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Chapter 10 Soft Tissue Injures

Chapter 10 Soft Tissue Injures . Brittney Morgan & Katie Larson. Vocabulary. Soft tissues - Body structures that include the layers of skin, fat, and muscles . Wound - An injury to the soft tissue .

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Chapter 10 Soft Tissue Injures

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  1. Chapter 10Soft Tissue Injures Brittney Morgan & Katie Larson

  2. Vocabulary • Soft tissues- Body structures that include the layers of skin, fat, and muscles. • Wound - An injury to the soft tissue. • Burn- An injury to the skin or to other body tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity or radiation. • Dressing- A pad placed directly over a wound to absorb blood and other body fluids and to prevent infection.

  3. Soft Tissues • The soft tissues include the layers of skin, fat, and muscle that protect the underlying body structures. • Epidermis – Provides a barrier to bacteria and other organisms that can cause infection. • Dermis – Contains the nerves, sweat glands, oil glands, and blood vessels. • Hypodermis – Contains fat, blood vessels and connective tissues. • Adipose – Insulates the body to help maintain body temperature, mechanical cushion, and source of energy.

  4. Wounds • Closed wound– Skin’s surface is not broken; tissue damage and any bleeding occur below the surface • Contusion – The simplest closed wound, also called a bruise. When a bump or blow occurs, it results in damage to soft tissue layers and vessels, causing internal bleeding. Blood and other fluids seep into surrounding tissues, causing discoloration and swelling.

  5. Closed Wounds • Contusion – The simplest closed wound, also called a bruise. When a bump or blow occurs, it results in damage to soft tissue layers and vessels, causing internal bleeding. Blood and other fluids seep into surrounding tissues, causing discoloration and swelling.

  6. Signals of Severe Internal Bleeding: • Rapid breathing • Excessive thirst • An injured extremity that is blue or extremely pale

  7. Open Wounds • Open wounds - Skin’s surface is broken and blood may come through

  8. Open Wounds • Abrasion – Skin that has been rubbed or scraped away. • Laceration – A cut, which may have either jagged or smooth edges. • Avulsion – A portion of the skin and sometimes other soft tissue is partially or completely torn away. • Amputation – A body part that is severed. • Puncture/Penetration – when the skin is pierced with a pointed object.

  9. General Care • Minor Wounds • Major Wounds • Embedded/Impaled Objects

  10. Minor Wounds • Use a barrier between you and the victim • Apply direct pressure for a few minutes to control bleeding • Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water and gently dry with clean gauze • Cover with clean dressing and a bandage • Wash hands immediately after

  11. Major Wounds • Call 911 or emergency local number • Put on gloves • Control external bleeding by: • Cover with dressing and press firmly • Apply pressure bandage • If blood soaks through, do not remove the original bandage, add more

  12. Major Wounds(page 2) • Monitor persons condition • Have person rest comfortably • Wash your hands

  13. Embedded/Impaled Objects • Call 911 • Put on disposable gloves • Do not remove object • Apply direct pressure to edges of the wound • Use a bulky dressing to stabilize the object • Control bleeding by bandaging the dressing in place around the object • Wash hands immediately after

  14. Infection • Care: • Keep area clean • Soak in clean, warm water • Apply antibiotic ointment

  15. Burns • 1st Degree • 2nd Degree • 3rdDegree • Care for burns • Chemical • Electrical

  16. 1st Degree Also called a superficial burn. • Involve only the top layer of skin • Cause skin to become red and dry; are usually painful; and the area may swell • Usually heal within a week

  17. 2nd Degree Also called a partial-thickness burn. • Involve the top layers of skin • Cause skin to become red; are usually painful; have blisters that may open and weep clear fluid • Usually heal in 3 to 4 weeks

  18. 3rd Degree Also called a full-thickness burn. • May destroy all layers of skin and some or all of the underlying structures. • The skin may be brown or black (charred), with the tissue underneath, can either be extremely painful or painless (If the burn destroys nerve endings). • Healing requires medical assistance; scarring is likely.

  19. Care For Burns Heat (Thermal) • Stop the burning by removing the person from the source of the burn • Check for life-threatening conditions • Cool the burn with large amounts of cold running water • Cover loosely with a sterile dressing • Take steps to minimize shock • Comfort and reassure the person

  20. Care For Burns Chemical • Remove the chemical from the skin, be careful not to get the chemical on yourself • Flush the burn with large amounts of cool running water. Continue for 20 minutes. • Take steps to minimize shock

  21. Care For Burns Electrical • Check the scene • If possible, turn off the power at its source and care for any life threatening emergencies • Call 911 • Care for shock and thermal burns • Look for entry and exit wounds • Check for additional injuries

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