Understanding and Managing Open Wounds: Types, Risks, and First Aid Procedures

1. First Aid Chapter 5 Wounds

2. Open Wounds Break in skin surface with ______________ bleeding

3. Open Wounds At risk for ______________ and ______________

4. Open Wounds Abrasion ___________ Incision Contusion ___________ Puncture ___________ Amputation Several types of open wounds

5. Open Wounds Abrasion Top layer of skin is ____________________. Little or no ____________________ loss Painful because ____________________are also abraded

6. Open Wounds Abrasion Ground in debris may be present “________________” “_______________” “Rug burn”

7. Open Wounds Laceration Cut skin with ____________________. Caused by forceful ____________________ of tissue.

8. Open Wounds Incision ____________ edges Resemble surgical cut or paper cut Amount of bleeding depends on ____________ ____________

9. Open Wounds Puncture Usually ____________ , narrow wounds in ____________ and ____________ .

10. Open Wounds Puncture Entrance is usually ____________ High risk of ____________ Object may still be ____________

11. Open Wounds Avulsion Flap of skin is ____________ and hanging. Can ____________ Most often involve ____________ ____________

12. Open Wounds Avulsion If possible, ____________ and ____________ in normal position

13. Open Wounds Amputation ____________ or ____________ of a body part ____________ ____________

14. Open Wounds: What to Do ____________ Expose wound ____________ with ____________

15. Open Wounds: What to Do Cleaning the wound: Helps prevent ____________ May restart ____________

16. Open Wounds: What to Do Cleaning the wound: Shallow: ____________ ____________ ____________ with water ____________ as needed Animal bites, puncture wounds, serious wounds: ____________

17. Open Wounds: What to Do Cleaning the wound: Cover wound with ____________ Keep ____________ ____________ Change dressing ____________ ____________

18. Open Wounds: What to Do DO NOT • ____________ large or life- threatening wounds • ____________ a wound

19. Open Wounds: What to Do Hydrogen peroxide can effect __________ and __________ DO NOT • __________ with full strength alcohol or Betadine • Use __________

20. Open Wounds: What to Do Infection more likely when bacteria is __________ __________ DO NOT • __________ the wound • __________ the wound with tape • __________ on the wound

21. Open Wounds: What to Do Covering the wound Small does not require sutures: Apply __________ __________ Cover with __________ __________

22. Open Wounds: What to Do Serious sign of __________. SMA Infection Swelling __________ Throbbing pain ____________________ Red streaks Chills

23. Open Wounds: What to Do Toxin travels to __________ __________, brain and spinal cord Tetnus Enters a wound with _________, (puncture wound) releases __________

24. Open Wounds: What to Do Tetnus Muscle __________ and __________ Starts with jaw - “Lock Jaw” No know __________. Vaccination to __________

25. Open Wounds: What to Do Amputation Control __________ Treat for __________ __________ amputated part

26. Open Wounds: What to Do Amputation Rinse to __________ debris. Do not __________ Wrap in __________ dry dressing

27. Open Wounds: What to Do Amputation Place in __________ Place in another plastic bag with __________ SMA

28. Open Wounds: What to Do Amputation DO NOT: • Wrap in __________ Place directly __________ • Use dry ice • __________ partially attached body part

29. Open Wounds: What to Do Impaled Object DO NOT __________ Control bleeding with __________ on skin around object __________ object Shorten only if necessary

30. Closed Wounds Happens when a __________ strikes the body Skin is __________ __________ __________ beneath skin is crushed

31. Closed Wounds Contusion Another name for a __________ Caused when __________ are damaged or __________ from a blow to the skin

32. Closed Wounds Hematoma is a collection of __________ outside the __________, Caused by __________ __________

33. Closed Wounds What to do: __________ with an ice pack ____________________ as needed Check for __________ __________ to decrease pain, swelling

34. Wounds that Require Attention __________ Uncontrolled bleeding __________ wound __________ objects __________ Internal bleeding Use Common Sense

35. Sutures “__________” Should be done within __________ 8 hours of injury

36. Learning Activities 5 Wound Care 1. Wash shallow wounds with soap and water.

37. Learning Activities 5 Wound Care 2. Irrigating a wound with water needs pressure.

38. Learning Activities 5 Wounds 3. Wounds with a high risk for infection require medical attention .

39. Learning Activities 5 Wounds 4. Antibiotic ointment can be applied to any wound.

40. Learning Activities 5 Wounds 5. Hydrogen Peroxide works well on wounds.

41. Learning Activities 5 Scenerio: 23 y/o. Knife wound on hand. shallow What to do

42. Learning Activities 5 Amputation 1. Recover amputated part, take with victim to hospital.

43. Learning Activities 5 Amputation 2. Cut off partially attached part.

44. Learning Activities 5 Amputation 3. Warp amputated part in dry, clean clot. Place in plastic bag. Keep cool.

45. Learning Activities 5 Amputation 4. Keep amputated part buried in ice.

46. Learning Activities 5 Amputation 5. DO NOT let amputated part become water logged.

47. Learning Activities 5 Scenario: Fingers stuck in mower blade. Two fingers cut off. What to do?

48. Learning Activities 5 Impaled Object 1.Removing an Impaled Object could cause more bleeding

49. Learning Activities 5 Impaled Object 2.Prevent an Impaled Object from moving by placing bulky padding around object

50. Learning Activities 5 Scenario: Construction worker drove large nail through hand. What to do?