first aid chapter 5 wounds. open wounds break in skin surface with external bleeding
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First AidFirst Aid
Chapter 5
Wounds
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Open WoundsOpen Wounds
Break in skin surface with external bleeding
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Open WoundsOpen Wounds
At risk for blood loss and infection
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Open WoundsOpen Wounds
Several types of open wounds
Abrasion
Laceration
Incision
Contusion
Hematoma
Puncture
Avulsion
Amputation
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Open WoundsOpen Wounds
AbrasionTop layer of skin is removed. Little or no blood lossPainful because nerve ending are also abraded
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Open WoundsOpen Wounds
AbrasionGround in debris may be present
“Scrape”“Road rash”“Rug burn”
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abrasion
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abrasion
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abrasion
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Open WoundsOpen Wounds
LacerationCut skin with jagged edges.Caused by forceful tearing away of tissue.
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laceration
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laceration
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laceration
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Open WoundsOpen Wounds
IncisionSmooth edgesResemble surgical cut or paper cutAmount of bleeding depends on depth, location, size
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incision
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incision
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incision
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incision
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Open WoundsOpen Wounds
PunctureUsually deep, narrow wounds in skin and underlying organs.
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Open WoundsOpen Wounds
PunctureEntrance is usually smallHigh risk of infectionObject may still be present
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puncture
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puncture
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Open WoundsOpen Wounds
AvulsionFlap of skin is torn loose and hanging.Can bleed heavilyMost often involve ears, fingers and hands
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Open WoundsOpen Wounds
AvulsionIf possible, lay flap flat and realign in normal position
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Open WoundsOpen Wounds
AmputationCutting of tearing off of a body partFingers, hand, toes, foot, arm leg
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amputation
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Open Wounds: What to DoOpen Wounds: What to Do
Wear glovesExpose woundControl bleeding with direct pressure
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Open Wounds: What to DoOpen Wounds: What to Do
Cleaning the wound:Helps prevent infectionMay restart bleeding
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Open Wounds: What to DoOpen Wounds: What to Do
Cleaning the wound:Shallow:Wash with soap and waterIrrigate with waterSMA as needed
Animal bites,
puncture wounds, serious wounds: always SMA
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Open Wounds: What to DoOpen Wounds: What to Do
Cleaning the wound:Cover wound with sterile dressingKeep clean and dryChange dressing as needed
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Open Wounds: What to DoOpen Wounds: What to Do
DO NOT Clean large or life- threatening wounds Scrub a wound
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Open Wounds: What to DoOpen Wounds: What to Do
DO NOT Irrigate with full strength alcohol or Betadine Use hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide can effect blood flow and wound
healing
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Open Wounds: What to DoOpen Wounds: What to Do
DO NOT Soak the wound Close the wound with tape Blow on the wound
Infection more likely
when bacteria is trapped in
wound
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Open Wounds: What to DoOpen Wounds: What to Do
Covering the woundSmall does not require sutures:Apply antibiotic ointmentCover with sterile dressing
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Open Wounds: What to DoOpen Wounds: What to Do
InfectionSwellingRednessThrobbing painDrainageFeverRed streaksChills
Serious sign of
infection.
SMA
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Open Wounds: What to DoOpen Wounds: What to Do
TetnusEnters a wound with little oxygen, (puncture wound) releases toxins
Toxin travels to nervous system,
brain and spinal cord
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Open Wounds: What to DoOpen Wounds: What to Do
TetnusMuscle contractions and paralysis
Starts with jaw - “Lock Jaw”
No know antidote.
Vaccination to prevent
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Open Wounds: What to DoOpen Wounds: What to Do
Amputation
Control bleeding
Treat for shock
Recover amputated part
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Open Wounds: What to DoOpen Wounds: What to Do
AmputationRinse to remove debris. Do not scrubWrap in clean dry dressing
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Open Wounds: What to DoOpen Wounds: What to Do
Amputation
Place in plastic bag
Place in another plastic bag with ice
SMA
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Open Wounds: What to DoOpen Wounds: What to Do
Amputation
DO NOT: Wrap in wet cloth Place directly on ice Use dry ice Cut off partially attached body part
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Open Wounds: What to DoOpen Wounds: What to Do
Impaled Object
DO NOT remove
Control bleeding with direct pressure on skin around object
Stabilize object
Shorten only if necessary
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Closed WoundsClosed Wounds
Happens when a blunt object strikes the body
Skin is not broken
Tissue and blood vessels beneath skin is crushed
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Closed WoundsClosed Wounds
ContusionAnother name for a bruise.
Caused when blood vessels are damaged or broken from a blow to the skin
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contusion
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Closed WoundsClosed Wounds
Hematomais a collection of blood outside the blood vessels,
Caused by internal bleeding
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hematoma
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hematoma
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Closed WoundsClosed Wounds
What to do:Control bleeding with an ice pack
Elastic bandage as needed
Check for fracture
Elevate to decrease pain, swelling
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Wounds that Require AttentionWounds that Require Attention
Arterial bleeding
Uncontrolled bleeding
Deep or large wound
Embedded objects
Animal bites
Internal bleeding
Use Common
Sense
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SuturesSutures
“Stitches”
Should be done within 6-8 hours of injury
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Learning Activities 5Learning Activities 5
1. 1. Wash shallow wounds Wash shallow wounds with soap and waterwith soap and water. .
Yes
Wound Care
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2. 2. Irrigating a wound with Irrigating a wound with water needs pressurewater needs pressure. .
Yes
Wound Care
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3. Wounds with a high risk for 3. Wounds with a high risk for infection require medical infection require medical attention attention . .
Yes
Wounds
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4. 4. Antibiotic ointment can Antibiotic ointment can be applied to any be applied to any woundwound. .
No
Wounds
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5. Hydrogen Peroxide works 5. Hydrogen Peroxide works well on woundswell on wounds. .
No
Wounds
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ScenerioScenerio: 23 y/o. Knife wound on : 23 y/o. Knife wound on
hand. shallow What to dohand. shallow What to do
Apply pressure
Clean wound
Keep clean and dry
Apply dresing
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1. 1. Recover amputated Recover amputated part, take with victim to part, take with victim to hospitalhospital. .
Yes
Amputation
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2. 2. Cut off partially Cut off partially attached partattached part. .
no
Amputation
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3. 3. Wrap amputated part in Wrap amputated part in dry, clean cloth. Place in dry, clean cloth. Place in plastic bag. Keep coolplastic bag. Keep cool. .
Yes
Amputation
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4. 4. Keep amputated part Keep amputated part buried in iceburied in ice. .
No
Amputation
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5. 5. DO NOT let amputated DO NOT let amputated part become water part become water loggedlogged. .
Yes
Amputation
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Stop bleeding
Retreive part – place in bag (ice)
Tx for shock
Scenario: Fingers stuck in mower blade. Two fingers cut off. What to do?
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1.1. Removing an Impaled Object could cause more bleeding
Yes
Impaled Object
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2.2. Prevent an Impaled Object from moving by placing bulky padding around object
Yes
Impaled Object
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Don’t remove object
Control bleeding
SMA
Scenario:
Construction worker drove large nail through hand. What to do?
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First Aid KitsFirst Aid Kits
Item Quantity
Plastic baggie 1