Health Care Guide
by: Lammy 😏
Wound care
-Use Universal Precautions:All wounds should be treated as though they have been contaminated with bloodborne pathogens
-First step should ALWAYS be to put on gloves!
-To minimize infection clean wound with copious amounts of soap, water
Dressing:
-Sterile dressing
-Antibacterial Ointments are effective in limiting bacterial growth and preventing wound from sticking to dressing
Are Sutures(Stiches) Necessary?
-Deep lacerations, incisions and occasionally punctures
-May be needed if the wound edges cannot be easily pushed back together
-Decision should be made by a physician
-Sutures should be used within 12 hours
-Can use steri-strips if stitches are not require
Types of wounds
Abrasions
-Top layer of skin wears away
-Often exposed to dirt and foreign materials= increases risk for infection
Laceration
Incision
Puncture Wound
-Could introduce tetatnus bacillus to bloodstream
Avulsion Wound
-Place avulsed tissue in moist gauze(saline), plastic bag and immerse in cold water
-Take to hospital for reattachment
Wound Infection
1.Pain
2.Heat
3.Redness
4.Swelling
5.Disordered function