Types
Type of wound caused by a clean cut through skin and tissue, often from a sharp object like a knife.
What is an incision?
Largest organ of the body and the one most often affected wound.
What is the skin?
The first thing you should do before treating any wound.
What is wash your hands?
Type of wound caused by blunt force that breaks blood vessels under the skin without breaking the surface.
What is a bruise (contusion)?
The only tissue that flows throughout the body.
What is blood?
You should do this to help control bleeding before bandaging.
What is direct pressure?
Type of wound where skin is torn away, often seen in accidents involving machinery.
What is an avulsion?
Issues bright red blood that spurts or pulses corresponding to heart beat.
What is arterial bleeding?
This should be applied to a wound to reduce swelling and pain, especially after injury.
What is ice?
A type of wound that is deep, typically caused by a pointed object, like a nail or a needle.
What is an puncture?
This part of the body heals faster than most others - that's why small cuts here disappear quickly.
What is your tongue or mouth?
You should do this if a wound is deep, bleeding won't stop, or you see muscle or bone.
What is seek medical attention?
Type of wound involving the loss of all skin layer and sometimes underlying tissue because skin is scraped against a rough surface.
What is an abrasion?
This happens if you cover a wound too tightly and bacteria start growing inside.
What is infection?
Type of dressing allows oxygen in but keeps bacteria out, promoting faster healing.
What is a sterile or breathable dressing?