Open wounds
An Abrasion is when
Several layers of skin are torn loose
A contusion is when there is bruising to
the blood vessels
To stop the bleeding cover the wound with
guaze
What happens quickly to the skin with an abrasion
It scabs over
You have a blister and want to pop it, what do you use?
Use a sterile blade to cut a small hole
Dirt, rocks or tar embedded
What appears around a abrasion after a bit
redness or red streaks
When you have a contusion to heal it use
RICE
When treating an abrasion leave
open air
Risks of infections increase if
When treating a laceration do not use
alcohol, iodine or peroxide
An avulsion is when layers of skin
are torn off completely and when only a flap of skin remains
Cauliflower ear is caused by accumulation of
blood beneath the external surface of the ear underlying cartilage
Deeper lacerations should be treated by
stitches