Types of
Wounds
Wounds
Contusion is another word for what?
A bruise
Name at least two things that can cause a burn?
a ligament connects bone to ______
bone
True or false: a blister should NEVER be popped or drained
False
Treatment for soft tissue management once a fracture has been ruled out
PRICE
What type of wound is very common and has the highest risk for infection? It has minimal bleeding, but can still be painful.
Abrasion
Extra care must be given when skin is ___________ to avoid infection
broken or blisters are popped
True or false:
A strain is an injury to tendon and a sprain is an injury to a ligament
True
Why is the "roof" of the blister important
helps protect blister and keeps out infection
What does the I in PRICE stand for
ICE
What type of wound is the most common reason for ER visits?
Laceration
Serious burns can leave a patient at risk of....
dehydration and shock
a tendon connects bone to ________
Muscle
True or False: Small blisters should NOT be popped
True
What does the P in PRICE Stand for and an example of it
Protection, remove athlete from field of play
What is the treatment for a puncture wound?
(list what you do for both an object still in place, and an object not in place)
in place: leave in place and seek medical attention (stitches and extra treatment may be needed)
Not still in place: Control bleeding, may need stitches and extra medical care
What would a minor burn look like (2)
redness of skin, painful area
MOI of a sprain
ligaments stretching too far from normal position
Treatment/ care for small blisters
Do not pop
protect blisters with donut method and second skin
If compression is applied and it is poor fitting to the area of injury, what can occur
Increased swelling
What are the 8 different types of wounds?
-abrasion
- contusion
- laceration
-Incision
- Puncture
- Amputation
What are two things that would warrant hospital care for a blister
- burns to faces, mouth, hands, feets or genitalia
- burns covering entire limb
- burns larger than size of victim's palm
- burns that have tendons or bones exposed
- burns causing the skin to change color- burns with excessive blistering
MOI for Strain
sudden acceleration or deceleration
Steps for draining a large blister
sterile tools and environment, pierce edge of blister, dress with antibiotic ointment, cover with bandage
a player should not be moved if a serious injury is suspected. What are the two situations you wouldn't move an athlete
bone sticking out of skin
suspected neck or head injury