Types of Body tissues
Outermost surface of the body
Skin
What is skin scraped against a rough surface called?
Abrasions
How do you treat abrasions?
Wash wound to remove all dirt and debris
Soap and water or hydrogen peroxide Scrub wound if particles of dirt, rocks, or tar
Leave It open to air, unless oozing of fluid or blood
Apply antibiotic ointment to inhibit infections
Scrapes scab over quickly
What covers the ends of bones
Cartilage
What is flesh irregular torn called?
Laceration
How do you treat Lacerations?
Cleaned with soap and water
Irrigate with clean water to remove debris
Do NOT use alchol or hydrogen peroxide as it may cause further damage and slow healing process
Stop bleeding
Cover wound with sterile gauze
Apply direct & constant pressure (15min+)
What attaches muscles to bones?
Tendons
What is it called when layers are completely ripped or torn off?
Avulsion
How do you treat avulsion?
Clean wound with soap and water
If flap of skin remains connected
If deep avulsion, seek medical attention for stitches
If large piece of skin torn off place in plastic bag and put on ice
What connects bones to bones?
Ligaments
What is penetration of the skin from sharp objects called?
Puncture wounds
How to deal with puncture wounds?
Find out if part of object that caused wound still in the wound
Determine if other tissues have been injured by the object
Blood vessels, nerves, tendons, and ligaments Prevent any infection
Bacterial skin infections, tetanus, infections in deeper structures (bones and joints)
What produces force and motion?
Muscle
What happens when you get a direct blow from something that crushes the blood vessels?
Contusion/Bruise
How to deal with contusions?
You should R.I.C.E
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevate