Wounds and Injuries
● Cause
• Damage to the skin or underlying tissues caused by falls, impacts, sharp objects (knives, glass, nails), or crushing force.
● Types of Wounds
• Incised Wound: Caused by sharp objects cutting the skin cleanly.
• Abrasion: Superficial scraping of the skin surface, often from falling or friction.
• Puncture Wound: Penetration of the skin by pointed objects such as nails or glass.
• Contused Wound: Caused by blunt trauma, resulting in crushed or bruised skin and subcutaneous tissue.
● Diagnosis
• Visual and physical examination of the wound.
• X-rays may be performed to check for foreign bodies or fractures when necessary.
● Treatment
• Cleaning and disinfection to remove debris and reduce infection risk.
• Suturing (stitches) for deep or gaping wounds.
• Antibiotics may be prescribed when there is a high risk of infection.
• Tetanus vaccination should be checked and administered if needed.
• If bleeding does not stop or the wound appears deep or severe, seek immediate medical attention for proper treatment.