First Aid

Is an injury involving an external or internal break in body tissue, usually involving the skin. Nearly everyone will experience an open wound at some point in their life.

Is a type of open wound that’s caused by the skin rubbing against a rough surface. It may be called a scrape or a graze. When an abrasion is caused by the skin sliding across hard ground, it may be called road rash.

Is the intentional surgical or accidental removal of a limb or body part.

A wound made especially in surgery by incising the body and a wound that caused also of a knife, broken glass or any smooth sharp objects.

Some first aid to a specific open wound:

-If possible, rinse with clean water to remove dirt or debris. Do not use soap or scrub.

-Place in a clean, plastic bag.

-Pack the bag in ice. Take it with you to the hospital.

-Control the bleeding without the removal of the object.

-When bleeding is controlled, wash the wound. Once bleeding has been controlled, wash the puncture wound with warm water and mild soap.

-Dress the wound properly.

-Watch out for infection.

-Clean and change the bandage daily.

Is a type of wound that happens when the soft tissue in the body are torn. As a result, they are often jagged or irregular in size and shape. They are usually produced by some kind of blunt trauma to the skin. Because lacerations are produced by whatever object that caused the cut, the wound is usually contaminated with debris or bacteria.

Is a serious soft-tissue injury. It happens when a portion of the skin, and sometimes other soft tissue, is partially or completely torn away.

The act of piercing or penetrating with a pointed object like nails, pointed sticks and wires.

-Control the bleeding first with a clean cloth. and elevate the wounded part.

-After bleeding is controlled, cleanse it with antiseptic and dress it with clean cloth or bandage.