Kinesiology 3336A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Parasitism, Hair Dryer, Dorsal Root Ganglion

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Then the layer that has lots of fat. Conditions can be caused by: trauma, equipment, heat/ sweat, communal contact, environmental. Partial thickness wound extends into dermis but does not severe it entirely. Abrasions (scraps) can sever through the layers as well. Superficial and partial thickness will re-epithelialize without direct intervention: clean and dress. Steri-strips and butterfly bandages are effective for superficial and partial thickness injuries where opposing epidermal edges can be brought together: also helpful when the cut is on an area that moves all the time (ex. knuckle or elbow) Full thickness injuries can be sutured a long as the two sides can be approximated (8 hours max) Can be categorized by size: petechiae (< 3mm) & ecchymosis (> 3 mm: petechiae- can be contagious and must investigate if there has been no trauma. Subungal hematoma under toe/finger nail- may need to relieve pressure. Caused by a combination of friction, pressure and heat from occlusive clothes/ equipment.

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