KNR 180 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Tetanus Vaccine, Wound, Amputation
8 Mar 2017
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A break in the skin"s surface resulting in external bleeding: may allow bacteria to enter the body, causing an infection, abrasion. Smooth edges: puncture, deep, narrow, high risk of infection, avulsion. Flap of skin torn loose: amputation, cutting or tearing off of body part, protect yourself from disease (exam gloves, etc, control bleeding with direct pressure. Expose the wound: direct pressure = applying a bandage and holding it down. Scrub hands with soap and water: clean wound. For shallow wound: wash with soap and water. Flush with clean water under pressure: clean wound (cont"d). For wound with higher infection risk: clean wound. Seek medical care for additional cleaning: use tweezers to remove remaining embedded debris. Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment: dressing: applied over a wound to control bleeding and prevent contamination. Should be sterile or as clean as possible.
