Soft Tissue and Beyond… Injuries Soft Tissue and Beyond…

Common Soft Tissue Wounds Scrapes Cuts/Incisions Bruises Puncture Avulsion

Controlling Bleeding- Using Pressure

Scrapes 1. Wash your hands before giving first aid. 2. Wash the cut thoroughly with mild soap and water. 3. If available, apply antibiotic ointment. 4. Apply a clean bandage.

Cuts 1. Wash your hands with soap before giving first aid. 2. Wash the wound thoroughly with mild soap and water. 3. Use direct pressure to control bleeding. 4. Bandage the wound with a butterfly bandage. 5. Get medical help.

Bruises Bleeding into the skin, subcutaneous tissues, or mucous membranes. Blood collects under the tissue; a hematoma is a large collection that forms a lump.

Puncture Sharp object pokes into skin High risk of infection Don’t remove an embedded object

Avulsion Skin is either partially or fully torn away Usually jagged edges

Injuries to Bones, Muscles, and Joints Strains Sprains Fractures Dislocations

Strains Injury to muscle or tendon away from joint

Sprains Most common is to “roll an ankle” Ligaments stretched or torn

Fractures

Fractures Breaks in the bone Open and Closed

More Fractures

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Dislocations Wade

Treatment of Injuries R.I.C.E. Rest Ice Compression Elevation