1. First Aid

2. Bell Ringer (Day 5) Pick either 1 or 2 to write half page red to red about. 1.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Schools should give the same amount of money to their students’ library as they give to their university sports programs. Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details. 2.When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success. Do you agree or disagree? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details. Include the first sentence in the beginning of essay. Save these to be turned in with your test!

3. Wounds A wound is an injury to the body’s soft tissues.

4. Wounds A closed wound is an injury to the soft tissue under the skin.

5. Wounds An open wound is an injury in which the skin’s surface is broken. Bleeding that occurs can be severe or mild.

6. Types of Wounds Avulsion In an avulsion, a portion of skin is torn. This can be partial, with a portion of skin remaining as a "flap." In a total avulsion, a body part is completely torn off.

7. Types of Wounds Bruise A bruise is a wound in which damage to soft tissues and blood vessels cause bleeding that occurs under the skin. The area begins as red but may turn into a "black and blue mark.”

8. Types of Wounds Cut Or laceration, is a jagged or smooth tearing of the skin. Caused by a sharp object, such as a knife, or even a dull object.

9. Types of Wounds Puncture A puncture wound is caused when the skin is pierced by a sharp object. Ex: splinters, pins, and gunshot wounds.

10. Types of Wounds Scrape Or abrasion, occurs when the outer layer of skin is rubbed or scraped away. There is little or no bleeding. May become infected as dirt can become ground into the wound.

11. Caring for a Minor Open Wound Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a clean, absorbent cloth, or if cloth is unavailable, your fingers. If the blood soaks through, apply a second bandage on top. Do not take off the first bandage because it will disturb the clotting that has already taken place.

12. Caring for a Minor Open Wound If bleeding still doesn't stop, raise the wound above heart level. Once bleeding stops, clean the wound gently with soap and water, or just water. It is very important to get all debris or dirt out. Apply an antibiotic ointment such as bacitration. Wrap the wound firmly in a cloth or a bandage. Do not cut off circulation!

13. Caring for a Major Open Wound Covering the wound with a clean dressing, press against it firmly with your hand. Elevate the wound above the level of the heart. The clean dressing should then be covered over with a roll bandage (like an Ace) to hold the dressings in place. If bleeding still does not stop, add additional dressings over the roll bandage.

14. Caring for a Major Open Wound If bleeding continues, squeeze a pressure point, the artery against the bone. Have someone call EMS if they have not already. Watch video- Tissue injuries: Controlling External bleeding

15. Class work Read page 731 in you health book. 1.Define infection 2.List the four steps to take when signs of infection occur. Save this to be turned in with your test. Worth 10 points!!

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