1. Soft Tissue Injuries

2. What are Soft Tissues? Soft tissues are the layers that
protect underlying body structures.
Types of soft tissues:
Skin
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Fatty Tissue
Muscle

3. Types of Soft Tissue Injuries
Burns
First Degree (Affect only outer layer of skin).
Second and Third Degree (Damage all layers of skin).
Closed Wounds
Bruises and Contusions
Open Wound
Abrasion
Laceration
Avulsion
Puncture

4. Caring for a Soft Tissue Injury
Preventing Infection
For minor wounds wash with soap and water.
Peroxide and Iodine
Immunization
Control Bleeding
Dressings
Occlusive Dressing
Bandages
Pressure
Adhesive Compress
Roller
Elastic Roller
Triangular

5. Caring for Wounds Care for a Closed Wound Elevate injury. Apply cold.
Care for a Open Wound
Put on gloves.
Control bleeding.
Apply a dressing and bandage.
Get victim to hospital.
Prevent infection.
Minimize shock by keeping the victim from getting chilled or overheated.
Get the victim to a hospital.

6. Caring for a Burn Burns can be very dangerous
Heat, chemicals and electricity will cause burns.
Cool the burned are to stop the burning.
Cover the burned area.
Get the victim to a
hospital.

7. Special Situations Chemical Burns Electrical Burns
Remove the chemicals from the body ASAP.
Call EMS
Electrical Burns
The human body is a good conductor of electricity.
Electricity can make the heart and respiration stop.
Get victim to a hospital.

8. Summary Caring for Wounds Caring for Burns Wear gloves.
Control Bleeding and minimize risk of infection.
Get victim to hospital.
Caring for Burns
Heat, chemicals and electricity will cause burns.
Wear gloves, provide initial care, get victim to a hospital.