1. By: Hayley Boylan & Stormie Crow
First Aid Project
WOUNDS
Abrasions, Lacerations, Punctures, Avulsions
By: Hayley Boylan & Stormie Crow
Mrs. Seeger
Health-2
October 15, 2012

2. abrasion is a type of wound in which the skin is scraped or rubbed off
ABRASIONS
abrasion is a type of wound in which the skin is scraped or rubbed off
SYMPTOMS
Bleeding from the abrasion
Skin pain
Skin swelling
Skin tenderness
Complete or partial loss of skin layers
SIGNS
Red streaks that spread from the abrasion
bleeding
SYMPTOMS OF DEEP ABRASIONS INCLUDE:
Numbness to the skin around the abrasion
Severe bleeding
Weakness of the muscles around the abrasion
Worsening swelling

3. PROPER CARE AND CLEANING
cleaning the wound with mild soap and water or a mild antiseptic wash like hydrogen peroxide
covering the area with an antibiotic ointment and a dry dressing.
severe abrasion should be seen and cleaned by a physician
PREVENTION
most abrasions happen when a person is involved in biking, skating, or skateboarding so protective gear should be worn like elbow pads, knee pads, and appropriate clothing to prevent yourself from getting an abrasion

4. LACERATIONS SYMPTOMS OF AN INFECTED LACERATION INCLUDE: SYMPTOMS
Are torn, rather than cut. They have ragged, irregular edges and masses of torn tissue underneath.  These wounds are usually made by blunt, rather than sharp, objects.
SYMPTOMS OF AN INFECTED LACERATION INCLUDE:
Fever
Pus draining from the wound
Worsening swelling
Swollen glands
Worsening pain
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of a skin laceration include:
Skin pain
Skin tenderness
Bleeding from the skin wound
Skin swelling
Skin bruising
Inability to move the injured area
Loss of function
Numbness and tingling

5. PROPER CARE AND CLEANING
Clean the area with warm water and gentle soap.
Apply an antibiotic ointment to reduce chance of infection.
Put a sterile bandage on the area
PREVENTION
To keep the surface of your skin away from sharp objects.
Always follow instructions and precautions when using knives and saws, as well as other tools and machinery that could potentially cause harmful or fatal damage

6. PUNCTURES SYMPTOMS Redness swelling, Pus watery discharge
A wound that is deeper than it is wide, produced by a narrow pointed object
SYMPTOMS
Redness
swelling,
Pus
watery discharge
Problems with function or feeling below the wound site
SIGN
if you see or feel something stuck in a part of your skin like a nail or a splinter

7. PROPER CARE AND CLEANING
Try to remove the object that caused the wound if it is small
Wash the wound for 5 minutes with large amounts of cool water
and soap
If bleeding use direct pressure to try and stop the bleeding
PREVENTION
practice safety when using blunt or sharp objects.

8. AVULSIONS Tenderness Pain Swelling Weakness SYMPTOMS
Injuries where a section of tissue is torn off, either partially or in total. In partial avulsions, the tissue is elevated but remains attached to the body. A total avulsion means that the tissue is completely torn from the body
SYMPTOMS
Tenderness
Pain
Swelling
Weakness

9. PROPER CARE AND CLEANING PREVENTION
Control bleeding with direct pressure and elevation, avoiding tourniquets unless bleeding cannot be controlled then you should seek medical help from a hospital
Rinse with water or saline. The cleaner the better
Be safe!

10. WORKS CITED http://www.emedicinehealth.com http://www.freemd.com