LACERATION

•Lacerative wound

•Its classification

•Its care reference

 •Laceration : is an open wound caused by a breach, tearing of skin, covering of an internal organ along with underlying tissues .

•Its produced by application of blunt force.

 •Features                   Lacerated wound   

•Shape                      Irregular

•Margins                   Irregular

•Angles                     Blurred and ill-defined

•Walls                      Irregular , showing tissue tags

•Bleeding                 comparatively less

•Hair                         pushed into wound

•Hair bulbs               crushed

•Area around wound       may be bruised

•Clothes                            no such effect 

 •On the basis of mechanism involved ,having three subtypes.

•Crush or split laceration

•Overstretch laceration

•Grinding compression

 •Most commonly occur on scalp forehead and chin or any other part of the body.

•Is most commonly seen in area of the body where skin is supported loosely.

•Such as

•Wrist

•Forearm

•Axilla

•Abdomen

 •1. Stop the Bleeding

•Apply direct pressure on the area.

•2. Clean and Protect

•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. In some people, antibiotic ointments may cause a rash. If this happens, stop using the ointment

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•3. Call a Health Care Provider

•Call a health care provider if:

•The cut is deep or over a joint

•You cannot get the cut or laceration clean

•The injury is a deep puncture wound or the person has not had a recent (within the last 5 to 10 years) tetanus shot or booster

•The cut is from a human or animal bite

•4. Follow Up

•For a minor cut or laceration, remove bandage after a couple of days to promote healing.

•See a health care provider if the cut doesn't heal or shows signs of infection, including redness, swelling, pus, or excessive pain.

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