HLTH 216 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Humerus, Benzocaine, Cellophane
22 Mar 2018
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A break in the skin"s surface resulting in external bleeding. May allow bacteria to enter the body, causing an infection. Cutting or tearing off of body part. Protect yourself from disease (exam gloves, etc. Use tweezers to remove remaining embedded debris. Dressing = applied over a wound to control bleeding and prevent contamination. Should be sterile or as clean as possible. If the wound is small, apply thin layer of antibiotic ointment. Do not pull off dressing that has become stuck. If you must remove, soak in warm water. Visible bone, joint, muscle, fat, or tendon. Best placed within 6 to 8 hours. Anyone who has not had a tetanus vaccination within 10 years. 5 years in the case of a dirty wound. Puncture wounds or wounds that cannot drain. What to look for in an infected wound. Red streaks leading from wound toward heart. What to do with an infected wound.
