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There are 2 types of wounds. Open and closed. Open wound occurs when skin is interrupted (torn, cut or punctured) or where blunt force trauma causes contusion. Open wounds are classified in 2 ways: a. by the object it causes b. by the level of contamination. For a there are incision or incised cut wounds, lacerations, abrasions, avulsions, punture wounds, penetration wounds or gunshot wounds. For b group :clean wound, contaminated wound, infected wound and colonized wound.
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∙ 6y ago
A laceration is a type of wound that involves tearing of the skin, often caused by a sharp object or trauma. It typically has jagged edges and may bleed more than a clean cut. Lacerations may require medical attention to clean and close the wound to promote proper healing.
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∙ 9y agoA puncture wound is the type of wound caused by an object piercing the skin and making a small hole. A puncture wound is one of several wounds that are classed as open wounds.
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What is the difference between incised wound and lacerated wound?
Lacerations are tearing of the skin and tissues or splits of skin by crushing or overstretching, it has irregular, ragged and uneven margins with their ends pointed or blunt while an incised wound is characterized by a relatively cleanly made cut mark from a bladed implement like knife, and it has pointed ends.
Does superficial mean that the persons wound is bad?
A superficial wound means that the individual has a wound that is on or near the surface of the skin. The epidermis (the top layer of skin) is most affected by the cause of the injury and the site of the wound. This means that the wound is not bad in terms of the degree of the severity of the wound. An example of a superficial wound is an abrasion. Although this type of wound is not severe, it still needs to be taken care of to insure that it stays that way (prevent infection, etc.).
What is local infiltration?
Infiltration is one type of injection which can be done around the wound or upper layer of skin.
What is the difference between a wound and an injury?
The difference between a wound and an injury is that, when injured the skin is torn while a wound is what is formed after the skin is torn.
What is stab wound?
A stab wound is any type of injury to the body which results from a object piercing the skin. They are commonly associated with knives but can be caused by any sharp object.
How long does it take for injuries to heal?
it depends upon how deep the wound is and area, skin conditions, and type of injury
What allows the skin to bend without tearing apart?
COLLAGEN.
Can lions kill people by tearing their skin off?
Yes!
What are lion's incisors used for?
Tearing through skin and muscle.
What allows skin to bend without tearing apart?
COLLAGEN.
Why is 3 degree burns are the worst?
Because it burns through your skin. Thus tearing your skin.
Is ocean water good for a wound?
Yes because it helps your skin wound heal but it could sting your wound
