wounds types

1. Wounds
2 types of Wounds
1.External bleeding
2.Internal bleeding

2. External bleeding Internal bleeding
• Seen blood coming out of
the wound
• Skin intact but there is
discoloration of the skin.

4. • Is more severe than
capillary bleeding, but is
not under pressure like
arterial bleeding.
Capillary bleeding
• Superficial abrasion
wounds.
• Abrasion- is a type of
wound where the first
layer of skin is scraped
or rub off.
Arterial Bleeding
• Occur when an artery is
cut. This is the most
serious type of bleeding.
• Arteries- are the blood
vessel that deliver
oxygen-rich blood from
the heart to the tisuues
of the body.
Venous bleeding

5. (RICES) METHOD FOR INJURIES
Step 1: Rest
Pain is your body’s signal that something is wrong. As soon as you’re
hurt, stop your activity, and rest as much as possible. Doing so with
certain injuries, like a moderate to severe ankle sprain, can make the
damage worse and delay your recovery. Doctors say you should avoid
putting weight on the injured area for 24 to 48 hours. Resting also
helps prevent further bruising.

6. Step 2: Ice
• Ice is a tried-and-true tool for reducing pain and swelling. Apply an ice
pack (covered with a light, absorbent towel to help prevent frostbite)
for 15-20 minutes every two to three hours during the first 24 to 48
hours after your injury. Don’t have an ice pack? A bag of frozen peas
or corn will work just fine.

7. Step 3: Compression
This means wrapping the injured area to prevent swelling. Wrap the
affected area with an elastic medical bandage (like an ACE bandage).
You want it to be snug but not too tight -- if it’s too tight, it’ll interrupt
blood flow. If the skin below the wrap turns blue or feels cold, numb, or
tingly, loosen the bandage. If these symptoms don’t disappear right
away, seek immediate medical help.

8. Step 4: Elevation
This means raising the sore body part above the level of your heart.
Doing so reduces pain, throbbing, and swelling. It’s not as tricky to do
as you might think. For example, if you have an ankle sprain, you can
prop your leg up on pillows while sitting on the sofa. The CDC
recommends you keep the injured area raised whenever possible, even
when you’re not icing it.

9. Splinting
Immobilize the part to prevent further injury.
CERVICAL OR CELLAR BRACES
-for immobilization of the neck.

10. Eyes Injury
• SPLASH WITH WATER
Immediately wash out the eye with
lots of water. Use whatever is closest
-- water fountain, shower, garden
hose.
• IMMERSION
For a Blow to the Eye
Apply a cold compress, but don't put
pressure on the eye.
Take over-the-counter
acetaminophen (Tylenol) or
ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) for pain. If
there is bruising, bleeding, change in
vision, or it hurts when your eye
moves, see a doctor right away.
• Enucleation and evisceration
are procedures used to remove a
diseased eye.
• During an evisceration the
contents of the eye and the
cornea are removed, but the
sclera, or outer covering of the
eye, remains.
• During an enucleation the entire
eyeball is removed.