Chapter 15:3 – Providing First Aid For Bleeding & Wounds – Flashcards
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wound
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involes injury to the soft tissue
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open wound
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there is a break in the skin or mucous membrane
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closed wound
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there is no break in the skin or mucous membrane
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abrasion
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scrape on the skin
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incision
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cut or injury by sharp object
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laceration
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jagged irregular injury with tearing
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puncture
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wound caused by sharp pointed object
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avulsion
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tissue torn or seperated from bnody
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amputation
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body part cut off
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controlling bleeding
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first priority, in caring for wounds because it is possible for victim to bleed to death in a short period of time.
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arterial blood
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spurts from a wound, bright red, heavy blood loss.
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venous blood
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slower, steadier, dark red/ maroon
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capillary blood
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oozes from the wound slowly, less red, clots easily.
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protected barrier
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gloves or plastic wrap ; thick layers of dressing
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direct pressure
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apply pressure directly to wound over a thick dressing or sterile gauze
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elevation
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raise the injured part above the level of the victims heart to allow gravity to aid in stopping the blood flow from the wound.
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pressure bandage
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apply a pressure bandage to hold the dressings in place... maintain direct pressure and elevation while applying the pressure bandage.
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pressure points
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apply pressure to a main artery, and press it against an underlined bone; the main blood supply to the injured area can be cut off.
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barchial artery
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the main pressure point for the arm
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femoral artery
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the main pressure point in the leg
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infection
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can develop in any wound
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signs of infection
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swelling, heat, redness, pain, fever, pus, and red streaks leading from the wound.
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tetanus bacteria
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can enter an open wound and lead to serious illness or death ; most common and puncture wounds in wounds that involve damage to tissue underneath the skin.
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examples of objects embedded in the wound
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splinters, small pieces of glass, small stones, and other similar objects.
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closed wounds
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can occur anywhere in the body as a result of injury; example ... bruise
