Tema: WOUNDS

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 Felipa Vega Diana Carolina
 Ramos Medina Fiorella
 Vega Cabrera Gillian
 - A wound is an injury that occurs to the body. It
¿WHAT IS A can be produced for multiple reasons, although it is
generally due to blows or tears in the skin.
WOUND? Depending on your serious condition, medical
assistance is necessary.
 THE AGENTS THAT PRODUCE
THE WOUNDS

• Agents Physical: As cuts,

burns, or bumps.

• Agents Biological: As
bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

• Agents Chemical: As acids.

 WOUND CLASSIFICATION

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According to
the object or According to According to According to
the integrity
the causal depth healing your risk of
of the skin
mechanism infection
 ACCORDING TO THE OBJECT OR THE CAUSAL MECHANISM

• Sharp: It is caused by a sharp object such as a knife or glass. In this type of wound,
bleeding is usually heavy.
• Stinging: It is produced by a sharp object, such as a nail. The severity of the wound
depends on the depth and whether it damages nerves or blood vessels.
• By tearing: It is produced by objects with teeth in their cutting part, such as a
chainsaw. The edges are uneven.
• By scraping produced by objects with teeth or shovels, such as a food grinder, or by
asphalt, when the skin is dragged by it in a traffic accident and the meat is exposed.
 ACCORDING TO
THE DEPTH OF
THE WOUND

• Superficial: When it only

goes through the skin.

• Deep: When the wound

goes through the
subcutaneous tissue.

• Penetrating: When it
penetrates a cavity, such
as the mouth, abdomen,
etc.

• Piercing: When it pierces

the body.
 ACCORDING TO HEALING

• Acute: Is the one that the body is able

to close or heal in the expected time.
The healing will take place without
infection and in a period that usually
ranges from seven to fourteen days.

• Chronic: Is one that the body cannot

close or heal in the expected time, since
the wound is usually deeper and the area
is usually inflamed. The repair and healing
process is messy, it lengthens over time.
 ACCORDING TO YOUR RISK OF INFECTION

• Clean: It is performed in an aseptic environment, for example in an

operating room.
• Contaminated :Has been exposed to bacteria for a short period of
time.
• Dirty or infected: Has been exposed to bacteria for a long period of
time.
 ACCORDING TO THE INTEGRITY OF THE SKIN

- Open: the separation of the soft tissues from the skin is observed. These lesions
tend to become easily infected.
- Closed: No apparent lesion is observed, but there is bleeding under the skin, in
cavities or viscera. Thus, the damaged tissues are not exposed to the outside.
 TAKE CARE OF YOUR WOUND

Proper wound care means keeping it clean and

covered. This can help prevent infection and
scarring.
- For minor injuries, clean the wound with
mild soap and water. Cover the wound with a
sterile bandage or other dressing.
- For major injuries, follow the doctor's
instructions on how to care for your injury.
 ¿HOW TO HEAL A WOUND?

• As a generally rule and as a first

care, wounds should be cleaned with
water and neutral soap (from inside
the wound to the outside) and dried
carefully. It is also advisable to apply
some antiseptic to prevent infections
and cover it with a dressing or
bandage. Health personnel will be in
charge of assessing and analyzing the
severity of the injury and applying
the most suitable cures according to
the particularities of the injury and
the patient.