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Injuries: Types, Causes and Prevention

Wound
Refers to an injury to living tissue caused by Abrasions

a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in Puncture


which the skin is cut or broken.

Kinds of Wounds:

• Abrasions - Irregular wound with skin scraped


off Laceration
• Puncture - Small hole made by a pointed Avulsion
object
• Laceration - Jagged , irregular tearing of
tissues
• Avulsion - Separation of body tissue or part,
resulting from accident or performed during
an injury
First Aid Procedures:

1. Wash your hands. This helps avoid infection.

2. Stop the bleeding. Apply gentle pressure


with a bandage or clean cloth.

3. Clean the wound. Rinse the wound with


clear water. If dirt or debris remains in the
wound after washing, use tweezers cleaned
with alcohol to remove the particles. If debris
still remains, see a doctor. Clean the area
around the wound with soap and a washcloth.
First Aid Procedures:

4. Apply an antibiotic. Certain ingredients in


some ointments can cause a mild rash in some
people. If a rash appears, stop using the
ointment.

5. Cover the wound. Bandages can help keep the


wound clean and keep harmful bacteria out.

6. Change the dressing. Do this at least once a


day or whenever the bandage becomes wet or
dirty.

7. Watch for signs of infection. See a doctor if the


wound isn't healing or you notice any redness,
increasing pain, drainage, warmth or swelling.
Burns
Burns are tissue damages that resulting
from overexposure to heat the other
radiation, or chemical or electrical contact.
This may also happen when eclectricity
comes contact with the body parts
(electrical burns). It may vary from different
degrees, depending on its severity.

1st degree - redden the unbroken skin

2nd degree - blister/ skin breaks

3rd degree - destroyed ,blacken or


charcoal skin
First Aid Procedures:

1.Cool Burn - Hold burned skin under running


water with normal temperature or immerse
until the pain subsides. Use compresses if
running water isn't available.

2. Protect Burn - Cover with sterile, non-


adhesive bandage or clean cloth. Do not apply
butter, oil, lotions, or creams (especially if they
contain fragrance). Apply a petroleum-based
ointment instead.
First Aid Procedures:

3. Treat Pain if Possible - Give over-the-counter


pain reliever such as acetaminophen (Panadol,
Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin), or
naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn).

4. Seek medical help if you see signs of


infection, like increased pain, redness, swelling,
fever, or oozing, the burn gets worse, and the
pain gets worse.
Dislocation and Sprain

Dislocation is a condition that happens when


the bones of a joint are knocked out of place. A
joint can be partially dislocated (subluxation) or
fully dislocated. A dislocation can be caused by a
trauma (car accident or fall) or the weakening of
muscles and tendons.

Sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments —


the tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect
two bones together in your joints.
First Aid Procedures:

Don't move the body part. Until you receive help, splint
the affected joint into its fixed position. Don't try to
move a dislocated joint or force it back into place. This
can damage the joint and its surrounding muscles,
ligaments, nerves or blood vessels.

Put ice on the injured joint. This can help reduce


swelling by controlling internal bleeding and the buildup
of fluids in and around the injured joint.

Apply Triangular Bandage or any long cloth if


Necessary.

Don't delay medical care. Get medical help immediately.


References:

DerSakissian, C, M.D. (16, January 2020), Thermal Bones Treatment, retrieved from https://
www.webmd.com/first-aid/thermal-heat-or-fire-burns-treatment

Mayo Clinic (03, January 2020), Dislocation: First Aid, retrieved from https://
www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-dislocation/basics/art-20056693

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