First Aid Module 2 - Wound

Front 1

There is a break in the continuity of a tissue in the body either internal or external

Back 1

Soft Tissue Injury ( WOund)

Front 2

There is a break in the skin surface which causes external bleeding

Back 2

Open Soft Tissue Injury (Open Wound)

Front 3

There is a break in the skin surface but the other tissues like blood vessels are damaged |" internal bleeding"

Back 3

Closed Soft Tissue Injury (Closed Wound)

Front 4

What are the kinds of Open Wound
?

Back 4

1. Abrasion - shallow with slight bleeding
2. Puncture - deep with narrow
3. Incision- deep straight cut with severe bleeding
4. Laceration - form with irregular edges
5. Avulsion- tissues are forcefully separated form the source

Front 5

First Aid for Wound with Slight Bleeding

Back 5

1. Wash with mild soap
2. Apply mild antiseptic
3. Cover the wound

Front 6

First Aid for Wound with Sever Bleeding

Back 6

1. Control Bleeding
a. apply direct pressure
b. elevation
c. pressure on the
supplying artery
2. Cover the wound with sterile dressing and secure with bandage.

3. Care for Shock
4. Consult a Physician

Front 7

Signs and Symptoms of Closed Wound

Back 7

1. Hematoma - a formation of blood that cloth to form solid swelling

2. swelling
3. discoloration
4. pain
5. Tenderness
6. Presence of blood in the feces

Front 8

First Aid for Closed Wound

Back 8

1. Ice Application
2. Compression
3. Elevation
4. Splinting

Hint 8

Splint - any device to immobilized the injured area

Front 9

KInds of Bleeding

Back 9

1. Arterial - spurting
2. Venous - gushing
3. Capillary - oozing leak out slowly