Abrasion - ANSWER-Wound caused by combination of fricion and shear forces, typically over a rough surface, resulting in the scraping away of the skin
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Avulsion - ANSWER-Sometime referred to as degloving , is a serious wound resulting from tension that causes skin to become detached from underlying structures
Incisional wound - ANSWER-Created intentionally by means of sharp object such as scalpel or scissors
Laceration - ANSWER-Wound or irregular tear of tissues often associated with trauma.
Penetrating - ANSWER-Entering into, going through, or piercing interior of an organ
Puncture - ANSWER-Made by a sharp pointed object at it penetrates the skin and underlying tissues. Typically, there is relatively little tissue damage beyond the wound tract, however the risks of contamination and infection are significant
Skin tear - ANSWER-Trauma to fragile skin such as numbing into an object, adhesive removal, shear or friction forces. The severity of a skin tear can range from a flap-like tear, that. May or may not remain viable, to full-thickness tissue loss
arterial insufficiency - ANSWER-wounds occur secondary to ischemia from inadequate circulation of oxygenated blood
Arterial insufficiency recommendations - ANSWER-Rest
Iimb protection
Risk reduction education
Inspect legs/feet daily
Avoid using heating pads or soaking feet in hot water
Wear appropriately sized shoes with clean seamless socks
venous insufficiency - ANSWER-wounds occur secondary to inadequate functioning of the venous system resulting in inadequate circulation and eventual tissue damage and ulceration
Venous insufficiency recommendations - ANSWER-Limb protection
Risk reduction education
Inspect legs/feet daily
Compression to control edema
Elevate legs above heart when resting or sleeping
Attempt active exercise including frequent ROM
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