Questions and Answers
What are the general types of wounds?
Sharp and blunt wounds
What is the definition of wounds?
Injuries to the skin or underlying tissues
What are other types of injuries mentioned in the text?
Burns and scalds
Study Notes
Wounds and Injuries
- A wound is a disruption of the normal structure and function of skin and underlying tissue, usually caused by external trauma or injury.
- There are two general types of wounds:
- Open wounds: characterized by a break in the skin, allowing external access to the wound site.
- Closed wounds: characterized by a break in the skin, but no open portal to the wound site.
- Other types of injuries mentioned include:
- Contusions: also known as bruises, caused by blood accumulation in the tissue.
- Abrasions: superficial wounds caused by friction or scraping.
- Lacerations: tears in the skin caused by sharp objects.
- Avulsions: wounds caused by skin being torn away from the body.
- Burns: injuries caused by heat, cold, or chemicals.
- Punctures: wounds caused by sharp objects penetrating the skin.
- Amputations: removal of a body part due to trauma or injury.
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