Types of Wounds and Their Definitions

A break or disruption in the normal integrity of the skin and tissues.

Incision = Cutting or sharp instrument; wound edges in close approximation and aligned Contusion = Blunt instrument, overlying skin remains intact, with injury to underlying soft tissue; possible resultant bruising and/or hematoma Abrasion = Friction; rubbing or scraping epidermal layers of skin; top layer of skin abraded Laceration = Tearing of skin and tissue with blunt or irregular instrument; tissue not aligned, often with loose flaps of skin and tissue Puncture = Blunt or sharp instrument puncturing the skin; intentional (such as venipuncture) or accidental Penetrating = Foreign object entering the skin or mucous membrane and lodging in underlying tissue; fragments possibly scattering throughout tissues Burns (thermal, chemical, irradiation) = Destroys the layers of the skin Pressure ulcers = Compromised circulation secondary to pressure or pressure combined with friction

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A break or disruption in the normal integrity of the skin and tissues.

A cutting wound with edges in close approximation, typically caused by a sharp instrument.

A bruise caused by a blunt instrument; skin remains intact but underlying tissue is injured.

A wound caused by scraping or rubbing off the top layer of skin.

A tearing of skin and tissue with irregular edges, often with loose flaps.

A wound caused by a blunt or sharp instrument piercing the skin.

A wound where a foreign object enters the skin and lodges in underlying tissue.

Injuries that destroy skin layers due to thermal, chemical, or radiation sources.

Wounds caused by compromised circulation from prolonged pressure or friction.

Injury to skin, muscles, tendons, or ligaments, typically from trauma.

The biological process that repairs skin and tissue integrity after an injury.

Direct closure of a wound, typically after surgical incisions.

Healing that occurs in large or infected wounds where edges cannot be approximated.

Delayed closure of a wound, intentionally left open initially to reduce infection risk.

Localized collection of blood outside of blood vessels, often due to trauma.

The body's response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.

An infection resulting from bacteria entering a wound, often causing redness, heat, and pus.

The surgical removal of dead or infected tissue from a wound to promote healing.

New tissue that forms during the healing process, typically vascular and filled with collagen.

A protective crust that forms over a wound as it heals, made of dried blood and tissue fluid.