Wound Diagnoses part 2b: traumatic wounds

what are some types of traumatic wounds

contusion

abrasion

laceration

bite

puncture

crush injury

burn

when treating what should you focus on?

treat the causes

protect area from further trauma

protect area from water, dirt; keep covered in showerr/bath

what should you do in the event of a surgical site infection?

communicate with physician if infection is not controlled

check for remaining sutures causing irritation or stick abscess.

must obtain clearance from surgeon to remove

check for factors causing trauma

control edema

what should you do if you see active signs of infection?

call physician to report status of wound if:

patient not on PO or IV antibiotics

has been on PO or IV antibiotics 3-4+ days and not improving

document your communication with physician

consider having patient evaluated by a physician

what are some allergic reactions

contact dermatitis

drug induced hypersensitivity syndrome