Classification Of Wounds

DEFINITION OF A WOUND

A wound is an abnormal break in the skin or other tissues of the body , which permits the escape of blood , externally or internally and may allow the entrance of germs.

CLASSIFICATION OF WOUND

- Incised 割伤 

>> caused by sharp instrument

- Laceration 裂伤

>> caused by machinery , claws of an animal or barbed wire

- Contusion 挫伤

>> caused by a blow from a blunt instrument , fall against hard surface or crushing

- Abrasion 擦伤

>> caused by a sliding fall or a friction burn

- Puncture 刺伤 

>> caused by sharp pointed instrument 

- Gunshot 枪伤

>> have a small entry wound but a large exit wound

* Take a note * (:

CLASSIFICATION OF WOUNDS by SEVERITY ( 严重程度 )

1. Gunshot - most serious.

2. Incised 

3. Laceration

4. Contusion

5. Abrasion

6. Puncture 

    -Caution !!! - please don't remove the instrument on the wound , it will cause * Double Injury *

*For more information please refer to your textbook - Lesson 4 ( Disorders of circulatory system )

Bandaging !

A TRIANGULAR BANDAGE

A BROAD BANDAGE
- Made by bringing the point down to the centre of the base , and folding the bandage again in the same direction.
- For limb above Knee cap ( Patella )

A NARROW BANDAGE
- Made by folding the broad bandage once again in the same direction.
- For limb below Knee cap ( Patella ) *Knee cap is not included.

SIMPLE BANDAGING
- Arm Sling
- Elevation Sling
- Foot Bandage
- Hand Bandage ( Palm )
- Hand Bandage ( Fist )
- Head Bandage


Head Bandage < Click for head bandaging video.

Be sure that you check casualty blood circulation. 
Ways :
a ) Pinch their fingers
- Pinch , Off. Pinch , Off.

b ) Ask the casualty.

Please take a note. For more information please refer to your textbook.
(Lesson 5 - Dressings and Bandages.)

Palm Bandage

Here's a demonstration on the palm bandage.

Hope will help u understand more about this bandage.

Extra Activity for Re-exam members.

Bandaging. :)

Head Bandage.

Ajk list.

We have a short meeting today and discussed about the problems that we are facing. 

We will do our best to lead St.John Ambulance SMJK Chong Hwa for a better future ! :D

That's all for today ! 

- St.John is Da BEST -

video :D (10/3 Activity)

10/3/2012 activity .

Learning basic first aid. Group B~ 

 Was playing some games.

 Doing revision. Group C~

Kawad.

Today's activity in class is ok. But for kawad please be more serious. We are going to be stricter for improvement. So everyone pls co-operate with us :) And do ur best!! Make St.John's reputation's higher!! We must be better!!