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 )
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