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Soft-Tissue Injuries
Mrs. Frasca
Soft tissue injuries are classified as open or
closed Open:
Abrasions, lacerations, avulsions, and puncture wounds
Closed: Contusions, hematomas, ecchymosis Sprains, strains, tendonitis, bursitis, and stress
related injuries
Soft-Tissue Injuries
Abrasions = when several layers of skin are
torn loose or totally removed Looks more like a rug burn than a cut Ex: scraped knees from falling on concrete
Usually more painful than a deep cut because the skin is “scraped” and many nerve endings are exposed
Open: Abrasions and Scrapes
Open: Abrasions and
Scrapes
Wash the wound to remove dirt and debris
Soap and water are effective Apply antibiotic ointment
Helps to prevent infection and keeps the dressing from sticking
Medical attention will be needed if oozing, swelling, or pain increases
Abrasions: Treatment
A cut in the skin resulting from injury
Cuts less than .25 inches can usually be healed without stitches….deeper cuts will require a physician’s care
Open: Lacerations
Clean cut with soap and water To stop bleeding, cover the wound with sterile
gauze and apply direct pressure to the site for 15 minutes or more
Apply antibiotic ointment to prevent infection and to keep dressing from sticking to the wound Apply dressing and wrap/compress accordingly
Change the dressing daily or as needed
Lacerations: Treatment
Injury where the layers of skin are torn off
completely or a flap of skin only remains Can cause considerable bleeding
Open: Avulsions
Clean the wound with soap and water If a flap of skin remains, carefully replace it
back in its original position If a very large piece of skin has fallen off,
place the skin in a plastic bag of ice and transport to dr. The skin might be able to be saved Stitches might be needed or skin grafting in
very severe cases
Avulsions: Treatment
When a sharp pointed object penetrates the
skin Examples: nails, tacks, knives, needles, etc.
Open: Puncture Wounds
Find out of any part of the object is still in the
wound Determine whether any other tissue (nerves,
tendons, ligaments, organs, etc.) have been injured Might need a doctor for this
Clean the wound and apply pressure if bleeding (with sterile gauze)
Seek medical attention
Puncture Wounds: Treatment
Hematoma = blood and fluid pooled within a
tissue space, a compartment, or an organ They can form at any depth in almost any area of the body Usually the result of a contusion
Closed: Hematomas
RICE Padding on injury to prevent further injury
Hematomas: Treatment
See old notes in the injury section of “Intro to
Muscles”
Closed: Contusions and Ecchymosis