- Wound - Wikipedia
Wounds can be broadly classified as either acute or chronic based on time from initial injury and progression through normal stages of wound healing Both wound types can further be categorized by cause of injury, wound severity depth, and sterility of the wound bed
- WOUND Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of WOUND is an injury to the body (as from violence, accident, or surgery) that typically involves laceration or breaking of a membrane (such as the skin) and usually damage to underlying tissues
- Common Wound Description Terms You Should Know | WCEI WCEI
Explore common wound description terms to improve clarity and deepen your understanding of wound management
- Wounds: Symptoms, Types, and First Aid | Red Cross
Wounds are generally classified as open or closed Both open and closed wounds often result in bleeding Open wounds may cause external bleeding, internal bleeding, or both; closed wounds may cause internal bleeding
- How To Clean a Wound: Basic Wound Care - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials
Do not use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide These can further irritate the wound and delay the healing process Instead, use a washcloth, mild soap and warm water to clean around the wound
- Wound | Definition, Types, Treatment | Britannica
Wound, a break in the continuity of any bodily tissue due to an external action, typified by a cut, a bruise, or a hematoma
- The Stages of Wound Healing: A Timeline of the Process
Wound healing happens in stages as skin cells repair themselves Here, learn about each stage and how long it takes to go from one to the next
- 24. 3: Wound Classification - Medicine LibreTexts
Wounds can be typed as an incision, contusion, abrasion, laceration, puncture, penetration, avulsion, burn, and ulcer (Table 24 7) In order to effectively manage wounds, nurses must first recognize the various wound classifications
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