Definition of open wound
This rupture is accompanied by an external hemorrhage that stems from the wound itself. This rupture occurs as a result of an injury occurring in a place or body. Almost all of us will experience an open wound at some point in our life. On the types of wounds, its sections, methods of treatment, and methods of prevention of wounds.
Open wound types
There are seven types of open wounds, classified according to the causes of the wound:
- Coughing: It is the occurrence of friction with the skin leading to a slight bleeding and seams in the skin layers.
- Surface wounds: This is the wound that occurs in the outer layers of the skin and is characterized by the low bleeding caused by this wound, because it occurs in the area containing a few of the capillaries, and this type of wounds occurs normally in the exercise of sports activities.
- Cutaneous wounds: A cut in the tissues of the body resulting from cutting with a sharp tool. Pectoral wounds result in very severe bleeding leading to partial damage to the tissues, muscles and tendons in the organ where the wound occurred.
- This is caused by a rupture of the thin tissue in the affected organ. This type of wound occurs when a strong force hits the organ or body, leading to rapid and very severe bleeding. This bleeding is stronger than the bleeding caused by the cutaneous wounds, Wounds from the muscles and tendons of the injured body are stronger and greater than cutaneous wounds, and there is a high probability of contamination and infections in the wound.
- Coronary lesions: A penetration of something in the body or layers of the skin leading to a hole in the tissues of the body or the affected organ, and the bodies that cause the lesions of the holes on the metal objects pointed.
- The wounds that are caused by the injury are gunshot wounds, which have an entrance and an outlet, in other words two holes have a hole in which the bullet entered and a bullet came out of it. The hole from which the bullet entered is smaller than the hole from which the bullet comes out. Wounds are open because the resulting bleeding is internal bleeding, and external hemorrhage is limited, since the wound is internal.
- Wound wounds: the separation of one of the tissues or organs of the body from the human body, as a result of the intervention of external force, and in certain cases can be returned part of the amputated or cut to its normal place through surgery.
Causes of open wound
- Playground injuries: Injuries to athletes who have frictions between players.
- Children’s toy injuries: Children’s games, especially rudeness games, or irresponsible games by children without parental attention.
- War injuries: injuries caused by wars, such as bullets, explosions, or missiles.
- Work Injuries: Injuries resulting from machinery used by workers and workshop owners, blacksmith workshops, or wood workshops, which contain sharp machines.
- Accidents of cars and public roads.
- Home injuries.
Steps to treat open wound
Stop bleeding
Bleeding is stopped by several steps:
- Direct pressure on the wound by placing a thick counter and putting the hand over the counter, and contribute to the anti-absorption of bleeding quickly.
- Do not try to move the counter and make it stationary.
- If the blood does not clot you do not move the anti but what you have to do is add another counter or a thick cloth.
- Apply a compressive ligament over the antimicrobial, and fill in another part of the body if there are other wounds in the body.
- Lift the affected member so that it is above the heart level, especially the hand, arm, and foot.
- If the bleeding continues, press the artery that supplies the blood to the affected area temporarily because that action can completely stop the blood circulation of the area.
Prevention of pollution and inflammation
- Clean wounds that do not bleed sharply, and also decontaminate the wound, and we must note that the presence of pollution hinder the healing process of wounds.
- Remove the injured person from the scene if the place of the accident is contaminated.
- Cleaning wounds with saline solution, or disinfectant.
- Wash hands thoroughly before cleaning wounds.
- Wear sterile gloves to prevent transmission, especially patients with chronic and infectious diseases.
- If any foreign objects are found in the wound during the cleaning process should not be removed, because the removal of the responsibility of the doctor.
- The wound should not be left uncovered after cleaning.
- We note that the process of cleaning the wounds occurs after the cessation of bleeding, because bleeding is more serious than the contamination of wounds.
After we explained the process of prevention of pollution and inflammation, which is the second step of the treatment of wounds, the symptoms of wound contamination must be clarified:
- Severe pain where the wound
- Swollen wound location
- Exits pus from the wound or so-called pus
- Very red in the wound area
Transfer the patient to the hospital
The injured patient is transferred to the hospital or dispensary in several cases:
- The steps we mentioned can not stop the bleeding caused by the wound, which suggests that the patient should be hospitalized for proper treatment and because of the risk of bleeding.
- The presence of fractures at the site of wounds, and the inability of the patient to move the area of wounds, which hinders the process of cleaning wounds.
- Occurrence of complications caused by wounds, such as fainting, or persistent dizziness.
- Lack of proper place to deal with wounds.
After mentioning the steps that can cure an open wound, we must provide guidelines to avoid open wounds.
Important guidelines to avoid open wounds
- To comply with the regulations set forth by the state of traffic and traffic whether you are a driver or a driver in order to avoid traffic accidents.
- When you go to distant places as you drive, take a rest between each and every distance, so as to avoid fatigue and snoring while driving.
- Avoid alcohol and mascara while driving.
- Careful use of sharps during work.
- Keep sharp objects out of the reach of children.
- Prevent children from dealing with sharp objects, whether they are operated or carried.
- Close the power switch for sharp objects after they are finished, especially the workers working in the workshops.
- Clean the house first-hand, especially after a break occurs for any piece of glass inside the house.
- When playing sports, you should avoid cohesion, friction, and roughness in playing.
- Weapons must be handled with utmost care, not tampering with, and used properly.
- Weapons and ammunition must be kept in safe, hidden places.
- Keep the places where the games are clean, empty of bottles and garbage.
- In times of war and armed conflict, you must be in safe places, far from confrontation.