Wounds

(WARNING: Some pictures are really nasty. I wouldn't want to see them but Papa said it is important for me to see the real pictures or the real thing to learn better.)

A Wound is any break in the skin of mucus membrane.
The break becomes a good entry point for microorganisms to cause infection and exit for blood loss the wound may vary in terms of appearance, tissue damage and cause.

Here are the different kinds of Open Wounds:

Incision:



This is usually caused by sharp objects like broken glass or ceramics, blades and knives.

Laceration:



characterized by irregular cut or tear on the skin and its underlying tissues. It is usually caused by unsharp object like irregular edges of metal roofings and animal teeth. After it has healed, usually develop on the skin.

Puncture:



This is small but deep wound that could possibly penetrate the internal organs. It is caused by pointed objects like ice pick, arrow, nails and bullets. Clotted blood seals the wound making it conductive to infection the absences of air, presence of moist and warm environment contribute to tje growth of microorganisms.

Abrasions:



Are damages on the superficial layer of the skin due to scraping cause by accidental falls commonly encountered by children while playing and students during sports related activities. Little blood and fluids may come out from the ruptured tiny blood vessel.