Chapter 28

Spurting blood, pulsating flow, bright red color

Steady, slow flow, dark red color

Slow, even flow; oozing

Bleeding from the nose which may result from injury, disease, or the environment

Controversial device that is primarily used to control blood loss

Bruise; is an injury to the tissue and blood vessels contained within the dermis

• Similar to contusion, except it usually involves damage to a larger blood vessel and a larger amount of tissue
• Characterized by a large lump with bluish discoloration caused by blood collecting beneath the skin

One in which force great enough to cause injury has been applied to the body

Generally is caused by scraping, rubbing, or shearing away of the epidermis

A break in the skin of varying depth; may be linear (regular) or stellate (irregular)

• Linear lacerations are usually caused by a knife, razor, or broken glass
• Stellate lacerations are commonly caused by a blunt object

A loose flap of skin and underlying soft tissue that has ben torn loose or pulled completely off

Involves a disruptions in the continuity of an extremity or other body part

Generally is the result of a sharp, pointed object being pushed or driven into the soft tissues

A body part that is caught or strangled by some piece of machinery

One that can form an airtight seal

Internal abdominal organs protrude through the wound

Object still embedded in a wound

Air bubble

Covers an open wound to aid in the control of bleeding and to prevent further damage or contamination

Free of any organisms that may cause infection

Once a dressing is applied a bandage is used to secure a dressing in place