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Wound Analysis

A break in the skin is considered a wound. Wounds are often no more than cuts and scrapes, but the proper treatment of a wound depends on an accurate analysis.

  1. Types Of Wounds

    • Superficial scrapes and abrasions produce a slow ooze of blood and are typically caused by rubbing against a rough surface. Lacerations are more serious cuts that extend into deep tissue; puncture wounds are caused by a sharp object, and bleeding is minimal.

    Analyzing Proper Treatment

    • Proper treatment depends on the nature of the wound. If only a scrape or abrasion, washing and sterile bandages at home are sufficient treatment, according to Dr. William T Durkin Jr. with Emergency Care Dynamics.

    Determining When A Doctor Is Needed

    • Dr. Durkin suggests immediate medical attention if bites or lacerations are longer than a half-inch or deep tissue is visible. The same holds true if bleeding spurts with the heartbeat.

    Hospital Treatment

    • A wound with wood or glass lodged in it needs immediate hospital treatment, according to Dr. Durkin.

    Recognizing Infection

    • A wound surrounded by redness for more than two days or draining a yellow liquid is likely infected, according to Dr. Durkin.

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