The most common causes of chronic wounds Many chronic wounds are the result of pressure injuries in people with decreased sensation. Treatment options The Wexner Medical Center offers many treatment options: Depending on the type and severity of the wound, treatment can range from antibiotics to diagnostic testing to compression therapy.
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Last name. Date of birth. ZIP code. Gender Male Female Prefer not to say. Cuts from something dirty or rusty, like a nail could lead to a tetanus infection if your tetanus shots are not up to date.
You or your mom or dad can check your medical records to be sure that you had a tetanus shot recently. If you haven't, you will probably need to get one. Sometimes, a cut, scratch, or scrape starts out as no big deal, but then gets infected. A skin infection happens when germs get into the skin. Luckily, most small cuts, scratches, and abrasions will go away on their own, thanks to your body's amazing ability to heal itself.
If a cut looks serious or infected, though, call your doctor. Reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. Here's what to do if the injury isn't serious: Stop bleeding by pressing a clean, soft cloth against the wound for a few minutes. If the wound is bleeding a lot, you'll need to hold pressure for longer sometimes up to 15 minutes. As you keep the pressure on and the wound, avoid the urge to peek. Lifting the bandage may start the bleeding again.
Clean the wound. Run water over the cut for 5 minutes. Focusing on 3 colors and their related shades can simplify things so any person can recognize if a wound is healing or if more aggressive intervention is required.
RED: An open wound with predominantly red tissue within the base is likely moving towards healing. The red base means that healing is occurring, and that adequate blood flow and oxygen are being delivered. One caveat is that excessive red color surrounding the wound may be an indication of infection cellulitis. Mild redness is often associated with increased metabolic activity and is not a concern, but intense red that may be accompanied by pain requires medical attention.
Biofilm is often not visible, but in some case, a thick yellow to white fibrinous debris can be found along the base of a wound which can represent a biofilm colonization. Biofilm does not mean an infection is present, but it does mean that the wound is not going to heal unless more aggressive care is rendered.
One additional note is that biofilm is not pus and the presence of thick or foul-smelling drainage such as pus, should be evaluated by medical personnel without delay.
BLUE: the presence of blue or dusky tissue either within or surrounding the wound is a sign that not enough oxygen is reaching the site. This may also be a sign that a blockage to an artery that supplies the area is present.
Any time a wound is blue or dusky, immediate and emergent medical attention must be sought. Green within or surrounding the wound is often associated with an odor and bacteria that thrives in moisture, known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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