Wound is a break int the continuity of a tissue of the body either internal or external.

Two Classification of Wound
1. Close Wound- involves the underlying tissue without break/ damage in the skin or mucous membrane.
 Causes
 -> Blunt object result in contusion or bruises.
 -> Application of external forces.

Signs and Symptoms
 -> Pain and tenderness
 -> Swelling
 -> Discoloration
 -> Hematoma
 -> Uncontrolled restlessness
 -> Thirst
 -> Symptoms of shock
 -> Vomiting or cough- up blood
 -> Passage of blood in the urine or feces
 -> Sign of blood along mouth, nose, and ear canal

First Aid Measure
1. Ice application
2. Splinting

2. Open Wound
 -> Puncture- deep and narrow serious or slight bleeding cause by penetrating instruments such as nails, ice picks, daggers and many more
 -> Abrasion- Shallow, wide, oozing of blood, dirty cause by scrapping or rubbing against rough surfaces.
 -> Laceration- torn with irregular edges, serious or slight bleeding cause by blunt instruments such as shrapnel, rocks, broken glasses and many more.
 -> Avulsion- tissue forcefully separated from the body cause by explosion, animal bites, mishandling of tools and many more.
 -> Incision- clean cut, deep severe bleeding, wound is clean cause by sharp bladed instruments such as blades, razor, etc

First Aid Measure
1 Control bleeding
2. Cover the wound with dressing and secure with bandage
3. Care for shock
4. Consult a health care professionals

Minor wounds not severe can be treated at home
  •  Clean the wound with soap and water
  • Apply mild antiseptics or antibiotics ointment/ cream
  • Cover wound with dressing and bandage
Things to Remember
  • All wounds must be thoroughly inspected and covered with a dry dressing to control bleeding and prevent further contamination.
  • Once bleeding is controlled by compression, the limb should be splinted to further control the bleeding, stabilize the injured part, minimize the victim's pain and facilitate the patients transport to the hospital.
  • As with closed soft tissue injuries, the injured part should be elevated to just above the level of the victim's heart to minimize severity.
  • Amputated body parts should be saved, wrapped in a dry gauze, placed in a plastic bag, kept cool, and transported together with the patient.
  • Don't induce further bleeding to clean the wound.
  • Don' t use absorbent cotton as a dressing.