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ABRASION
LOSS/DAMAGE TO THE SUPERFICIAL LAYER OF SKIN CAUSED BY RUBBING OR SCRAPING
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Avulsion
An injury to soft tissue, that is either torn or completley loose/ hanging as a flap.
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Burn
injury which soft tissue recieves more energy than it can absorb w/out injury.
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closed injury
damage occurs beneath the skin but surface remains intact
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Compartment Syndrome
Swelling in a confined space that produces dangerous pressure, may cut off blood flow.
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contamination
presence of infected organisms
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Contusion
Bruise, without skin breaking
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Dermis
inner layer of skin containing follicles, sweat glands, nerve endings, and blood vessels.
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Ecchymosis
Discoloration associated with closed wound, signifies bleeding
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epidermis
Outer layer of skin acts as a water tight protective covering.
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Evisceration
Displacement of organs outside the organs
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Full-thickness Burn
A burn that effects all skin layers, muscle, bone, organs,
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hematoma
blood collected within the bodys tissues or in a body cavity
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incision
Sharp smooth cut
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laceration
jagged open wound cut
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mucous membrane
lining of body cavities that are in direct contact with outside enviorment
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occlusive dressing
dressing with vaseline gauze, aluminum foil, or plastic, prevents air and liquids from entering or exiting a wound.
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open injury
injury where there is a break in surface of skin, exposing deeper tissue.
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partial thickness burn
burn affecting the epidermis and slightly dermis, causes blisters white-red skin.
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penetrating wound
an injury resulting from a sharp, pointed object.
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rabid
animal infected with rabies
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Rule of Nines
System allowing calculation of percentage of burns to the body.
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Superficial burns
Burn affecting only the epidermis, red not blistered.
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