wounds
Suture removal technique
To fix and hold the edges of the wound in surgery, suturing is used. After 5-7 days, the skin sutures must be removed, that is, the suture material must be removed. This manipulation is carried out according to the doctor's prescription and under his control. The technique for removing sutures is not particularly difficult, but requires the nurse to be attentive, dexterous and follow all the rules of asepsis and antisepsis.
Wound classification
A wound is a mechanical damage (defect) of the skin, mucous membranes, underlying tissues and internal organs that occurs due to external influences. The modern classification of wounds is carried out according to several factors, which we will analyze below. The classic signs of an immediate establishment of the presence of a wound, in addition to damage to the skin and mucous membranes:
- pain;
- bleeding;
- hiatus.
Limb injuries
Limb injuries vary in location and severity.
In general, the concept includes:
- wounds of the skin and underlying soft tissues;
- dislocations / subluxations of the joints;
- fractures (closed / open) of the bones of the limbs.
