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Cuts and puncture wounds
It may be near the surface or deep, smooth or jagged. It may injure deep tissues, such as tendons, muscles, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels, or bone.A puncture is a wound made by a pointed object(like a nail, knife, or sharp tooth).
Source:ADAM
Date:January 8, 2009
Wound Care
Several effects may result with the occurrence of a wound: immediate loss of all or part of organ functioning, sympathetic stress response, hemorrhage and blood clotting, bacterial contamination, and death of cells. The most important factor in mi...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

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Wound Care
Several effects may result with the occurrence of a wound: immediate loss of all or part of organ functioning, sympathetic stress response, hemorrhage and blood clotting, bacterial contamination, and death of cells. The most important factor in mi...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Wound Care
Taking proper care of your wound will help it heal. Your health care provider may show you how to clean and dress the wound. He or she will also explain how to tell if the wound is healing normally. Here are the basic steps:
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Recognizing and Treating Wound Infection
Wounds can become infected with harmful bacteria. This prevents healing and increases the risk of scars. In some cases, the infection may spread to other parts of the body. And infection with the bacteria that cause tetanus can be fatal. Know what to watch for and get prompt treatment for infection.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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