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Soft Tissue Injuries
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What are Soft Tissues? Soft tissues are the layers that protect underlying body structures. Types of soft tissues: Skin Epidermis Dermis Hypodermis Fatty Tissue Muscle
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Types of Soft Tissue Injuries Burns First Degree (Affect only outer layer of skin). Second and Third Degree (Damage all layers of skin). Closed Wounds Bruises and Contusions Open Wound Abrasion Laceration Avulsion Puncture
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Caring for a Soft Tissue Injury Preventing Infection For minor wounds wash with soap and water. Peroxide and Iodine Immunization Control Bleeding http://www.instructorscorner.org/media/videos/k31.html Dressings Occlusive Dressing Bandages Pressure Adhesive Compress Roller Elastic Roller Triangular http://www.instructorscorner.org/media/videos/k32.html
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Caring for Wounds Care for a Closed Wound Elevate injury. Apply cold. Care for a Open Wound Put on gloves. Control bleeding. Apply a dressing and bandage. Get victim to hospital. Prevent infection. Minimize shock by keeping the victim from getting chilled or overheated. Get the victim to a hospital. http://www.instructorscorner.org/media/videos/k29.html http://www.instructorscorner.org/media/videos/k28.html
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Caring for a Burn Burns can be very dangerous Heat, chemicals and electricity will cause burns. Cool the burned are to stop the burning. Cover the burned area. Get the victim to a hospital. http://www.instructorscorner.org/media/videos/k30.html
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Special Situations Chemical Burns Remove the chemicals from the body ASAP. Call EMS Electrical Burns The human body is a good conductor of electricity. Electricity can make the heart and respiration stop. Get victim to a hospital.
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Summary Caring for Wounds Wear gloves. Control Bleeding and minimize risk of infection. Get victim to hospital. Caring for Burns Heat, chemicals and electricity will cause burns. Wear gloves, provide initial care, get victim to a hospital.