Soft Tissue Injuries

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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
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• Dressings
• Occlusive Dressing
• Bandages
• Pressure
• Adhesive Compress
• Roller
• Elastic Roller
• Triangular
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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.
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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.
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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.