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The abrasion should be cleaned and any debris removed. A topical antibiotic (such as neomycin or bacitracin) should be applied to prevent infection and to keep the wound moist. [3] Dressing the wound is beneficial because it helps keep the wound from drying out, providing a moist environment conducive for healing. [4]
A wound is any disruption of or damage to living tissue, such as skin, mucous membranes, or organs. [1] [2] Wounds can either be the sudden result of direct trauma (mechanical, thermal, chemical), or can develop slowly over time due to underlying disease processes such as diabetes mellitus, venous/arterial insufficiency, or immunologic disease. [3]
919.0 Abrasion or friction burn of other multiple and unspecified sites without infection; 919.1 Abrasion or friction burn of other multiple and unspecified sites infected; 919.2 Blister of other multiple and unspecified sites without infection; 919.3 Blister of other multiple and unspecified sites infected
Folliculitis is caused by bacterial infection, injury, virus, or fungi. ... abrasions, or via the sebaceous ... but can create problems when it enters the body through a cut or wound. Fungal ...
Wound infections are the second-most common type of human infection associated with Aeromonas. [7] They are associated with penetrating wounds or abrasions that place the wound in contact with fresh water or soil.
An Ohio woman’s family has filed a lawsuit against the nursing home she was treated at after she developed a pressure wound that became infected and ultimately killed her. ... infections, falls ...
Wound area covered in povidone-iodine. Gauze has also been applied. Povidone-iodine is a broad spectrum antiseptic for topical application in the treatment and prevention of wound infection. It may be used in first aid for minor cuts, burns, abrasions and blisters.
Bite wounds and lacerations. ... Cuts and abrasions. Swallowed objects requiring surgical removal. Toxic ingestions (e.g., chocolate, household chemicals) ... From minor infections to more ...