Wounds and cuts in children

Wounds , whether from cuts, scratches, stings, scratches or scratches, are part of children's lives. These injuries, so well-known by parents of small and not so small children, usually occur for various reasons and in any place, at home, at school, in the park, beach or field, on the street, as wel

Wounds , whether from cuts, scratches, stings, scratches or scratches, are part of children's lives. These injuries, so well-known by parents of small and not so small children, usually occur for various reasons and in any place, at home, at school, in the park, beach or field, on the street, as well as in many other spaces .Uneasiness, as well as

the inexperience of children in their daily activities , such as playing, jumping, skating, riding a bicycle, manipulating sharp objects, etc., can expose them to some accidents, and consequently to the injuries they can be slight as the scratches or serious as the deep cuts.What they are and what the types of injuries are

There are many types of injuries to which children are exposed. Because of their natural awkwardness even in some situations,

children are more prone to suffer them . What are the wounds? Wounds are injuries that break the integrity of the skin.Wounds, as well as

cuts, scratches and abrasions can be caused by blows, falls, glass breakage, the use of cans, knives, scissors, and by accidents unrelated to them, at home or outside. he. Wounds affect the skin of children superficially or deeply. Superficial or minor injuries do not require medical intervention. In most cases, they only ask for cleaning, the application of an antiseptic and protection.

Deep or severe wounds are usually those involving

muscles, nerves and internal organs . Depending on the severity of the wound, it will be necessary to take the child to the doctor. This is the case, for example, of a persistent hemorrhage, a very strong blow or a fracture.The causes of injuries in children

Wounds and cuts can be:

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Incised or Cutting . When they are caused by knives, pieces of glass, cans, sheets of paper. They are usually shallow, with clean edges, and with moderate or heavy bleeding.2-

Contusas . When they are caused by blows (of stones, sticks ...), falls or collisions. They present edges with bruises and irregularities.3-

Punches . When they are caused by sharp objects such as needles, scissors, nails or other pointed tools. They tend to be deeper and narrower, and are more prone to infection, depending on the state of the causative instrument.4-

By scrapes . When they are caused by objects with irregular edges, strong friction or friction. They can generate tears of the skin. It usually presents abundant hemorrhages.There are other considerations that can be observed in wounds. Apart from what can cause injuries in children, it can also be classified as:

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Open wounds. Those that separate the soft tissues from the skin and that therefore have a higher probability of infection.2-

Wounds closed. Those that do not separate the tissues of the skin. They generate hematoma, that is, hemorrhage under the skin, or hemorrhages in visors or cavities. They are usually produced by bumps and require medical attention if they compromise the function of any organ or blood circulation.3-

Simple wounds. Are those that do not compromise the organs and affect only the skin. The best known are scratches, scratches, scrapes and cuts.4-

Complicated wounds. They are the deepest and most extensive, presenting abundant hemorrhage. They are usually caused by injuries to muscles, nerves, tendons, internal organs, blood vessels.