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                            TYPES OF WOUND - 1
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    Wounds are classified as open or closed. Open wounds allow blood to
    escape from the body. Closed wounds allow blood to escape from the
    circulatory system, bur not the body. They may be seen as bruises
    or collections of blood under the skin, or there may be no external
    evidence.

    Incised Wound
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    A knife, razor or sharp edge of paper may cause an incised wound.
    This type of wound may bleed profusely.

    Lacerated Wound
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    The skin may be torn irregularly by contact with barbed wire, 
    machinery, or the claws of an animal. These wounds tend to bleed
    less severly than incised wounds. These wounds can be very easily
    contaminated.

    Puncture Wound
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    Nails, needles, garden forks, railings, even teeth can cause wounds
    which may result in serious internal injury. If the wound is deep,
    the risk of infection is high because germs and dirt may have been
    carried into it.

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