In
medicine, a wound is a type of physical trauma where in the
skin is torn, cut or punctured (an open wound), or where blunt force
trauma causes a
contusion (a closed wound). In
pathology, it specifically refers to a sharp injury which damages the
dermis of the skin.Before any medical or paramedical evaluation, a wound is considered as minor when:it is superficial (a "flesh wound");it is away from natural
orifices;there is only minor
bleeding;it was not caused by a tool or an
animal.Any other wound should be considered as severe. If there is any doubt, a wound should be considered as severe. "Severe" does not necessarily mean that it endangers life, but it must at least be seen by a
physician. In the case of severe open wounds, there is a risk of
blood loss (which could lead to
shock), and an increased chance of
infection due to
bacteria entering a wound that is exposed to air. Due to the risk of
infection, wounds should be kept clean, and closed if possible until professional help is available.
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