LACERATIO

Laceration
Flesh irregularly torn; cut or tear in
the skin
Minimal bleeding, minimal pain, & no
numbness or tingling
Cuts 0.25 (6mm) deep and 0.5 (1.3cm)
long & have smooth, edges can be treated at
home
Deeper lacerations should be treated by
physician (stitches)

Laceration

Laceration

Extreme Lacerations

Extreme Lacerations

Extreme Lacerations

Extreme Lacerations

Extreme Lacerations

LacerationTreatment
o Cleaned with soap and water
o Irrigate with clean water to remove
debris
o Do NOT use alcohol, iodine, or
peroxide as it may cause further
damage and slow healing process
o Stop bleeding
o Cover wound with sterile gauze
o Apply direct & constant pressure
(15min+)

LacerationTreatment
o Once wound cleaned,
antibiotic ointment may
be applied to reduce risk
of infection & aid
healing
o Change sterile dressing
daily as needed
o Bruising and swelling
are normal

o Apply ice to site

o Elevate area above
level of heart

o Contact a physician if:

o Laceration more than
0.25 (6mm) deep and
0.5 (1.3cm) long
o The wound is in area
where wound by be
opened by simple
movement of body part
o Wound on face, eyelids,
or lips
o Deep cuts on palm,
finger, elbow or knee
o Loss of sensation or
ROM of body part as
result of cut

LacerationTreatment
Stitches

Steri-Strips