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Wounds may be classified by several methods; their aetiology, location, type of injury or presenting symptoms, wound depth and tissue loss or clinical appearance of the wound. Separate grading tools exist for Pressure Ulcers (EPUAP), Burns (Rule of Nines), Diabetic Foot Ulcers (Wagner / San Antonio) and General Wounds.

General wounds are classified as being:

• Superficial (loss of epidermis only)
• Partial thickness (involve the epidermis and dermis)
• Full thickness (involve the dermis, subcutaneous fat and sometimes bone)

The most common method for classification of a wound is identification of the predominant tissue types present at the wound bed; i.e. black – necrotic and the respective amount of each expressed as a percentage. This classification method is very visual, supports good assessment and planning and assists with continuous reassessment.

There are four types of open wounds, which are classified depending on their cause.

Abrasion. An abrasion occurs when your skin rubs or scrapes against a rough or hard surface. ...

Laceration. A laceration is a deep cut or tearing of your skin. ...

Puncture. ...

Avulsion.

Wagner Classification of Ulcers

Grade 0: No ulcer in a high risk foot.

Grade 1: Superficial ulcer involving the full skin thickness but not underlying tissues.

Grade 2: Deep ulcer, penetrating down to ligaments and muscle, but no bone involvement or abscess formation.

Grade 3: Deep ulcer with cellulitis or abscess formation, often with osteomyelitis.

Grade 4: Localized gangrene.

Grade 5: Extensive gangrene involving the whole foot.

University of Texas Wound Classification System

Grade I-A: non-infected, non-ischemic superficial ulceration

Grade I-B: infected, non-ischemic superficial ulceration

Grade I-C: ischemic, non-infected superficial ulceration

Grade I-D: ischemic and infected superficial ulceration

Grade II-A: non-infected, non-ischemic ulcer that penetrates to capsule or bone

Grade II-B: infected, non-ischemic ulcer that penetrates to capsule or bone

Grade II-C: ischemic, non-infected ulcer that penetrates to capsule or bone

Grade II-D: ischemic and infected ulcer that penetrates to capsule or bone

Grade III-A: non-infected, non-ischemic ulcer that penetrates to bone or a deep abscess

Grade III-B: infected, non-ischemic ulcer that penetrates to bone or a deep abscess

Grade III-C: ischemic, non-infected ulcer that penetrates to bone or a deep abscess

Grade III-D: ischemic and infected ulcer that penetrates to bone or a deep abscess

Thank you very much dear colleagues

Basically general wounds are classified as being:

• Superficial (loss of epidermis only)
• Partial thickness (involve the epidermis and dermis)
• Full thickness (involve the dermis, subcutaneous fat and sometimes bone)

[FLANAGAN, M. (1994) ASSESSMENT CRITERIA. NURSING TIMES: 90; 35, 76 – 86]

Classification of the accidental wounds based on the origin

(I) Mechanical:

1. Abraded wound (vulnus abrasum)

2. Puncured wound (v. punctum)

3. Incised wound (v. scissum)

4. Cut wound (v. caesum)

5. Crush wound (v. contusum)

6. Torn wound (v. lacerum)

7. Bite wound (v. morsum)

8. Shot wound (v. sclopetarium)

(II). Chemical:

1. Acid

2. Base

(III). Wounds caused by radiation

( IV). Wounds caused by thermal forces:

1. Burning

2. Freezing

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Dear Luay Naeem

Have a look at the attached file to access information about Classification and management of wound, principle of wound healing, hemorrhage and bleeding control. Hope be useful.

Dear Mohammad Mehdizadeh

Thank you very much for sending the interested file about wound, hemorrhage and bleeding control

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Please have a look at the following RG links.

Chapter Types of Wounds and Infections

Article Classification of Wounds at Risk and Their Antimicrobial Tre...

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Wounds may be classified by several methods; their aetiology, location, type of injury or presenting symptoms, wound depth and tissue loss or clinical appearance of the wound. General wounds are classified as being : Superficial (loss of epidermis only) Partial thickness (involve the epidermis and dermis) .