Avulsion is defined as which?

Avulsion is defined as which?

• A. A clean cut
• B. A torn loose or torn off piece of flesh (partial or complete avulsion) Often with considerable blood loss
• C. A puncture wound
• D. A blister

Answer: (B)

Avulsion is a traumatic wound where tissue is torn away from the body, creating a loose flap or complete detachment and typically causing heavy bleeding. The option that describes a torn loose or torn off piece of flesh—whether partially or completely detached—often with considerable blood loss best captures this injury. A clean cut implies a straight, neat edge with minimal tearing, which is not an avulsion. A puncture wound is a small entry hole from a sharp object, and a blister is a fluid-filled pocket from friction or burn—both have different patterns of tissue injury. Avulsions can involve skin or deeper tissues and may leave tissue still partly attached; in any case, rapid bleeding control and transport are crucial, with special care to preserve any avulsed tissue if possible.

Avulsion is a traumatic wound where tissue is torn away from the body, creating a loose flap or complete detachment and typically causing heavy bleeding. The option that describes a torn loose or torn off piece of flesh—whether partially or completely detached—often with considerable blood loss best captures this injury. A clean cut implies a straight, neat edge with minimal tearing, which is not an avulsion. A puncture wound is a small entry hole from a sharp object, and a blister is a fluid-filled pocket from friction or burn—both have different patterns of tissue injury. Avulsions can involve skin or deeper tissues and may leave tissue still partly attached; in any case, rapid bleeding control and transport are crucial, with special care to preserve any avulsed tissue if possible.