Which wound type involves internal organs exposed on the surface of the body?

Which wound type involves internal organs exposed on the surface of the body?

• A. Evisceration
• B. Abrasion
• C. Puncture
• D. Incision

Answer: (A)

Exposure of internal organs through a wound is called evisceration. This describes a situation where internal organs, such as intestines, are visible or protruding through a wound on the body, which is an emergency. The best management is to gently cover the exposed tissues with a clean, moist sterile dressing to protect them and keep the patient warm, then arrange rapid transport. Do not push the organs back inside or apply direct pressure on them. Abrasion is a superficial skin scrape and does not involve exposed organs. Puncture is a deep wound from a pointed object with little surface tissue exposed. Incision is a clean, deliberate cut, which may involve tissue beneath the skin but not the specific scenario of internal organs protruding.

Exposure of internal organs through a wound is called evisceration. This describes a situation where internal organs, such as intestines, are visible or protruding through a wound on the body, which is an emergency. The best management is to gently cover the exposed tissues with a clean, moist sterile dressing to protect them and keep the patient warm, then arrange rapid transport. Do not push the organs back inside or apply direct pressure on them. Abrasion is a superficial skin scrape and does not involve exposed organs. Puncture is a deep wound from a pointed object with little surface tissue exposed. Incision is a clean, deliberate cut, which may involve tissue beneath the skin but not the specific scenario of internal organs protruding.