avohaavoissa

Avohaavoissa is the Finnish inessive plural form of avohaava, meaning "in open wounds." The term is used in medical and descriptive contexts to indicate that a person has one or more open wounds or that wounds are in an open, unsealed state requiring care.

Open wounds are breaks in skin or mucous membranes with tissue exposure. They can result from accidents, falls, or surgical procedures and may be superficial or deep. Immediate concerns include bleeding, pain, risk of infection, and potential injury to nerves or blood vessels.

Management focuses on controlling bleeding, preventing infection, and promoting healing. First aid commonly involves applying firm but gentle pressure, cleaning the wound with mild saline or water, and covering it with a sterile dressing. Medical evaluation is advised for deep wounds, heavy bleeding, contamination, signs of infection, or wounds involving joints, tendons, or nerves. Tetanus vaccination status should be checked when relevant, and antibiotics may be prescribed for contaminated wounds.

Wound types often described in care include lacerations, incised wounds, punctures, abrasions, and avulsions. The phrase avohaavoissa does not describe a wound type itself but the condition of being in open wounds.

See also: wound care, wound healing, infection, tetanus.