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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: 730_Skin wound, Exclusions for self-treatment? No Comorbid conditions?, Signs of healing & absence of infection after 7 days of treatment? No Medical referral, Wound free from foreign & particulate matter? Yes Cleanse wound with saline irrigation & cover with dressing optionals use of antiseptics, Cleanse wound with saline irrigation, apply antibiotic, cover with dressing. Signs of healing & absence of infection after 7 days of treatment?, Patient with skin wound Obtain medical/medication history. Determine location, cause & duration of wound., Obtain medical/medication history. Determine location, cause & duration of wound. Exclusions for self-treatment?, Comorbid conditions? Yes Medical referral, Comorbid conditions? No Assess wound for cleanliness. Check tetanus immunization status., Signs of infection? Yes Medical referral, Signs of healing & absence of infection after 7 days of treatment? Yes Monitor for continued signs of improvement. Change dressing only if it gets dirty, Signs of infection? No Cleanse wound with saline irrigation, apply antibiotic, cover with dressing., Assess wound for cleanliness. Check tetanus immunization status. Wound free from foreign & particulate matter?, Wound free from foreign & particulate matter? No Signs of infection?, Exclusions for self-treatment? Yes Refer to PCP for evaluation & referral to wound care specialist.