Which wound is described as a “flapper, 3 sided”?

• A. Puncture
• B. Avulsion
• C. Amputation
• D. Contusion

Answer: (B)

An avulsion is a wound where tissue is torn away from the body, leaving a flap of skin or tissue that remains attached along part of its edge. The description “flapper, three sided” fits this because you have a loose flap that has been torn away on multiple sides but is still connected along the base. This distinguishes it from a puncture (a small hole), a contusion (a bruise without a tear in the skin), or an amputation (complete separation of a part). In field care, control bleeding, keep the flap moist and clean, cover with a sterile dressing, and transport for definitive care; if possible, preserve the detached tissue in saline and keep it cool for potential reattachment.