A 49-year-old male was climbing on a truck at a construction site when he fell backward to the ground. He presents with a 2-inch linear wound to the top of his head. Bleeding has been controlled and the skull can be seen through the wound. How should you document this injury on the prehospital care report?

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The injury described is a laceration, which is a type of wound where the tissue is torn or cut. In this case, the skin on the top of the head has been cut, and the skull can be seen through the wound. It is important to document the size of the wound (2 inches), the location (top of the head), and the fact that bleeding has been controlled. This information will be important for further treatment and follow-up.

A 49-Year-Old Male Was Climbing on a Truck at a Construction