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    First Aid For Wounds On The Skin

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    First aid for wounds on the skin involves cleaning the wound, applying antibiotic ointment and a bandage to protect it and promote healing, and changing the dressing daily. The goals are to reduce pain and spread of infection, protect the wound, and immobilize the injured area. Seek medical advice for wounds that won't stop bleeding, are large or deep, have embedded debris, are too painful to clean, near major blood vessels or joints, become infected, or result from bites.

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    First Aid For Wounds On The Skin

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    First aid for wounds on the skin involves cleaning the wound, applying antibiotic ointment and a bandage to protect it and promote healing, and changing the dressing daily. The goals are to reduce pain and spread of infection, protect the wound, and immobilize the injured area. Seek medical advice for wounds that won't stop bleeding, are large or deep, have embedded debris, are too painful to clean, near major blood vessels or joints, become infected, or result from bites.

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    First aid for wounds on the skin involves cleaning the wound, applying antibiotic ointment and a bandage to protect it and promote healing, and changing the dressing daily. The goals are to reduce pain and spread of infection, protect the wound, and immobilize the injured area. Seek medical advice for wounds that won't stop bleeding, are large or deep, have embedded debris, are too painful to clean, near major blood vessels or joints, become infected, or result from bites.

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    First aid for wounds on the skin involves cleaning the wound, applying antibiotic ointment and a bandage to protect it and promote healing, and changing the dressing daily. The goals are to reduce pain and spread of infection, protect the wound, and immobilize the injured area. Seek medical advice for wounds that won't stop bleeding, are large or deep, have embedded debris, are too painful to clean, near major blood vessels or joints, become infected, or result from bites.

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    First Aid for Wounds on the Skin

    Descriptive: an emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid
    can be obtained.

    Purposes:
    1. Reduce the pain and the spread of infection
    2. Protect the wound from being contaminated with bodily fluids or waste.
    3. Immobilize the injured section of the body.
    4. Promote wound healing.

    Materials Needed:

     Gloves
     Cotton Gauze Pads
     Medical Tape
     Antibiotic (Neosporin)
     Dressing Forceps
     Tweezers
     Bandage scissor
     Cotton balls
     Paper Bag
     Cloth
     Basin

    Gather all equipment

    Procedures Rationale
    Perform hand hygiene Hand hygiene prevents spread of microorganisms.
    Apply non-sterile gloves Use non-sterile gloves to avoid contamination.
    Assist the client to a comfortable position
    Stop the bleeding
    Apply mild pressure with a clean bandage or cloth
    and elevate the area until the bleeding stops, if
    necessary.
    Clean the wound
    Rinse the wound with water. Wash around the Keeping the wound under running tap water will
    wound with soap. Remove any dirt or debris with reduce the risk of infection. And don't use
    a tweezers cleaned with alcohol. See a doctor if hydrogen peroxide or iodine, which can be
    you can't remove all debris. irritating.
    Gently pat the area dry using a clean towel or pad
    of tissues
    Apply an antibiotic To keep the surface moist and help prevent
    Apply a thin layer of an antibiotic ointment scarring. Certain ingredients in some ointments
    can cause a mild rash in some people. If a rash
    appears, stop using the ointment.
    Cover the wound. Covering the wound keeps it clean. If the injury is
    Apply a bandage, rolled gauze or gauze held in just a minor scrape or scratch, leave it uncovered.
    place with medical tape.
    If blood soaks through the dressing, leave it in
    place and add another dressing, and continue to
    apply pressure on the wound
    Change the dressing.
    Do this at least once a day or whenever the
    bandage becomes wet or dirty.

    Observe for signs of infection.


    See a doctor if you see signs of infection on the skin or near the wound, such as redness, increasing pain,
    drainage, warmth or swelling.

    When to seek medical advice

    1. Does not stop bleeding


    2. Is very large or very deep
    3. Has dirt or something embedded in it
    4. Is too painful for you to successfully clean
    5. Is near to a major blood vessel or joint
    6. Becomes red and swollen or has pus coming out – it may be infected
    7. Was caused by a bite – all animal and human bites need medical attention

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