Title: What to do if it is cut
In daily life, we will inevitably encounter the skin being cut. Whether it is a minor abrasion or a deeper wound, it is crucial to properly handle the wound. The following are practical suggestions on wound treatment in popular topics across the Internet in the past 10 days, combined with structured data to present it to you.
1. Common wound types and treatment methods
| Wound type | symptom | How to deal with it |
|---|---|---|
| Slight abrasion | Breakage of the epidermis, a small amount of bleeding | Rinse in clean water, disinfect iodine, keep it dry |
| Cut | Neat edges and more bleeding | Compress and stop bleeding, disinfect and bandage |
| Puncture injury | Deep wounds, less bleeding | Squeeze out the blood, thoroughly disinfect, and seek medical treatment if necessary |
2. Detailed explanation of wound treatment steps
1.Clean the wound: Rinse the wound with running water to remove surface dirt. Avoid using alcohol to rinse the wound directly to avoid irritation.
2.Disinfection treatment: Use iodine or medical alcohol (concentration 75%) to disinfect the wound and surrounding skin. Draw a circle from the center of the wound to disinfect.
| Disinfection supplies | Applicable | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Iodine | Most wounds | Less irritating, available for pregnant women and children |
| Alcohol | Tool disinfection | Avoid direct use of large wounds |
| Hydrogen peroxide | Severe contamination of wounds | After use, rinse with normal saline |
3.Hemostatic bandage: For wounds with a lot of bleeding, first press them with a clean gauze to stop the bleeding. After stopping the bleeding, cover the wound with a sterile dressing and wrap it with a bandage if necessary.
4.Follow-up care: Keep the wound dry and change the dressing regularly. Observe the wound healing. If there are signs of redness, swelling, suppuration and other infections, seek medical treatment in time.
3. Handling of special circumstances
1.Animal scratches and bites: Rinse immediately with soapy water for more than 15 minutes and get vaccinated with rabies as soon as possible.
2.Rusty metal scratches: After thorough debridement, it is recommended to inject tetanus vaccine.
3.Large or deep wounds: Do not deal with it yourself, you should seek medical treatment immediately.
| Red flags | Possible Causes | Response measures |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous bleeding in the wound | Vascular damage | Pressure bandage, seek medical treatment immediately |
| Redness, swelling, heat and pain around the wound | Infect | Antibiotic treatment |
| Fever, chills | Systemic infection | Emergency treatment |
4. Tips for preventing wound infections
1. Wash your hands before treating the wound and keep them clean.
2. Do not touch the wound directly with your hands.
3. Avoid contact with sewage or unclean items in the wound.
4. Use antibiotic ointment reasonably according to the wound condition.
5. Diabetic patients should pay special attention to wound care.
5. Reference for wound healing time
| Wound type | Healing time | Factors |
|---|---|---|
| Epidermal abrasion | 3-7 days | Age, nutritional status |
| shallow cuts | 7-14 days | Wound location and care method |
| Deep wounds | 2-4 weeks | Is it sutured or infected? |
Remember, when you are unsure about how to deal with a wound, the safest option is to seek professional medical help. Correct wound treatment not only speeds up healing, but also effectively prevents infection and scar formation.
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