Daya Davis Gothica How Are Open Wounds Treated? Because most open wounds are minor, they can be treated at home by doing the following: Wash and disinfect the wound to removing all dirt and debris. Use direct pressure and elevation to control bleeding and swelling. Bandage the wound with a sterile dressing or bandage (very minor wounds may heal fine without a bandage). Keep the wound clean and dry for five days. Rest. Take acetaminophen for pain if needed. Apply ice if there is bruising or swelling. Do not pick at scabs. Use SPF 30 sunscreen over the area until completely healed. See your doctor if: the open wound is deeper than a half inch the bleeding does not stop with direct pressure and/or lasts for longer than 20 minutes the bleeding is the result of a serious accident To treat the open wound, your doctor may do the following: clean the wound numb the area with anesthetic stitch or suture the wound use skin glue to close the wound administer a tetanus booster shot in puncture cases prescribe penicillin or another antibiotic if there is an infection prescribe pain medication reattached a severed body part It is very important to always wash your hands and work on a clean surface when changing bandages and dressings. Disinfect and dry the wound thoroughly before redressing. Dispose of old dressings and bandages in a plastic bag.
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 06:45:20 +0000
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