how to treat cuts

A St John Ambulance trainer shows you how to treat a cut or a graze. Clean the scraped area with water and a gentle soap to remove any debris.

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Minor cuts and scrapes usually stop bleeding on.

. Apply astringents antiseptics or alcohol on the surrounding. Then control the bleeding. These simple first aid steps will show you how to clean a wound apply pressure and rais. If its painful you can take.

First make sure it stops bleeding take a paper towel and dab it applying pressure to make it stop bleeding quicker. Put a gauze bandage a towel or similar cloth material over the cut and apply pressure until the bleeding stops. This will help stop it getting infected. Once larger cuts are clean and disinfected place a clean dressing over the wound.

Watch for Signs of Infection If. These guidelines can help you care for minor cuts and scrapes. The important thing is to make sure the wound is clean and treated to prevent infection. You can treat a cut or graze yourself by stopping any bleeding cleaning the wound and covering it with a plaster or dressing.

This helps avoid infection. Next squeeze out the blood under running water over the sink. Elevating the finger will help as well. Having a dog-specific first aid kit on hand knowing what to use to treat a cut at home and recognizing when your dog needs veterinary attention are all important parts of pet care.

Most small cuts and scrapes can be treated at home. You can use proper stuff that you use to treat. Most first aid kits will supply gauze pads which are ideal because they allow air to get. When treating scrapes.

If the person with the cut feels weak or dizzy call 911 and treat for shock. Using a thin layer of antibiotic ointment before applying the bandage or gauze dressing will help keep cuts and scrapes clean and moist and help curb scarring.