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What's a fracture with an open wound
It is possible to get an infection in any open wound if not treated, but if you wash it with soap and water, put some triple antibiotic ointment on it then bandage it, it should be fine. If you notice it gets inflammed (red around the wound) consult a doctor.
It is possible to get an infection in any open wound if not treated, but if you wash it with soap and water, put some triple antibiotic ointment on it then bandage it, it should be fine. If you notice it gets inflammed (red around the wound) consult a doctor.
If you are not sure if a chest wound has penetrated the chest wall completely, treat the wound as though it were an open chest wound.
A Wash and clean it throughly. B Disinfect it. C Stop any flow of blood. D Assess the wound's edges, if they are jagged then see a doctor, of they are 'clean' then it may be enough to apply an antibacterial ointment and a suitable dressing. E Clean the wound and re-bandage it every day.
swelling of the wound,pus in the wound ,pain,redness
the edges of the sealing material for an open chest wound should extend how far past the edge of the wound?
which blood components would be used to repair an open wound? which blood components would be used to repair an open wound?
An Open Chest Wound (Sucking Chest Wound)
No, it is not safe to lick an open wound, because it is unsanitary and may damage your health.
The first option for treating an open wound is cleaning it with an antiseptic. This will destroy any germs before you can cover the wound.
An open fracture, also called a compound fracture, is a broken bone with an open skin wound.