First aid management for large wound with glass embedded in the wound?

Answer 1

Make sure you are up to date on your Tetanus shot.

Major Wounds

Apply constant pressure to a severely bleeding wound using a sterile dressing (if possible). Call 9-1-1. Until professional help arrives, hold a constant pressure on the wound for at least twenty minutes. Do not press directly on the wound if there is a foreign object in the wound, such as glass, but apply pressure along the wound area. Do not move the affected limb if you suspect any broken bones or dislocations. With a splint (if possible) immobilize the affected area. As soon as possible, dress the wound with a sterile non-sticking material and stay with the victim until professional help arrives.

First Aid Safety Tips:

• Contact a health professional immedicately for large or open wounds.
• To close these wounds, surgical sutures may be required.
• Frequently check for possible signs of infection (redness, swelling, persistent pain, fever or pus).
• Keep a list of emergency numbers near all the phones in your home.
• With your family members, review first aid procedures on a regular basis.
• First aid kits should be kept well stocked in your home as well as your car and boat.

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