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How do you reduce the risk of cross infection when caring for bleeding wounds?
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∙ 11y ago
Keep it clean, dry , and covered lightly. If you get a red swollen area, your IV may have infiltrated [slipped out of vein and putting fluid in your surrounding tissues ] in which case , IV needs to be restarted.
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∙ 14y ago
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What are cobwebs used for in warriors?
Gathered and pressed into wounds to stop bleeding. Generally only used with wounds that risk bleeding heavily as they can cause increased risk of infection.
How are wounds and burns treated in wilderness medicine?
wound management strives to stop bleeding, prevent infection, and speed healing. Bleeding from wounds should be controlled by direct pressure.
What risks are associated with reconstructive surgery?
bleeding under the skin (hematoma), wound infection, and the recurrence of pressure sores. Infection in deep wounds can progress to life-threatening systemic infection.
How can you prevent wounds and bleeding?
You do not get injured. If you do have wounds and bleeding, use the proper first aid rules.
How much bleeding is normal when you have hemorrhoid?
None. See your doctor immediately. Feces and open wounds are not a good combination, there is serious risk of life threatening infection from bleeding hemorroids. No joke.
How are wounds treated?
Treatment of wounds involves stopping any bleeding, then cleaning and dressing the wound to prevent infection. Additional medical attention may be required if the effects of the wound have compromised the body's ability to function
Can you put antibiotic ointment on a flesh wound?
Antibiotic ointment can be put on some flesh wounds. It can help to reduce the risk of infection. Antibiotic ointment should not be used on flesh wounds that are deep and require stitches.
What is first aid treatment for all wounds?
The first step is always Control bleeding. This is most typically and easily accomplished by direct pressure to the wound. I see that you've listed this question in the AIDS and HIV categories, so it's a good idea for me to mention that rescuers need to always properly control exposure to antigens or infection -- so gloves and perhaps a face shield may be called for.
How spider web can cure the wounds?
Spiderwebs were used to stop the bleeding of wounds with their natural cowagulent.
Situation Where you use antiseptic?
On wounds to prevent infection.
What is a disease caused by deficency of vitamin k?
excessive bleeding from wounds
Can you give a sentence for the word profusely?
The man was bleeding profusely from his wounds.
