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The wound must first be cleaned with soap and water and patted dry. After the antibiotic is applied, the wound should be covered with a dressing such as a bandage or a protective gel or spray.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoClean it with soap and water then apply rubbing alcohol with cotton swabs or paper towel.
In reference to the above suggestion, applying rubbing alcohol may cause the wound to burn or for the regenerated tissue and the healing process to slow.
Sterile water, sterile gauze. - A special dressing may be required depending on the type of wound.
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∙ 13y agoThe wound should not be exposed to bacterial growth by keeping the wound clean & dry with antibacterial medicines.Iodine is a good disinfectant & prevents bacterial growth.
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What is wound or injury?
wound is less serious than an injury. A wound can be treated with a first aid kit, while an injury would be best treated by doctors. Plus, injuries take longer time to fully heal.
How were wounded soldiers treated in American Revolution?
The soldires were treated like a patient a very safeone .the doctors wound mix up chemicals to help the wound get better.
When an animal patient arrives in the hospital with a wound what must be evaluated first before the wound can be treated?
The attitude of the animal.
Is treated a helping verb?
No. It is the past tense or past participle of the verb (to treat). A helping verb (can, may, have, do) is used with a verb, and is conjugated rather than the verb itself. He treated the wound. He did treat the wound. (helping verb did, past tense of do)
How is cutaneous diphtheria treated?
Cutaneous diphtheria is usually treated by cleansing the wound thoroughly with soap and water, and giving the patient antibiotics for 10 days.
What do you do when your bitten by a camel spider?
Solifugae do not have venemous bites, but can cause a ragged wound due to their relatively powerful mouthparts. The wound should be washed out immediately, and treated with antiseptics.
Why did native Americans get treated differently?
Some of them were treated better than others, but on the whole the end result wound up being much the same in every case.
How are most snakebites treated?
They are treated by first sucking the poison out of the wound and a bondage with a splint. That is just first aid. Of course you need an antidote in a hospital under medical supervision.
What is the prognosis of fight bites?
The prognosis depends on the patient's underlying state of health and compliance with treatment; depth of the wound; the involvement of the joint capsule or tendon; and the length of time before the wound is treated.
How are wounds made by human bites treated?
The doctor will wash the wound with water under high pressure and debride it. Debridement is the removal of dead tissue and foreign objects from a wound to prevent infection.
What supplies are use for a gunshot wound from home?
With almost no exceptions (grazing flesh wound, perhaps) gunshot wound is a medical emergency, and should be treated at a hospital. That does not just apply to gut, thorax or head wounds - even a .22 bullet lodged in the arm greatly increases the potential for blood poisoning or permanent nerve damage, let alone extraction of the slug. People who think gunshot wound can be adequately treated at home have seen too many cowboy movies.
What should you do if more than one wound is found during a quick patient assessment?
Assess both wounds. Assess for blood loss. Treat the most serious wound first. Protect the lesser wound(s) until those can be treated. Transport as soon as safe to do so.
