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What else can I help you with?
Is leaving a wound open to air better than applying a dressing?
Not all the time due to infection, it would be wise to clean the wound if possible, then to apply a plaster for a while (usually a day or so), then to take off the plaster and let it heal by itself.
How do you make a plaster the plaster as in the plaster if you cut yourself?
To make a plaster for a cut, clean the wound with mild soap and water, pat it dry, and apply an over-the-counter antiseptic cream. Cover the cut with a sterile adhesive bandage or plaster to protect it from dirt and bacteria. Replace the plaster daily or as needed, and keep the wound clean and dry for proper healing.
How has penicillin been used ever since discovery?
you apply it directly to the wound and plaster it
Why you put a plaster over a cut?
A plaster is used to cover a cut or wound to protect it from exposure to dirt, bacteria, and other elements that can cause infection. It also helps to keep the wound moist, promoting faster healing and reducing scarring.
What are the importance of covering cuts and grazes?
by using anticepitic wipes and plaster or bandage, this will stop the wound from being infected more
How do you treat a wound?
you either wrapp a plaster around or you get a cotton wool wet it with hot water and place it on the wound and do not walk on it too much or else the pain will groww and that's all you need to knoww
How do you deal with cuts grazes and wounds and why it is important to do so?
by using anticepitic wipes and plaster or bandage, this will stop the wound from being infected more
Have an open wound?
This question is very vague. What kind of open wound? Any open wound that needs stitching means attending hospital. If stitches are not needed, then normal first-aid will do: Wash the wound with an antiseptic solution, cover with a sterile pad, bandage or use a plaster. Change the covering in a day or two, until healed.
Abdominal wound and bowel can be seen in the wound. what action would you take?
Abdominal wound and bowel can be seen in the wound. what action would you take?
What do you do if someone has cut their toe?
If it is a minor cut, and not to much bleeding, we give first aid. If first aid kit is available, we clean the wound with spirit then put an aseptic (sterlized) plaster or film-tape. If the wound is severe and bleeding continues, we press on the wound, and call for medical help!
What would normal vital signs be for a victim of chest gunshot wound?
If they are normal, they would be the same as if the wound was not there at all. But there is nothing that would be normal with gunshot wound. It would depend on where the wound is and how much blood is lost.
Is it ok to sleep with a plaster?
Sleeping with a plaster (bandage) is generally acceptable as long as it is secure and not causing discomfort. It's important to keep the area clean and dry to prevent infection. However, if the plaster becomes wet or starts to loosen, it should be changed. Always follow any specific instructions provided by a healthcare professional regarding wound care.
