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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.
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The first option for treating an open wound is?
rinse the wound with purified water. you can accomplish this by boiling the water and then letting it cool to room temperature, or you can purchase distelled water at a home health care store or pharmacy. if that is not an option or can not wait for boiling water to cool use regular tap water. after the water then use peroxide on wound, then use betadine it is what the hospitol uses before surgery to kill infectiouse diseases. you can also purchase that at the pharmacy.
Prior to treating a wound you notice the victim has shortness of breath with hissing?
He might have a chest wound.
You realize you must first treat yourself prior to treating your buddies To quickly treat your own wound?
apply a clean dressing over the wound. Wrap a bandage around your thigh and tie the knot directly over the wound to provide direct pressure
What should you do after treating a gun shot wound?
Call the police and get to a hospital
He blank a rope around his leg to stop the blank from bleeding?
He tied a rope around his leg to stop the wound from bleeding.
What is the first step in treating a CFI?
The first step in treatment of clenched fist injury is irrigation, a procedure by which the wound is flushed with a stream of water under high pressure or with an antiseptic solution.
A blank or a compress is an immediate protective cover placed over a wound?
Dressing
What is the purpose of wound flushing?
Wound flushing is used to help flush debris from a wound, lessening the risk of infection or treating an infection that already exists. If the wound is flushed with an antiseptic, it is more likely to heal correctly; flushing the wound can help prevent.
Is fura-zone effective in treating proud flesh wound?
No, nitrofurazone is not a treatment for proud flesh.
What type of burn will you be treating if the muscle tissue is visible in the center of the wound?
A 3rd degree burn
What are some tips when healing a wound?
Some of the basic steps in wound care include: cleaning the wound (warm water works well), applying an antibiotic cream or salve on the wound and then applying a bandage to cover it. If it is a large or serious wound, you may want to see your doctor.
Prior to treating a wounded Airman your evaluation reveals that the victim is experiencing shortness of breath and you hear hissing sounds coming from a chest wound patient is suffering from?
an open chest wound
