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If someone has just fallen and scraped their knees or cut themselves, what do you do? Here are some ways to treat minor scrapes and cuts and get that person on the road to recovery.
Inspect It
The first thing that needs to be done is to look at the scrape or cut and see if there are any slivers or pebbles that may have stuck inside of it. If so, dip tweezers into rubbing alcohol and pull the slivers or pebbles out from the area. Re-apply the alcohol each time you pull an item out. The rubbing alcohol will help to avoid a bacterial infection from occurring later.
Hydrogen Peroxide Wash
When there is nothing stuck in the cut or scrape, the next step is to thoroughly rinse the area with hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is an antimicrobial agent that will help prevent any infections from developing inside of the wound. Hydrogen peroxide can be placed onto a cotton ball or gauze and just dabbed a few times on the area to clean it out and get rid of any excess blood.
Examine It
After inspecting and washing the area, look at the area again to see if blood is gushing out or slowly streaming out. If blood is gushing out, the wound is definitely not minor, and a trip to the ER or a physician is in order. If it’s a small stream, it is best to take gauze and add some light pressure to the area. The blood should soon stop - it is then best to rewash the area with hydrogen peroxide.
Neosporin
Add some Neosporin to the area, since hydrogen peroxide is only an antimicrobial agent and not an antibacterial ointment. Neosporin will give the cut or scrape an antibacterial treatment and prevent it from scarring. Before placing an adhesive strip over the area, allow the cut or scrape to air out with the Neosporin on it.
Adhesive Strip
Add the adhesive strip very gently. Make sure that it is not on the area too tightly, as air will help heal the wound as well. Be sure to keep an on-hand supply of various sizes of adhesives, since you may have to adjust the size of the adhesive to that of the scrape or cut.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoTo prevent cuts and scrapes from getting infected, be sure to use peroxide or betadine as soon as they happen. Apply neosporin and a band aid to prevent further infection.
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How do you prevent cuts?
If you want to prevent cuts, you just need to be more careful. You can prevent the cuts from getting infected by keeping them clean.
Why is the word aids in band-aids?
Band Aids aid you in healing and protect you, they keep cuts from bleeding constantly, which helps form a scab (will heal faster).... Also it helps (doesn't prevent) cuts, scrapes, etc. from getting infected
Why should you always cover cuts with a bandage?
To prevent the wound from getting infected.
Is pus good in cuts or scrapes?
No. Pus means that the tissue is infected, and needs to be cleaned and rebandaged.
What is the best way to clean cuts and scrapes?
The best thing to clean up cuts and scrapes is peroxide or betadine. Then apply neosporin and a band aid to help prevent infection.
How do you prevent cuts and scrapes when swimming?
where water shoes,and don't run while in the swimmig pool
Can Eucalyptus leaves cure cuts and scrapes?
No. Eucalyptus leaves cannot cure cuts and scrapes.
How do I prevent cuts and scrapes from skating?
To prevent cuts and scrapes while skate boarding, one must always wear protective gear which include a helmet, wrist guards, elbow and knee pads and appropriate shoes. It is advised that inexperienced skateboarders do not attempt to skate in a crowded places or attempt difficult moves.
What is the difference between polysporin and?
Polysporin is used as an ointment to treat cuts and scrapes. This provides an antibiotic coverage to kill germs and prevent infection.
Can a person become infected by getting infected HIV blood on their skin?
If you are not already infected with HIV, then you cannot get it by touching your own blood. HIV can only be contracted if you touch somebody else's blood who is already infected with the disease. This website gives you a detailed explaination of how HIV can be transferred: http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/hiv?page=basics-00-05
What do Sumo wrestlers throw into the ring prior to a match?
To get grip and purify the ring, Sumo and the Japanese thought it would protect them from injuries. It also serves as a disinfectant to prevent any cuts or scrapes from getting infected.
What injuries did Samneric suffer from the night before In Chapter 10 in Lord Of The Flies?
They suffered cuts, scrapes and lip-cuts.
