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Bathing a wound?
If a wound is not very deep it can be taken care of at home. Make sure to rinse the wound of any debris, then apply peroxide. When it is finished bubbling, dry and apply OTC antibiotic cream, followed by a bandage. If the wound is deep, it is best to go to the hospital in case stitches are needed.
I've got an open wound and I need stitches but there's no way I'm going to go to the hospital can you give any tips on how to treat it at home Don't Tell me to seek medical help?
Although it's stupid and risky not to seek medical help, you can use bandages to wrap the wound and hope it closes on its own. Again, it's stupid not to seek medical help, especially considering it can become seriously infected. If you're nervous about getting stitches, ask a doctor to put you under.
How is circumcision performed at home?
As an adult it isn't in the West. Unlike babies, it needs specialist equipment and usually stitches, etc.
How do you stitch a wound on geese?
Without having access to medical supplies, trying to suture a wound on a goose at home will cause more damage than leaving it alone. If your goose needs medical attention, you should take it to a veterinarian who can sedate the goose, clean the wound and suture with proper supplies as needed.
Can you remove stitches at home from your cat after she has been spayed?
It is not recommended to remove stitches at home from your cat after she has been spayed. It's best to have a veterinarian examine the incision site and remove the stitches to prevent any complications or infections.
How do you treat surgical emphysema after tracheotomy?
There are several things you will need to do at home after a tracheotomy. You will need to be sure the area stays clean and dry and make sure no debris gets down into the open wound.
How many stitches does a sewing machine make per minute?
Depends on the machine. Home units average around 80 to 100 stitches per minute, while industrial models can sew upwards 5,500 stitches per minute.
What is the ''million dollar wound''?
It is a military slang referring to a wound received in war. A person with this wound is sent home from fighting. It appeared in the movie Forrest Gump.
How many stitches do you need on your junior cert home ec cushion?
At least 2.
What can you use at home for a gash wound across face?
Any time a wound has these characteristics, you need to seek medical attention on the same day the wound occurs; e.g. as soon as possible:you can see into the woundyou see fat layers inside the woundyou see anything in the woundthe wound's edges are not close together; for example, the edges stay together with a paper cutthe wound's edges move apart if not held togetherthe wound's edges are ragged or jagged, versus straight "clean" cutthe wound is still bleeding even with pressure appliedthe wound was made by anything metalthe wound was made by anything that is left outsideAny wound to the face or head will heal the BEST with medical attention. Both the face and head are highly vascular-- have lots of blood vessels. The face has many nerves also. Within hours, swelling WILL occur and make a wound to the face or head more difficult to stitch. There can be nerve damage if left to heal on its own. As well, scars happen more frequently with NO treatment; stitches will minimize any scarring.The E.R. doctor will provide medications and instructions for wound dressing and wound care.
What does international trauma mean in wound infection?
When a solider comes home from serving overseas and has a wound that is infected it is important to document how the wound was made. International trauma is asked in case of foreign material being used in the care of the wound.
Wound dehiscence of approximately 2cm at the centre of the wound line occurs following removal of the sutures What immediate action should the nurse take?
What was the name and manufacturer of the sutures? I experienced dihescence of a surgical wound and found out that a number of people had the same problem. I went back to the dermatologist that performed the surgery and she dug into the wound to remove all the stitches and sent me home with "Biafine" cream to insert into the void 2x per day. Saying that the wound will now have to heal by itself from the inside out. She inadverdently missed one of the sutures originally placed. it has been 3 months and my wound is still not healed. Instead of a straight line scar that I'm supposed to have, I have a large circle of scar tissue. The immediate action taken should be to remove the stitches as the problem is probably a tissue rejection of the suture material. I'd have said the nurse should retain the expressed fluid for culture as we're almost certianly looking at an infection, and possibly an anaerobic one at that (some of which are decidedly nasty). Note in the chart any other effects, including putridity. Flush the wound and (with the doctor there at this point) consider debriding the wound. Choice of antiseptic and antibiotic would depend on the results of the culture. I'd enjoy hearing other opinions.
