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To treat a minor cut at home first wash your hands thoroughly with soap to avoid infection. Next wash the cut with mild soap and water.
Procedure, part 2Apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding.
Procedure, part 3Apply an antibacterial ointment to coat and protect the wound.
Procedure, part 4Once the wound has stopped bleeding cover it with a bandage that will not stick to the injury.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 01/04/2011
Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
What else can I help you with?
Why is a first aid kit needed?
Because you never know when you might suffer a minor cut or scrape that such a kit could be used to treat.
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 is the meaning of the word minor?
Minororities are what Archie Bunker called Minorities.
Is first aid full treatment?
In some minor cases such as a cut finger, first aid may be able to deal with a full treatment by cleansing the wound and dressing it. In other more major cases such as CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), first aid can help administer lifesaving treatment but ongoing treatment would be given by a paramedic and/or Doctor.
Should young people attempt first aid for minor emergencies?
If they are trained.
Emergency medical care for someone who has been hurt or who is sick is called what aid?
First aid is the care of minor injuries or wounds.
How can you use a glass of milk for first aid?
When you have a minor burn on your lip,sip on the milk.
How do you treat minor cuts at work?
You can treat minor cuts at work by rinsing out the cut with warm water in any sink, probably the bathroom or break room, and then putting a band aid on it.
You get a minor cut on your knuckle while grating cheese what do you do?
You should rinse the cut out with cold water and put some sort of anti-bacterial ointment and cover it up with a band-aid
Why is it necessary for the first aid for the cut?
Cleaning a cut with an antiseptic, and then covering the cut with a bandage or sticking plaster, will keep the cut clean and help prevent infection of the wound.
What is the first step when administering first aid?
That depends on what's wrong. You should not administer first aid if you don't know what you're doing. If you would like to learn, the American Red Cross gives first aid instruction at a reasonable cost.
Can you give me a sentence with the word antiseptic?
A first aid kit should always have an antiseptic for minor cuts and scratches.
