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W is for Wounds

Always ask if the person has had a tetanus immunisation – and if in doubt seek medical advice.

What’s happening?

The person in trouble may have:

  • grazes, lacerations, incised wounds (razor or knife cuts), puncture, stab wounds or bullet wounds.

What to do

  • Clean the wound as best you can with soap and water or a little antiseptic.
  • Don’t try to take out foreign bodies that haven’t eased out with the cleaning.
  • Find a sterile bandage large enough to completely cover the wound.
  • Raise the injured part.
  • If you think the wound has become infected – seek medical advice.

Wiping towards the wound when cleaning it can increase the risk of infection – always wipe away from the wound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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