How to treat lacerations

Damage to the integrity of the skin and soft tissues is called wound. Lacerated wounds can be formed by a sudden mechanical impact on the skin and the layers located deeper. As a rule, the laceration is accompanied by weak or heavy bleeding.

Instruction

1. Try to stop the bleeding way that is suitable for a particular situation. This will reduce blood loss and allow you to inspect the wound to determine the extent of tissue damage. Remove the remaining in the wound, the remnants of clothes or other items.
2. It is possible that clothing and weapons were brought the infection inside. Wash the wound with antiseptic agents (solution furatsilina, hydrogen peroxide or a weak solution of manganese). You can use a large amount of water. Clean the wound from the top edge to the bottom. Do everything carefully, without pressure.
3. When a deep wound in some cases, give the man an antibiotic, and when severe pain pain medication. Follow the body temperature, its increase indicates the presence of infection in the wound
4. Dry the wound. To do this, DAB the wound with absorbent wipes; do so several times, until you remove all the liquid.
5. Lubricate the edges of wounds zelenkoj or iodine. In no case do not pour solutions directly into the wound: the degree of nerve damage is high enough, which causes severe pain (possible shock).
6. Apply a sterile bandage is not too tight so as not to disturb the circulation. If the blood seeped through the bandage, put a few on top of another without removing the previous layer.
7. In any case, take the wounded to the emergency room or emergency Department of the hospital for consultation. You may need the intervention of a surgeon or giving it a few stitches.
8. Laceration can heal up to 10 days (without complications). During this period, handle the wound, bandaging, control the degree of healing and monitor the overall condition of the injured.