Cuts
Wounds :wound is a rupture or laceration in the tissues of the body. there are two types of wounds:
1-Open wounds:in which the skin is lacerated and the wound bleeds in such a case the body tissues over the wound are exposed to many foreign pathogenic microorganisms,So proper dealing with open wounds is essential
2-Closed wounds: in which there is no damage to the skin ,instead the tissues under the skin are damaged. For example when you are hit by a hard object brusies are formed
Dealing with open wounds:-
Firstly,bleeding should be stopped when dealing open wounds by applying pressure over the wound using a handkerchief for minutes till bleeding stops.
Secondly,after the bleeding stopped,the wound should be washed with water for removing any foreign particles that could be present at the wound site. then the wound is wetted by disinfectant solution for killing bacteria that may contaminate the wound.
Thirdly, the wound should be covered using a bandage.
1-Open wounds:in which the skin is lacerated and the wound bleeds in such a case the body tissues over the wound are exposed to many foreign pathogenic microorganisms,So proper dealing with open wounds is essential
2-Closed wounds: in which there is no damage to the skin ,instead the tissues under the skin are damaged. For example when you are hit by a hard object brusies are formedDealing with open wounds:-
Firstly,bleeding should be stopped when dealing open wounds by applying pressure over the wound using a handkerchief for minutes till bleeding stops.
Secondly,after the bleeding stopped,the wound should be washed with water for removing any foreign particles that could be present at the wound site. then the wound is wetted by disinfectant solution for killing bacteria that may contaminate the wound.
Thirdly, the wound should be covered using a bandage.
Dealing with closed wounds
Closed wounds are treated by ice or cold water compresses for 20 minutes at the site of the wound.
N.B:
In case of open wound that might had exposed to the soil as wounds of the feet when walking bare footed, it is important to get injection against Tetanus(Human tetanus immunoglobulin).