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6. Tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic that may also treat skin inflammation. However, tea tree oil based products can not be used for burns. You may apply diluted tea tree ...
First aid do’s. Help the person to remain calm. If the cut is large or bleeding heavily, have them lie down. If the wound is on an arm or leg, raise the limb above the heart to slow bleeding ...
Take the following steps for minor cuts and lacerations. 1. Stop the Bleeding. Apply direct pressure on the area. 2. Clean and Protect. Clean the area with warm water and gentle soap. Apply an ...
This includes the length and depth. Your wound likely requires stitches if: it’s deeper or longer than half an inch. it’s deep enough that fatty tissue, muscle, or bone is exposed. it’s wide ...
Wound Care Step 3: Wash Around It. 8 /13. Put a little bit of soap on a washcloth and wash around the injured spot. Try not to get soap on the wound. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or iodine, because ...
Here are some other tips on caring for stitches: Resist the urge to scratch. You could pull them out. Don’t swim. Wait until your stitches are out before you go into the pool or pond. Do take ...
The most common causes of cuts and puncture wounds are external injuries that break or tear the skin. These causes include: falls. car accidents. broken glass. stabbings. razor cuts. The most ...
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