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How to treat a wound?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

That is a: rather broad question and begs many answers depending on specifics. Generally, one treats a wound to maximize the individual's inherent healing rates while minimizing re-injury or ongoing injury. More specifics in the question will get more specific answers.

Answered 2/20/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Wound Care: Stop bleeding by applying pressure. Rinse wound w clean water. Clean surrounding skin w soap & water on wash cloth. Remove debris w tweezers. If material remains in wound – seek medical care. Apply antibiotic ointment. Initially cover w bandage until some healing has occurred. Change bandage when soiled/ wet or at least daily. Need tetanus shot if you haven't had one in last 10 years, don't know

Answered 11/28/2017

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Multifactorial: Stop the bleeding. wash with soap and water. apply antibiotic ointment. cover with a dry dressing. change daily. check your tetanus status. see a doctor if things worsen. sounds like it may have needed sutures from the start.

Answered 2/20/2017

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