Puncture Wounds
Scrub with soap and water. Scrub vigorously to encourage bleeding if bleeding is limited. Rinse with water. Pat dry then bandage. Call doctor to determine if tetanus booster is needed. Watch for signs of infection.
Severe Wounds
Apply direct pressure to wound. Elevate wounded arm/leg above level of heart. (Assuming no broken bones.) Apply dressing. If necessary add more dressings on top but DO NOT remove any dressings. Treat for shock by covering and keeping warm. If bleeding persists, continue direct pressure to wound and apply pressure to nearest pressure point (arm: press against artery on inside of upper arm; leg: press against artery at crease of groin.)
WARNING: Use a tourniquet only when previous measures have failed and victim is bleeding to death. If used, tighten tourniquet until bleeding stops. Do Not loosen or remove it.
Do you recommend getting on an antibotic?
ReplyDeleteI heard if the cause of the wound is still in the skin to not take it out...to go to the hospital and have a dr. take it out. That you could bleed to death if it were serious.
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