![]() ![]() ![]() replace any skin flaps over the wound if possible with a moist cotton bud or pad.dry the wound by patting the surrounding skin with a clean pad or towel.antiseptic creams are not necessary and may delay healing.clean the wound by rinsing it with clean water and picking out any dirt or debris with tweezers. ![]() wash your hands well before cleaning the wound.stop any bleeding by holding a clean cloth or bandage on it and apply firm light pressure.You can look after most minor cuts and wounds yourself, by following these steps you have a wound that’s not healing or is very slow to healĬHECK YOUR SYMPTOMS - Use the wounds Symptom Checker and find out if you need to seek medical help.you’re not sure whether you’re up to date with your tetanus shots.the wound is contaminated with soil or saliva, or was sustained in dirty water.the wound is from a bite, whether by an animal or another human.you notice changes around the wound, such as spreading redness, increasing pain, tenderness or swelling, or it starts oozing pus.the wound is in or near your eye or is on your eyelid and is not shallow.These may need to be closed with stitches, tissue glue or staples the wound is more than a few millimetres deep and/or the sides of the cut don’t sit together well by themselves (i.e.you have cut your hand from punching something.the wound has dirt, a thorn, glass or other foreign body in it.you can’t properly clean dirt and debris out of the cut.the wound is deep, including puncture wounds, or doesn’t stop bleeding when you apply pressure.Most wounds will heal themselves, but you should see a doctor or nurse if: You can look after most minor wounds, such as many cuts and abrasions, yourself, by keeping them clean and preventing infection. Other types of wounds can be caused by being immobile, such as bed sores or pressure sores and ulcers. Surgical wounds are cuts made during surgery – they are usually closed with stitches (sutures). Puncture wounds may not bleed very much, but they are prone to infection. An animal bite can also cause a puncture wound. Puncture wounds are deep wounds caused by a sharp pointed object, such as a nail, penetrating the skin. ‘Road rash’ is a term used to describe these injuries in cyclists or motorcyclists, resulting from the skin scraping the road surface. Grazes can happen when a person falls off a skateboard or bike and their body moves across the ground. Grazes (also known as abrasions) are superficial (surface) injuries where the upper skin layer is damaged by friction. Lacerations are a deep cut or tear of the skin - they usually have irregular jagged edges. Cuts are usually caused by a sharp object like a knife or glass, or even a sheet of paper. Wounds can be caused by something sudden, such as a cut, a fall or a bad knock.Ĭuts, grazes and lacerations are all examples of wounds. Minor wounds do not usually need medical attention and can usually be treated with first aid. Related information on Australian websitesĪ wound is a break or damage to the skin surface.What are the possible complications of wounds?.If you have a serious wound with bleeding, a broken bone, a serious burn, a significant head injury or an injury from a fall, call an ambulance on triple zero (000). ![]()
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