Laceration is something, which we all know about. Basically it is minor bleeding, when at times we graze our knee while playing, cut your finger while chopping vegetables and sometimes nick our self while shaving.
Minor lacerations are treatable at home, but for deeper lacerations, one needs to take medical attention.
Walk in clinic doctors suggests few measures called first aid for minor lacerations, which is discussed below-
Immediately wound should be washed so that dirt or debris gets removed and there is no chance of infection to be occurred.
Once it is thoroughly cleaned, gentle pressure with clean towel should be made on wound, so that flow of blood could stop. This process needs to be done for about five to fifteen minutes till the bleeding is under control.
Many times people keep on checking the wound while applying pressure, which hinders the blood clotting process. Therefore, constantly pressure should be made on the wound. After 5 to 15 minutes are over, gauze should be removed.
After doing so, an antibacterial ointment should be applied. This helps prevent the wound from getting infected. Later, wound should be closed with a clean bandage.
Liquid bandages are optimal for treating minor lacerations, as you need to out a little over the wound and hold it over the skin. The bandage has glue which sticks on the cut.
Dressing is needed to be done regularly, to prevent injury from getting infected. Depending on the extent of the injury and bleeding, one might have to either do dressing once in a day or twice in day.
This aforementioned first aid process is done at times when minor laceration has happened. However, at times when wound appear to be deep and the bleeding does not stop; there is need of medical attention from a doctor. He would provide you specific advice that will help prevent the bleeding further.
However, if you are confused of when to consult the doctor, then here are few questions that determine your visit to the emergency department:
Is the wound still bleeding despite of all first aid measures?
Minor lacerations are treatable at home, but for deeper lacerations, one needs to take medical attention.
Walk in clinic doctors suggests few measures called first aid for minor lacerations, which is discussed below-
Immediately wound should be washed so that dirt or debris gets removed and there is no chance of infection to be occurred.
Once it is thoroughly cleaned, gentle pressure with clean towel should be made on wound, so that flow of blood could stop. This process needs to be done for about five to fifteen minutes till the bleeding is under control.
Many times people keep on checking the wound while applying pressure, which hinders the blood clotting process. Therefore, constantly pressure should be made on the wound. After 5 to 15 minutes are over, gauze should be removed.
After doing so, an antibacterial ointment should be applied. This helps prevent the wound from getting infected. Later, wound should be closed with a clean bandage.
Liquid bandages are optimal for treating minor lacerations, as you need to out a little over the wound and hold it over the skin. The bandage has glue which sticks on the cut.
Dressing is needed to be done regularly, to prevent injury from getting infected. Depending on the extent of the injury and bleeding, one might have to either do dressing once in a day or twice in day.
This aforementioned first aid process is done at times when minor laceration has happened. However, at times when wound appear to be deep and the bleeding does not stop; there is need of medical attention from a doctor. He would provide you specific advice that will help prevent the bleeding further.
However, if you are confused of when to consult the doctor, then here are few questions that determine your visit to the emergency department:
Is the wound still bleeding despite of all first aid measures?
- Is debris difficult to remove?
- Are you able to see the bone or tendon through the open cut?
- Do you suspect that your underlying tendon or nerve has been cut?
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