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the process of scraping or wearing something away.

Gently clean the area with cool to lukewarm water and mild soap. Remove dirt or other particles from the wound using sterilized tweezers. For a mild scrape that's not bleeding, leave the wound uncovered. If the wound is bleeding, use a clean cloth or bandage, and apply gentle pressure to the area to stop any bleeding.

Post care:
When to stop covering a wound. You should keep a wound moist and covered for about five days. Change the bandage daily (or more, if the cut reopens or begins bleeding again). Reapply petroleum jelly with each change of bandage.

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a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.

1. Apply direct pressure to the wound. ...

2. If possible, elevate the wound above the heart. ...

3. Do not tie a tourniquet around an affected limb. ...

4. If bleeding stops, let some water run over the wound. ...

5. If muscle, tendon, bone, or organs are exposed, do not try to push them back into place.

Post care:
Care for your stitches and wound as follows: Keep the area clean and dry for the first 24 to 48 hours after stitches have been placed. Then, you can start to gently wash around the site 1 to 2 times daily. Wash with cool water and soap.

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a wound made by a pointed object such as a nail, knife, or sharp tooth.

1. Wash your hands. This helps prevent infection.

2. Stop the bleeding. Apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth.

3. Clean the wound. Rinse the wound with clear water for 5 to 10 minutes. ...

4. Apply an antibiotic. ...

5. Cover the wound. ...

6. Change the dressing. ...

7. Watch for signs of infection

Post care:
The wound could take 2 days to 2 weeks to heal. Watch for signs of infection. Symptoms might include swelling, redness, pain, or pus coming from the wounded area. Call the doctor if you notice signs of infection.

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the action of pulling or tearing away.

Home care

1. Keep the wound clean and dry for the first 24 to 48 hours, or as your healthcare provider advises.

2. If there is a dressing or bandage, change it when it gets wet or dirty. ...

3. If stitches or staples were used, check the wound every day.

4. After taking off the dressing, wash the area gently with soap and water.

Post care:
Keep wound dry for 24 hours, then remove bandage and shower normally. Cleanse wound gently, allowing soap and water to run over wound, but do not scrub. Keep wound moist with Polysporin ointment or Vaseline, and cover daily with a clean non-stick bandage.

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a surgical cut made in skin or flesh

go to the hospital and get the needed surgery

Post care:

1. Gently wash it with soap and water to remove the crust.

2. Do not scrub or soak the wound.

3. Do not use rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or iodine, which can harm the tissue and slow wound healing.

4. Air-dry the incision or pat it dry with a clean, fresh towel before reapplying the dressing.

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1. Hand hygiene.

2. Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, masks, eyewear).

3. Respiratory hygiene / cough etiquette.

4. Sharps safety (engineering and work practice controls).

5. Safe injection practices (i.e., aseptic technique for parenteral medications).

6. Sterile instruments and devices.

7. Clean and disinfected environmental surfaces.

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Pus. Pus or cloudy fluid is draining from the wound.

Pimple. A pimple or yellow crust has formed on the wound.

Soft Scab. The scab has increased in size.

Red Area. Increasing redness occurs around the wound.

Red Streak. A red streak is spreading from the wound toward the heart.

More Pain. The wound has become very tender.

More Swelling. Pain or swelling is increasing 48 hours after the wound occurred.

Swollen Node. The lymph node draining that area of skin may become large and tender.

Fever. A fever occurs.

The wound hasn't healed within 10 days after the injury.