Initial Care: Clean with soap and water, apply an antiseptic, and cover with a bandage or bandaid.

Post Care: Change the bandage daily; watch for infection. No sutures are needed.

Initial Care: Apply pressure to stop bleeding, clean the wound, and cover it.

Post Care: You may need sutures; keep it clean and dry, and watch for infection.

Definition: A precise cut through the skin, often made during surgery.

Initial Care: Control bleeding, clean the area, and cover with a type of sterile.

Post Care: Sutures are usually required; keep the area clean and follow the doctor’s instructions.

Initial Care: Clean the wound, apply pressure if bleeding, and cover it.

Post Care: Monitor for infection; may need a tetanus shot; go to the ER or Doctors office if it is a deep puntcure.

Initial Care: Control bleeding, clean the area, and cover it with a dressing.

Post Care: Should need sutures, watch for infection, go back to a doctor is usually needed.

• Wear gloves

• Wash hands

• Use sterile equipment

• Dispose of contaminated materials properly

• Disinfect surfaces

• Redness and swelling around the wound.

• Increased pain and warmth at the site.

• Pus or discharge.

• Fever or feeling unwell.