• Wash hands/wear gloves

• Gently clean the wound with water to remove any dirt/debris

• Apply antiseptic

• Cover with a sterile bandage

Post Care:

• Keep clean and dry

• Change dressing daily or if wet/dirty

• Watch for signs of infection

Referral: Rare unless embedded debris or large area.

• Wash hands/wear gloves

• Control bleeding with direct pressure

• Clean the area carefully

• Cover with sterile dressing

Post Care:

• Depending on depth, may need sutures

• Monitor for signs of infection

• Keep wound edges closed with Steri-Strips or sutures if needed

Referral: Rare unless embedded debris or large area.

• Wash hands/wear gloves

• Apply gloves and stop bleeding with pressure

• Clean thoroughly to prevent infection

• Cover with sterile dressing

Post Care:

• May require sutures or adhesive strips depending on severity

• keep covered and clean.

• Watch for signs of infection

Referral: Yes, for deep or contaminated wounds.

• Control bleeding

• Do not remove large embedded objects, instead, stabilize and seek help

• Clean area gently

• Cover with sterile dressing

Post Care:

• High risk of infection so monitor closely

Referral: Yes, often needed for tetanus shot and evaluation for internal damage or infection.

• Control heavy bleeding with direct pressure

• Keep torn tissue so that it can be glued/sewed back on

  
  

Post Care:

• May need surgery

• Monitor for shock

• Tetanus prophylaxis as needed

Referral: Emergency referral needed

• Increased redness and swelling

• Warmth around the wound

• Pain or tenderness

• Pus or cloudy drainage

• Fever