Initial Care

• Wash hands and wear gloves.

• Rinse the wound with clean water to remove debris.

• Apply antiseptic and cover with a sterile bandage.

  Post Care

  Change the bandage daily or if it becomes wet/dirty.

  Monitor for signs of infection.

  Usually no need for sutures or referrals unless severe.

Initial Care:

• Stop the bleeding with a clean cloth and pressure.

• Clean the wound with water.

• Apply a sterile bandage.

• Post Care:

  • Seek medical attention for deep wounds needing sutures.

  • Follow-up with wound cleaning and dressing changes.

• Initial Care: Control bleeding, rinse the area gently, and wrap the avulsed tissue in sterile gauze (if recoverable). Seek immediate medical attention.

• Post Care: May require surgical intervention. Follow up for wound care instructions and antibiotics.

• Always wear gloves to prevent contamination and transmission of pathogens.

• Use sterile tools and materials when cleaning and dressing wounds.

• Properly dispose of used gloves, bandages, and other contaminated materials.

• Wash hands thoroughly before and after wound care.

• Signs: Redness, swelling, warmth, increased pain, pus discharge, or a foul smell. Fever may also indicate systemic infection.

• Picture: Include an image showing an infected wound for clear recognition.