• Increased redness and swelling

• Warmth around the wound area

• Pus or cloudy drainage

• Increased pain and tenderness

• Fever or chills

• Red streaks spreading that spread from the wound

• Wash hands before and after treating a wound

• Wear disposable gloves to prevent contact with bodily fluids

• Use sterile equipment and dressing

• Dispose of used gloves and dressing properly

• Clean any surface that come into contact with blood or any other bodily fluids.

Initial Care - Elevate the area, apply a cold compress to reduce swelling, and rest the injured area.

Post Care - Continue to do all are in initial care and watch for increased pain or swelling.

Initial Care - Apply direct pressure to control the bleeding, clean the wound with water, and cover with a sterile bandage. Seek medical attention if the wound is deep.

Post Care - Keep the wound clean and dry, change bandages as necessary/recommended, and watch for signs of infection.

Initial Care - Clean the wound with water, do not remove the object if still embedded in the skin. Seek medical attention and apply a clean bandage.

Post Care - Keep the wound clean and dry, change the bandage daily and watch for signs of infection.

Initial Care - Control the bleeding by applying pressure, and clean with water. Seek medical attention if the cut is deep and/or won't stop bleeding.

Post Care - Keep wound clean and dry, change bandages as needed/recommended and watch for signs of infection.

Initial Care - Clean the wound with water to remove debris, apply antibiotic ointment, and coverit with a sterile bandaid

Post Care - Keep the would clean and dry and change the bandage daily. Watch for signs of infection.