INITIAL CARE:

~ Clean the wound

~ Remove any debris

~ Apply medicine/ointment

~ Cover with sterile dressing

POST CARE:

~ Change dressing daily

~ Monitor for signs of infection

~ No referral or sutures needed

INITIAL CARE:

~ Control bleeding with direct pressure

~ Clean the wound

~ Assess depth and length

~ Apply sterile dressing

POST CARE:

~ May require sutures

~ Tetanus shot

~ Referral to urgent care or ER if bleeding persists

~ Keep wound clean and dry

INITIAL CARE:

~ Surgery

~ Post-op dressing applied immediately

~ Pain management

POST CARE:

~ Follow surgeons instructions

~ Watch for infection

~ Sutures or staples removed

INITIAL CARE:

~ Allow minor bleeding to flush contaminants

~ Clean with soap and water

~ Apply antiseptic and sterile dressing

POST CARE:

~ High risk of infection (WATCH CLOSELY)

~ Tetanus booster

~ Referral if wound is deep

~ Sutures if large or gaping

INITIAL CARE:

~ Control bleeding

~ Clean wound gently

~ Cover with sterile dressing

~ Seek emergency care

POST CARE:

~ Referral to ER or specialist

~ May need sutures, skin grafts, or reconstructive surgery

~ Intensive wound care and infection monitoring

~ Pain management and possible antibiotics

~ Pain

~ Heat

~ Redness

~ Swelling

~ Disordered Function

~ Pus

~ Fever