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As one of the main objectives of a proper wound care is to prevent and treat wound infections, tetanus prophylaxis needs always to be taken into consideration during the first treatment of all non-surgical wounds.
The International first aid, resuscitation, and education guidelines (referred to as the Guidelines) is an international publication made in collaboration with Red Cross Red Crescent Societies, first aid specialists and task-forces. This collaboration of work by volunteers and staff is coordinated by the Global First Aid
Dressings are used to cover wounds, prevent contamination and control bleeding. In providing first aid we commonly used self-adhesive dressings or gauze dressings : • Adhesive dressings are used mainly for small wounds. They come in many different sizes, including specific types for placement on fingertips.
Fluid from wound • Document the amount, type and odor • Light, moderate, heavy • Drainage can be clear, sanguineous (bloody), serosanguineous (blood-tinged), purulent (cloudy, pus-yellow, green) Odor Most wounds have an odor Be sure to clean wound well first before assessing odor (wound cleanser, saline) • Describe as faint, moderate ...
17 Οκτ 2023 · Bandaging a wound is an integral part of first aid treatment. You never know when you or a loved one will suffer a wound that needs first aid. Although deep wounds that bleed profusely need immediate emergency medical care, most minor cuts and wounds can be managed and bandaged at home.
A dressing should be large enough to totally cover the wound, with a safety margin of about 2.5 cm on all sides beyond the wound. A sterile dressing may be used to control bleeding from a major wound or to absorb any discharge from a minor wound.
HOW TO PUT ON A BANDAGE. You can use a bandage to hold a dressing in place, to control bleeding, to support a limb and stop it moving, and to raise an injured limb to reduce swelling. Roller bandages: use these to hold dressings in place and to support injured limbs, particularly for ankles, knees, wrists or elbows.
