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A wound is damage to the skin. It can be a superficial rubbing of the epidermis only or damage to the deeper layers of the skin and blood vessels. Most of us know how to deal with a wound, but are we sure? Learn the facts and myths about wound healing.
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1/ 11 Decontamination of wounds
The wound should not be disinfected with a large amount of alcohol and hydrogen peroxide, it may hinder the healing of the wound. Rather, a bleeding wound should be rinsed with clean, cold soapy water. photo of BE&W
2/ 11 Moisturizing wounds
When treating wounds, it is important to moisten them with special wound healing agents that facilitate healing. photo of BE&W
3/11 Dressing wounds
Covering small wounds with a plaster is beneficial, it protects the wound from irritation, accelerating healing. Read more in Put to the wound.
4/ 11 Wound infection
Wound infections should be treated with antibiotic ointments. This ointment must be prescribed by a doctor. Read more. photo of BE&W
5/ 11 Bandaging wounds
Extensive wounds should be bandaged to prevent the edges of the wound from spreading and becoming infected.
6/ 11 Sewing the wound
Large and deep wounds should be sutured by a surgeon – this will facilitate their healing and reduce pain.
7/ 11 Compressing the wound
Wound hemorrhage should be stopped by pressure, preferably with sterile dressings.
8/ 11 Butter for burns
In no case should you lubricate the burn with butter, oil or egg white. This can raise the temperature of a burned skin, increasing the pain and making it difficult to heal. Read more in First aid for burns.
9/ 11 Nose haemorrhage
You can stop a nosebleed with a cold tampon and cool compresses on the nape and neck. The head should not be tilted back as it may cause choking with blood in the event of a large haemorrhage.
10/ 11 Bites
Animal bites and soil contaminated wounds should be decontaminated. The patient should receive anti-tetanus serum and / or anti-rabies serum. read more
11/11 Blood anatomy
The wound can heal by the so-called Rapid growth consisting in quick, simple sticking of the edges and the formation of a small scar or through granulation, which is a longer process and leads to the formation of a large, visible scar with discoloration. Read more BE&W photo