Open Wound First Aid

Open Wound First Aid. Wash hands to rid of any bacteria. Wash your hands before cleaning a wound Perform the first aid measures and redressing on a clean area Cleanse thoroughly and dry the wound carefully before applying new dressing.

At times however it may be difficult for the first-aider to decide whether a wound needs medical care. Then put broad bandages over the the dressings in order to maintain pressure on the wound. Minor cuts and scrapes usually stop bleeding on their own.

However some injuries do not bleed or very little blood may ooze from the wound.

Most open wounds are minor and can be treated at home. This is a universal rule taught in first aidcare for open wounds. However some injuries do not bleed or very little blood may ooze from the wound. Wounds first aid A wound is any damage or break in the surface of the skin.