A wound is defined as a break in the skin usually caused by different types of
trauma. It can be in a form of a cut, a stab, or a scrape. There are many types
of wound which can be classified according to severity. Some wounds are severe
enough that the patient needs to be brought to the hospital. Some are moderate
in severity that the patient can care for it at home very carefully. And some
are mild like minor scrapes which only needs to be cleaned and disinfected.
Whatever type a wound may be, it is important that you know how to take care of
it on your own. AllForOne HomeHealth presents us with tips on how to care for
wounds.
Whether you experienced a fall with moderate severity wound, or
you just came home from the hospital, it is very important that you continue
caring for it until it completely heals. We need to clean, disinfect, and
protect the wound from risks of infection. For people with extreme wound cases,
they can have the privilege of having a specialist care for them right at their
own homes. AllForOne Home Healthcare
provides services as such. Learning to do mild wound care by ourselves is easy.
Here's how:
First, you need to gather all the necessary materials to
save time, energy, and effort. You're going to need the following:
-
Clean, running water
- Antibacterial soap
- Betadine
-
Antibiotic ointment
- Sterile gauze pad
- Sterile cotton
balls
- Bandage tape
- Ice packHere's the
procedure:
1. Stop the wound from bleeding – In order for you
to thoroughly clean the wound, you need to stop it from bleeding first. A more
important reason is to prevent yourself from losing too much blood especially if
you have a deep cut. Use a sterile gauze pad in applying pressure to the wound.
If gauze is not available, use the cleanest cloth you can find.
2.
Irrigate the wound with running water – You have to get rid of all the dirt
and other particles on the wound and around the area. Running water is ideal to
use because soaking the wound would not completely remove the particles. This
also prevents infection.
3. Use Betadine to disinfect the wound –
Betadine contains the active ingredient called Povidone-iodine which kills
almost all kinds of bacteria. Use a sterile cotton ball in applying Betadine to
the wound. Start from the center going outward in a circular motion. Do not let
your fingers touch the area.
4. Apply Antibiotic ointment – spread
some antibiotic ointment on the wound and around it to further prevent
infection.
5. Cover the wound – Physically shield the wound from
further trauma, infection, and dirt by applying sterile gauze or dressing over
it. Use the bandage tape to secure it in place. This promotes wound healing
too.
6. Apply cold compress – Once the wound is securely bandaged,
you can apply an ice pack over it. Most wounds come with swelling and pain,
applying cold temperature to it helps in minimizing swelling and giving great
relief from pain. Check Allforonehhc.com for contact details to inquire about
their home wound care service.
Follow these steps in caring for your
wound. It is also recommended that you consult a healthcare provider about your
wound if in case it needs professional treatment. You can still stay at home
without worrying going to a hospital or clinic. Andy Schott leads a team of medical
professionals who makes your own home an alternative to hospitals or nursing
home stays.
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