What to do when you have cut

     What is Cut?

    An injury due to opening in the skin
   Minor Cuts / Scrapings
    No treatment is required
    Care required to
prevent infection

   Treatment for Minor Cuts

    Clean wound with water
    Avoid soap
    Remove dirt/debris in the wound
    Apply antibiotic ointment
    Dress/ bandage the wound
    Change dressing daily
    Minor cuts stop bleeding in10 min
    Apply gentle pressure if bleeding persists

   Deep cuts

    May bleed heavily
    May expose underlying tissues

   Treatment For Deep Cuts

    May require stitching
    Requires Tetanus Toxoid (TT) if:
    a. Cut is dirty or has debris
    b. TT taken 5 years ago
    Consult a doctor in case of:
    a. Delayed wound- healing
    b. Pus Discharge
    c. Fever

   Points to note

    Do not try to clean a major wound
    Do not remove deeply- lodged debris
    Do not breathe on an open wound
    Do not push back exposed body parts