first-aid-for-wound.docx
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STEP1.Control the
bleeding.
Using a clean, dry
bandage (or any cleanabsorbent cloth), apply
very gentle pressure
over the wound to
STEP2.Clean the
wound with water.Wound cleansing
removes debris and
other foreign material
which, if left, may cause
WOU
STEP5.Change the dressing daily
and
ee! an eye out "or signs o"
in"e#tion.
STEP$.Co%er the wound
by D&ESS'N( and )*ND*('N( the
wound.
Dressing protects wounds from infections,
promoting healing and providing,
retaining, or removing moisture. Bandages
can be used to hold dressings in place, to
STEP+.*!!lying *ntibioti#
Oint,ent or Crea,.
eeps out infection while
maintaining the wound clean and