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How To Cure A Wound Which Is Caused Due To A Cut?
Hello, I cut my finger with a knife accidentally about 3 days ago. the wound is open and kind of wide and long. I keep it covered to reduce the risk of infection but it s oozing some kind of liquid and still kind of bleeding when I put the cover over it. It s still an open wound after 3 days and is not starting to heal, what should I do?
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Greetings. Please don't worry, we are there to guide you.
As for as oozing is concerned, it denotes a vein injury and not an artery. If the area begins to swell, apply pressure till the bleeding stops.
Note:
--> If the cut is a centimeter or longer and you can see tissue below the skin, it may need stitches
-If not bleeding and cut is small , Just follow simple steps :
1. Thoroughly clean the wound under running water to free out any debris and dirt.
2. Dry the wound.
3. Add some antibiotic ointment if you have it.
4. Cover the wound with clean cloth like gauze or simply wrap a BAND-AID
5. Avoid water contact with wound.
Visit a doctor and get a TT injection shot if not vaccinated earlier .
Hope it helped.
As for as oozing is concerned, it denotes a vein injury and not an artery. If the area begins to swell, apply pressure till the bleeding stops.
Note:
--> If the cut is a centimeter or longer and you can see tissue below the skin, it may need stitches
-If not bleeding and cut is small , Just follow simple steps :
1. Thoroughly clean the wound under running water to free out any debris and dirt.
2. Dry the wound.
3. Add some antibiotic ointment if you have it.
4. Cover the wound with clean cloth like gauze or simply wrap a BAND-AID
5. Avoid water contact with wound.
Visit a doctor and get a TT injection shot if not vaccinated earlier .
Hope it helped.
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