>>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
