Hi! as people rather do not care about safety , ill gladly help people with after care on cuts and wounds , this guide can be used on any wound.
any questions will be answered , please just comment.
CUTS AND HOW TO CLEAN THEM.
- cat-scratches (aka, epidermis)
• epidermis cuts can be identified by a scratch looking cut, it closely resembles a ‘cat scratch’, hence the name. epidermis infection levels are low.
• to tend to a epidermis cut, you can wash it with warm water, and let it heal.
- styros (aka, dermis)
• dermis cuts can be identified by the white layer that shows up before blood starts filling the cut. regular styros are not too prone to infection, but it can happen.
• to care for a dermis cut, you can dampen a towel with warm water, and lightly pat at the cut. afterwards, apply antibiotic ointment (ex; neosporin, aquaphor, vaseline) around the cut and put bandaid ontop.
- beans (aka, fat/hypodermis)
• bean cuts can be identified by yellow/orangey bubbles inside the cut. bean cuts, if not well taken care of, are very prone to an infection.
• to clean and confirm your cut wont get infected, clean out with water, (NOT with a papertowel or napkin.) apply ointment AROUND cut, and cover with bandage so debris cant get inside.
- laffy taffy (aka, muscle)
• muscle cuts are at a very high risk for an infection, and absolutely require stitches. please let a medical worker know and have them assist your cut. and infection at this level could be deathly.
• to care for laffy taffy at home, seal shut with steri strips/make steri strips to close the wound as best as possible. medical attention is highly recommended
.5. bone: “bedrock”a wound that exposes bone is an extremely serious injury. if you can see bone or suspect the injury has reached it, seek emergency medical care immediately.these injuries carry a very high risk of infection, significant blood loss, and damage surrounding muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels.while waiting for medical help, cover the wound with a clean dressing if available and avoid putting pressure directly on any exposed bone. do not peek !!! you cannot heal this injury by yourself. please, for the love of god, call an ambulance and stop reading shedtwt threads or reddit posts about it.
- bruises
bruises happen when small blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged, causing blood to collect under the surface. apply a cold pack or ice wrapped in a cloth for 10–20 minutes at a time during the first 24 hours to help reduce the pain or swelling.
avoid placing ice directly on your skin, as this can cause a cold injury or frostbite.
after the first couple of days, switching to a warm compress or heat pack may help improve blood flow and support the healing process.
- burns
for minor burns, cool the area under cool running water for 20 minutes as soon as possible. avoid using ice, butter, toothpaste, or other home remedies, as these can make the injury worse. once the burn has been cooled, cover it with a clean, non-stick dressing or plastic wrap to protect it.
call emergency services immediately if the burn:
was caused by chemicals or electricity.
affects the face, major joints or airways.
is deep, charred, white, leathery, or otherwise appears to be a full-thickness (third degree) burn.
is very large or if the person is having trouble breathing.
INFECTION INFO
“what causes infections? how can i identify and tend to infections?”
**CAUSES*\*
infections can occur by not taking proper care of the wound, not changing bandages, or getting something inside.
**IDENTIFYING*\*
identifying infections in the early stage can be easy, you can spot infections by yellow/green pus near the area, or if the cut is a fleshy glossy pink in the cut. you can feel the infection by it being hot to the touch, or swelling around the area.
**GETTING RID OF*\*
change out bandages within 12–24 hours. apply ointment *AROUND* cut, and cover with bandage to ensure no debris gets inside.
SUPPLIES
“where can i buy medical supplies?”
any drugstore, pharmacy, or Walmart
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!! PLEASE STAY SAFE.
