Even at home, people are still prone to accidents. Kids while playing, moms while cooking, dads doing repair works and so on are all prone to bruises and wounds. There are two types of wounds, close wound and open wound. An open wound is characterized by a tear of the outer layer of the skin and bleeding. So when treatment is given we oftentimes wonder when the wound is going to heal. Here's what we can do to speed up the healing process.
How To Heal Open Wounds Faster
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How To / Instruction
Difficulty: Normal
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1Open wounds have a priority, typically bleeding first, cleaning after, then bandaging appropriately.
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2If the wound is bleeding cover it with a clean towel (sometimes this is a luxury, so grab something close), then place it on the wound.
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3If the wound is bleeding apply direct pressure waiting between 2-5 minutes (for most clots).
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4Once bleeding is stopped, clean the surrounding area (never directly).
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5Cleaning disinfects the area, limiting infection.
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6Then cover with bandage or for smaller cuts a band aid will do.
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7Wounds heal faster if you allow it not to be touched incessantly. As well as when bandages are changed regularly.
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8Clean areas are important to avoid opportunistic infections (causing issues in recovery).
Tips and Warnings
Get medical attention if needed - this is the first step in how to heal an open wound faster.
Avoid infection - make sure to wash the open wound well with soap and water and use an anti-septic. If an infection occurs, this will delay the healing of the wound and make it heal slower.
For severe wounds it is always advisable to consult a physician to see if it requires stitching and to avoid further harm to the wound.
Posted 2011-04-02
I know now if I get a wound what I am going to do to help it heal faster. I am very grateful for this advice.
Posted 2011-04-03
That, and keep a first-aid kit handy so you can deal with it when it happens. And take a St. John Ambulance course if there's one in your area.
Posted 2011-04-07
I get scrapped all the time so defiantly something I practice regularly! Good, easy to follow article!
Posted 2011-04-07
Nice one, I'm snowboarder so during winter season i get scrapped a lot after doing tricks in snow park, this one really useful for me.
Posted 2011-04-08
thanks- I have gotten scraped up several times recently...
Posted 2011-04-08
Useful stuff,very useful I may say.I always go to the hospital when i get scrapped,but now i can take care of my own,of course if it is not too serious.
Posted 2011-04-08
amazing tutorial here..very educational..nice one sir this is very useful to us..this helps me a lot especially to avoid infection.
Posted 2011-04-08
Sweet! I tend to get scraped and cut a lot while mountain climbing, and this will come in handy. As its a long walk to a doctors.
Posted 2011-04-08
very edcational...i have 2 young boys who are always getting hurt..i will definatly be puttin these tips to the test....thanks
Posted 2011-04-28
Open wounds is harmful if we don't know how to make a first aid..this article is very useful to us, even though in a very simple way..lets follow this tips heal our open wounds faster..