MANOJ KUMAR ( Blogger/Safety Professional)

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Oct 30, 2022

First Aid(Wounds).
By Manoj Kumar(HSE Professional,HSEGURU@YAHOO.IN/+91-8252771261,Aadhaar Number-
584186777088,Ex-Alstom,Permanent Address: Adarsh Nagar,Booty Road,PHED,PO-Bariatu,Ranchi-
834009,Jharkhand,India. Ancestral Home Address: Near Govt. School,Barhara-Ekwana Road,Paschim
Tola,PO+Village+Thana+Block-Barhara,Arrah,Bhojpur,Bihar,India).

Professional Journey(Till Date): Alstom India to Zetwerk(T&D/Railway Division).

Educational Cum Technical Qualifications: M.Sc.(Chemistry),B.Sc.(Chemistry),B.Sc.(Fire,Safety & Hazards

Management,DIS,DFS.First-Aid(DISH Approved,Govt. of Maharastra),IOSH Validated by The British
Institute of Safety,Member:IAC(NewYork),Life Member: Sri Sri Krishna Balrama Mandir,Brindaban).
A wound is any damage or break in the surface of the
skin.

Applying appropriate first aid to a wound can speed up

the healing process and reduce the risk of infection.

Wounds including minor cuts, lacerations, bites and

abrasions can be treated with first aid.

Control bleeding

Use a clean towel to apply light pressure to the area until

bleeding stops (this may take a few minutes). Be aware
that some medicines (e.g. aspirin and warfarin) will
affect bleeding, and may need pressure to be applied for
a longer period of time.

Wash your hands well

Prior to cleaning or dressing the wound, ensure your
hands are washed to prevent contamination and
infection of the wound.

Rinse the wound

Gently rinse the wound with clean, lukewarm water to

cleanse and remove any fragments of dirt, e.g. gravel, as
this will reduce the risk of infection.

Dry the wound

Gently pat dry the surrounding skin with a clean pad or

towel.

Replace any skin flaps if possible

If there is a skin flap and it is still attached, gently

reposition the skin flap back over the wound as much as
possible using a moist cotton bud or pad.

Cover the wound

Use a non-stick or gentle dressing and lightly bandage in

place; try to avoid using tape on fragile skin to prevent
further trauma on dressing removal.
Seek help

Contact your GP, nurse or pharmacist as soon as possible

for further treatment and advice to ensure the wound
heals quickly.

Manage pain

Wounds can be painful, so consider pain relief while the

wound heals. Talk to your GP about options for pain
relief.

Where to get help

See your doctor or nurse if the wound:

shows signs of infection

continues to bleed

you are unable to realign the skin

has dirt, glass, a thorn or other foreign body in the

wound

seems large or deep

is not healing, or is very slow to heal (e.g. not healed
after 4 weeks)

Or if:

you have an underlying medical condition

you have another injury or hit your head at the time of

the injury (you may have a concussion or fracture)

there is a risk of further injury

you are unsure how to manage the wound, or have any

concerns.