Cuts, Scrapes and Stitches: Caring for Wounds
The best way to clean a cut, scrape or puncture wound (such as from a nail) is with cool water. You can hold the wound under running water or fill a tub with cool water and pour it from a cup over the wound. Use soap and a soft washcloth to clean ... [... more]
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Cortadas, raspaduras y puntos: cómo cuidar las heridas
La mejor manera de cuidar una cortada, raspadura o herida por pinchazo (como al enterrarse una puntilla) es con agua fría. Usted puede mantener la herida bajo el chorro de agua o llenar una tina con agua fría y rociar agua sobre la herida .. [... more]
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Incision Care
Your bandage should be removed the day after surgery. Your doctor may ask you to replace your bandage each day. Most wounds don't require a bandage after a few days, but you may decide to wear a bandage to protect the incision. The edges of a ... [... more]
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