How to Prevent a Cut from Getting Infected
Wash your hands before cleaning the cut.. Apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth to stop the bleeding.. Rinse the cut under running tap water for 5 minutes.
Steps
Wash your hands before cleaning the cut.
Wash your hands before cleaning the cut.
Apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth to stop the bleeding.
Apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth to stop the bleeding.
Rinse the cut under running tap water for 5 minutes.
Rinse the cut under running tap water for 5 minutes.
Remove any dirt or debris with tweezers.
Remove any dirt or debris with tweezers.
Wash around the cut with soap.
Wash around the cut with soap.
Pat the cut dry.
Pat the cut dry.
Dab on a thin layer of antibiotic ointment with your finger.
Dab on a thin layer of antibiotic ointment with your finger.
Cover the cut completely with a bandage or gauze.
Cover the cut completely with a bandage or gauze.
Change the bandage or dressing at least once a day.
Change the bandage or dressing at least once a day.
Avoid picking at the scab or the skin around the cut.
Avoid picking at the scab or the skin around the cut.
Pay close attention to wounds more likely to become infected.
Pay close attention to wounds more likely to become infected.
Compare the size and color of the cut as it heals.
Compare the size and color of the cut as it heals.
Notice if your cut has any increased swelling or pain.
Notice if your cut has any increased swelling or pain.
Check for red streaks in the skin around the cut.
Check for red streaks in the skin around the cut.
Take your temperature if you think you might have a fever.
Take your temperature if you think you might have a fever.
Examine any drainage coming from the cut.
Examine any drainage coming from the cut.
Go to the doctor if you think the cut is infected.
Go to the doctor if you think the cut is infected.
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