How to Cover an Abrasion Wound
Seek immediate medical attention for deep abrasions.. Wash your hands before cleaning the area.. Rinse the wounded area with soap and water for a couple of minutes.
Steps
Seek immediate medical attention for deep abrasions.
Seek immediate medical attention for deep abrasions.
Wash your hands before cleaning the area.
Wash your hands before cleaning the area.
Rinse the wounded area with soap and water for a couple of minutes.
Rinse the wounded area with soap and water for a couple of minutes.
Remove rocks or debris gently.
Remove rocks or debris gently.
Pat the abrasion dry.
Pat the abrasion dry.
Apply pressure to stop mild bleeding.
Apply pressure to stop mild bleeding.
Smooth on a thin layer of petroleum jelly or antibiotic ointment.
Smooth on a thin layer of petroleum jelly or antibiotic ointment.
Let mild injuries air out if there's no risk of contamination.
Let mild injuries air out if there's no risk of contamination.
Use a hydrogel for mild abrasions.
Use a hydrogel for mild abrasions.
Cover deeper abrasions with a non-stick sterile dressing.
Cover deeper abrasions with a non-stick sterile dressing.
Keep the area around the wound dry and clean.
Keep the area around the wound dry and clean.
Use over-the-counter pain relievers if necessary.
Use over-the-counter pain relievers if necessary.
Remove the dressing and clean the wound at least once each day.
Remove the dressing and clean the wound at least once each day.
Inspect the wound carefully for signs of infection.
Inspect the wound carefully for signs of infection.
Stop covering the wound when it grows a scab.
Stop covering the wound when it grows a scab.
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