What is Cut? An injury due to opening in the skin Minor Cuts / Scrapings No treatment is required Care required to prevent infection Treatment for Minor Cuts Clean wound with water Avoid soap Remove dirt/debris in the wound Apply antibiotic ointment Dress/ bandage the wound Change dressing daily Minor cuts stop bleeding in10 min Apply gentle pressure if bleeding persists Deep cuts May bleed heavily May expose underlying tissues Treatment For Deep Cuts May require stitching Requires Tetanus Toxoid (TT) if: a. Cut is dirty or has debris b. TT taken 5 years ago Consult a doctor in case of: a. Delayed wound- healing b. Pus Discharge c. Fever Points to note Do not try to clean a major wound Do not remove deeply- lodged debris Do not breathe on an open wound Do not push back exposed body parts
