Wound

Is any loss of continuity in the skin, secondary to trauma. As a result of aggression of this tissue there is a risk of infection and possibility of injury to adjacent organs or tissues, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, etc.

Injuries can be severe in terms of one or more of these characteristics:

Depth.
Extension.
Location.
Dirt, foreign bodies or signs of infection.

First aid for minor injuries:

Stop hemorrhage (if any).
Disinfection of material.
Disinfection of the hands of the rescuer.
Clean the wound with hydrogen peroxide water or soap and water, from the center to the periphery. If the wound is deep, use saline solution for cleaning.
If the distance between the edges is important, the wound will need suture done by a physician. If not, brush with antiseptic and allow the air. If it bleeds, put a bandage (cover the wound with a gauze and leave on the bandage, not too tight).
DO NOT USE directly on the wound: alcohol, cotton, iodine, powders or ointments with antibiotics.

First aid for severe injuries:

Perform initial evaluation of the victim.
Control the hemorrhage and prevent the onset of shock.
Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and seek the transfer in the adequate position, checking vital signs.
DO NOT remove any foreign bodies attached to the victim’s body. Fix them to prevent movement during transfer and cause further damage inside.

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