How to clean wounds safely for proper healing?

It is very unpredictable that someone at any age gets some wound due to some accident. If you face any cut or wound due to an accident, it is vital to unsoiled the wound appropriately immediately to avoid any infection or further problems. 

Wounds can differ in sizes, and the healing time can depend on many factors like age, skin, and health. You must unsoiled the wound immediately despite these factors in the same way to dodge any infection or issues. In this article, we will share a few steps through which you’ll get to know how to clean wounds safely for proper healing. Keep reading to know more about it:

Thoroughly rinse your hands- The basic and initial step to unsoiled a wound is to rinse your hands systematically with soap and water. You must do this before you touch the wound. Clean hands help in avoiding infection.

Apply mild pressure- You must follow this stage if you see the wound bleeding. You should take a piece of cotton or cotton cloth and apply mild pressure with it on the wound to halt the bleeding. You must use the size of the cotton or cloth according to the size of the wound so that it can cover the entire wound.

Apply wound wash- Now, when there is no bleeding, you should take a cotton ball and dip it into saline wound wash, and with that cotton ball, clean the entire area of the wound and nearby as well so that it minimizes the chance of any infection at all. Saline wound wash helps clean out dirt and grime from wounds without the burning sensation.

Use ointment- Once your wound is cleaned properly with the help of wound wash and it is completely dry, you should apply an ointment to the wound. You must smear a shrill coating of ointment that will help to boost the body’s normal remedial process and decrease the chances of the scar on your body. You should always a trusted ointment and the one which is beneficial for your skin.

Bandage the wound- This is the last and very vital step that you shelter the wound with a bandage. Just make sure that you shelter the wound with a fresh, germ-free, and non-stick bandage after cleaning and putting the ointment. You can easily find a bandage at any medical store near your home. Layer your wound with a bandage to help the wound heal appropriately and faster.

After You Clean the Wound

Call your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms. They could mean the wound is infected:

• Don’t pick at any scabs -- they’re part of the healing process. Picking at them can leave a scar.
• Increased redness or swelling
• Pain that gets worse
• Skin around the wound feels warm
• Unpleasant odor when cleaning the wound
• Unusual or increased drainage
• Fever or chills
• If you have a burn, or a wound that breaks the skin, check with your doctor to see if you need a tetanus booster.

Don't ignore these signs otherwise it can make you suffer.

Conclusion

These are the basic and essential steps to follow when you see any wound that can be treated at home. Just make sure that you repeat the entire process every three days to understand if the wound is recovering and changing the bandage every three days to help the wound to get better. Next time if you see anyone in pain because of any wound, you can follow these steps to clean their wound and help them in proper healing. Just be a little cautious while you’ll be performing any of these steps.