To understand how to stop the bleeding with cuts, should pay attention to the depth of the damage, as well as available on hand antiseptics.
First aid
The first steps should be to ensure that the rapidly stop the bleeding. To do this as quickly as possible wash the cut with plenty of water. If the scratch is small, with only this procedure will be to stop the bleeding.
If there is a wound of some foreign bodies, for example, sand, debris, wood chips, etc., you must first remove them. To do this, use a pair of tweezers or a bandage that should be sterile. In the absence of these items first aid can be used handkerchief. Clean the scratch should be carefully without causing pain. The main thing in this process - to prevent foreign objects to escape deep into the muscle tissue.
First aid involves the imposition of a tampon of sterile bandage. It is used for shallow cuts. If there is hydrogen peroxide, then this solution should be pre-treated wound. It has a hemostatic effect. The edges of the scratches is recommended to lubricate the brilliant green, or green paint.
First aid for a wound or deep cuts must be accompanied by a tourniquet, which should be placed above the injured part. It should be remembered that the tourniquet is applied for a certain period, so it should be put under the note indicating the time at which it was imposed. In cold weather, it can be kept for no longer than 60 minutes; children period is 30 minutes.
The purpose of first aid - to prevent infections to penetrate into the wound. The sooner you stop the blood, the lower the probability that the microbes penetrate into the wound.
superficial cut
First aid for wounds and bleeding shallow nature should be limited to washing the affected area, free from pollution. Cold water will act in a manner narrowing the vessels that will slow bleeding.
However, if it continues, it is necessary to press the cut area bintovy or cotton swab. When bleeding hold it to be a few minutes. This should stop the flow of blood. After that, the edge scratches should be treated by any antiseptic. Then it was closed plaster or tape up.
Properly give first aid for cuts often saves from complications.
deep cut
If the victim cut deep, and the wound is bleeding heavily, it should be possible to quickly carry out the processing of the affected area. If this is not done, the blood loss may lead to fainting and a number of adverse effects.
It needs bandage or strip of pure cotton material, water and an antiseptic solution. Injured hand is raised to be higher than the level of the heart. This will loosen the bleeding. Then, using a cloth, pre-moistened with water, washed with a dissection space. If the injured arm lowered under water jet, the blood starts to go even harder, so this is not recommended.
It is necessary to remove small items that were on the site of injury, and then try to stop the bleeding from the cut: if it can not be done, there is a risk that foreign parts will go into depth. The wound should be bandaged, and send the victim to a medical center.
However, pre-wound trying to maximize cleaned using hydrogen peroxide or other antiseptic. Such actions will help to minimize the risk of infection. Peroxide solution can be poured wound or attach to it a piece of cloth soaked in the facility.
At strong damage that bears the cutting or crushed in nature, it is necessary immediately after first aid go to the doctor.
First aid for bleeding wounds and should not be accompanied by enlargement attempts wound with the purpose of removing a foreign object, e.g., glass. It is necessary to keep it at the same place and above the injured area tourniquet or bandage. Then immediately go to the hospital.
further treatment
If you are unable to stop the bleeding at the wound, and the wound was no longer bleeding, it is necessary to take measures to ensure that it has not got an infection.
Medicines for cuts
Wounds and bleeding must always treat the germicide. Particularly suitable agents are the following:
- hydrogen peroxide, which does not cause pain in the affected, but will destroy the maximum number of germs and bacteria;
- iodine and its variants, e.g., Joks, Iodoform, etc .;
- solution of brilliant green, or brilliant green, which is now available as a stick or powdering;
- solution of potassium permanganate, which effectively disinfects the bleeding wound;
- furatsilina pills that must be dissolved in water;
- alcohol-containing liquid, such as vodka or cologne, but the patient any pain in the form of burning;
- Vishnevsky ointment, which is used in the presence of pus in the wound.
If the measures have had the desired effect, and the wound started to tighten after the cut, for it still to be closely monitored for 1-2 days. If the affected area turned red, swollen, it means the infection, so you should immediately consult a doctor. May again start bleeding, it must stop, and then ask for help from a specialist. The same should be done and if there is a violation in the motility of fingers. This indicates that the tendon has been damaged.
Folk remedies
Many plants have a bactericidal, hemostatic and anti-inflammatory effect. At home, hemostasis can be by the following means:
- Plantain. It should be thoroughly rinsed leaf of a plant, to soften it with a rolling pin, and then applied to the damaged area.
- Calendula. Blood from the wound can be stopped with the help of a decoction of calendula flowers. It has an antiseptic effect, is used in the treatment of suppurative inflammations and ulcers. Use means in the form of lotions.
- Nettle. Based on the burning grass made tinctures, which are used for the treatment of damage with heavy bleeding.
- Egg film. If near at hand there is no microbicide and a deep cut, you can use egg. To this should be removed portion which is adjacent to the shell and is a thin film. It is applied to the injured site, so that the blood stops.
- Aloe. We must take the largest sheet plants, cut it along the entire length in such a way that it turned out to be as broad as possible. To cut the wound sheet is applied, after which the tape up the damaged portion.
Making process should be careful not to cause increased bleeding.
possible complications
A bleeding wound can cause infections of the body. In severe cases, may develop gangrene. However, most people suffer from streptococci, coliform bacteria and other microflora that can cause necrosis of tissues around the wound. If a person has not been vaccinated against tetanus, it may be ill with the disease that affects the nervous system. Among the complications can be various diseases of the cardiovascular system.
