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How To Clean Cuts?

Wash your hands with soap and water Apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth or gauze to stop bleeding Rinse the cut under clean running water Remove...

How To Apply Steri Strips?

Wash your hands thoroughly Clean and dry the wound area Stop any bleeding before applying Hold the wound edges together gently Remove the backing from one Steri Strip Place...

How To Apply A Tourniquet?

Call emergency services immediately Expose the wound Place the tourniquet 2 to 3 inches above the bleeding site Do not place it over a joint Tighten the tourniquet...

How To Wrap Ankle?

Gather an elastic bandage, scissors, and optional tape or clips Start with the foot in a neutral position Place the end of the bandage on the...

How To Wrap A Knee?

Gather an elastic bandage or knee wrap Start below the knee, just under the kneecap Wrap upward with slight overlap on each pass Keep the wrap snug,...

How To Treat Yellow Jacket Sting?

Move away from the area to avoid more stings Remove the stinger if it is still present by scraping it out with a fingernail or...

How To Treat Second Degree Burn?

Cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes Remove rings, watches, and tight clothing near the burn Cover the burn with a clean, non-stick...

How To Treat Minor Burns?

Cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes Remove rings, watches, or tight clothing near the burned area Gently clean the area with mild...

How To Treat A Yellow Jacket Sting?

Move away from the area to avoid additional stings Remove any stinger if present by scraping it out with a fingernail or credit card Wash the...

How To Treat A Second Degree Burn?

Cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes Remove rings, watches, or tight clothing near the burn Gently cover the burn with a clean,...

How To Treat A Hematoma?

Rest the area Apply ice or a cold pack for 15–20 minutes at a time Repeat cold treatment every 2–3 hours for the first 24–48 hours Elevate...

How To Treat A Dog Bite?

Wash the bite immediately with soap and running water for 10 to 15 minutes Apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth if bleeding Raise the injured...

How To Treat A Burn On Hand From Hot Pan?

Remove your hand from the heat source immediately Cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes Remove rings, bracelets, or tight items before swelling...

How To Treat A Burn From Boiling Water?

Remove the person from the heat source Cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes Remove rings, watches, belts, and tight clothing near the...

How To Treat A Bloody Nose?

Sit upright and lean slightly forward Pinch the soft part of the nose firmly Hold constant pressure for 10 to 15 minutes Breathe through your mouth Spit out...

How To Tell If Wound Is Infected?

Increasing redness around the wound Warmth around the wound Swelling Pain that is getting worse Pus or cloudy drainage Bad smell from the wound Skin around the wound becoming hard...

How To Take Out Stitches?

Do not remove stitches yourself unless a clinician told you it is safe to do so Wash your hands thoroughly Gather clean tweezers, small scissors or...

How To Take A Tick Head Out?

Wash your hands and clean the area with soap and water Sterilize fine-tipped tweezers with rubbing alcohol Grasp the tick head as close to the skin...

How To Stop Lip Bleeding?

Wash your hands Apply gentle, direct pressure with clean gauze or a clean cloth for 10 to 15 minutes without checking Sit upright and keep your...

How To Stop Bleeding From A Cut?

Wash your hands if possible Apply firm direct pressure with a clean cloth or sterile gauze Keep pressure on continuously for 10 to 15 minutes Raise the...

How To Stop Bleeding Cut From Shaving?

Wash your hands Apply firm, direct pressure with clean gauze or a tissue Hold pressure continuously for 5 to 10 minutes without checking If needed, add more...

How To Stop Bleeding Cut?

Wash your hands if possible Apply firm direct pressure with a clean cloth, gauze, or bandage Keep pressure on continuously for 10 to 15 minutes without...

How To Soothe Burns On Fingers?

Cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes Remove rings or tight items before swelling starts Gently wash with mild soap and water Apply a...

How To Rid Of A Black Eye?

Apply a cold compress wrapped in a cloth for 10 to 15 minutes at a time during the first 24 to 48 hours Repeat the...