How Do You Treat Minor Cuts And Scrapes?
Treating minor cuts and scrapes is something everyone should know how to do, as taking the simple steps necessary to do so can prevent infection and other more serious situations from developing. In most situations, minor cuts and scrapes can be effectively and successfully treated with the most basic of supplies. Take a careful look at the injury to ensure that it is, in fact, minor. Look, too, for signs of any foreign objects, such as dirt, gravel, or broken glass. Having accessed the situation thoroughly, you are now ready to move on to the next step. Now that you know exactly what sort of situation you are dealing with, you are ready to assemble your supplies. You’ll need clean water and a mild soap to wash the wound, some hydrogen peroxide to use as an antiseptic and anti-bacterial to help prevent infection, tweezers if you need to remove something from the wound, and bandages if the wound needs protection. Wash the wound with clean running water and a mild soap. If you do not hav
