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TRAVEL
HEALTH
WOUNDS
The
aim of treating wounds is to stop any bleeding, prevent
infection and to encourage healing as fast as possible with
the least possible after-effects.
What
you can do yourself
Minor surface wounds
When you have a wound be sure to clean it carefully.
Rinse away sand and other dirt under flowing water.
Ask your pharmacist for a suitable disinfectant and
advice about dressing the wound correctly. Cover minor
surface wounds with fabric plasters. Change the plasters
every two days. Change more often if blood is coming
through the plaster or it gets wet. If the wound is
bleeding try to stop it by pressing down on the wound
(remember to wash your hands first). Bleeding from a
wound on the arm or leg can be helped by lifting the
limb higher than the body.
Contact a doctor
If you get a fever. n If the wound starts to hurt again
after a few days.
If the wound is not healing.
If you have never had a tetanus vaccination or your
vaccination was over ten years ago.
Contact a doctor immediately
If the bleeding is serious.
If it is not possible to clean a wound properly.
If an open wound goes deeper than 1/10 inch (2mm). It
must be stitched within eight hours.
If it is due to a human or animal bite.
If the red area around the wound becomes larger than
1/4 inch (5mm), possibly with red lines going down the
arms or legs. This can point to an infection. A fever
may then also occur.
To order
your copy of a What should I do? booklet
use one of the following methods:
On-line
Shop
Phone: +44 (0) 23 8022
9041
Fax: +44 (0) 23
8022 7274
 
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