If possible, wash your hands before handling the injury to minimize risks of infection. Never wipe away blood clots as they may restart bleeding. Use a sterilized gauze, not plain cotton, to cover the wound as fibers will stick on the wound. Do not remove the original dressing, except when cleaning, to enable the wound to form a scab and heal quickly.


1. Rinse the wound in cool running water to slow down blood flow and clean the Wound.
2. Clean the cut with mild soap and water, tap it dry with a cotton ball, and apply antiseptic to kill all germs.
3. Remove any grit or foreign matter near the surface with cotton and the sterilized Do not dig into the wound, as this may infect it.
4. Dress the wound with sterile dressing and secure it with medical tape.
5. If the wound gets swollen and hot, it may have been infected. Consult a physician.