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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

What to do if someone gets a deep cut or wound?


Deep cuts can cause heavy bleeding, expose underlying tissues, and risk infection. They need immediate first aid and often professional medical care.

1. Ensure Safety First

  • Wash your hands or wear disposable gloves if available.

  • Ensure the environment is safe (no ongoing danger).

2. Control the Bleeding

  • Apply firm, direct pressure with a clean cloth, sterile dressing, or gauze.

  • If blood soaks through, add more layers—do not remove the first one (removing can restart bleeding).

  • If bleeding is severe and not controlled by pressure, apply pressure to the nearest pressure point (inside of upper arm or groin) and keep pressing.

3. Position the Person

  • Help them lie down and keep the injured part elevated above the heart if possible, unless this causes pain or worsens the injury.

  • Stay calm and reassure them to reduce shock.

4. Clean the Wound (If Bleeding Is Controlled)

  • For minor-to-moderate cuts: gently rinse with clean running water to remove dirt.

  • Do not scrub or remove deeply embedded objects.

  • For deep, severe cuts: leave cleaning for medical professionals—focus on stopping bleeding.

5. Protect the Wound

  • Cover with a sterile dressing or clean cloth.

  • Bandage it firmly, but not so tightly that it cuts off circulation.

6. Do Not

  • Do not try to remove large or deeply embedded objects—stabilize them with dressings around the object and seek emergency help.

  • Do not apply ointments or powders inside a deep wound before medical assessment.

  • Do not give food or drink if surgery may be needed.

7. When to Call Emergency Services (911/999/112)

  • Bleeding is severe, spurting, or uncontrolled after 10 minutes of firm pressure.

  • Wound is very deep, gaping, or longer than 5 cm.

  • An object is embedded in the wound.

  • Injury involves chest, abdomen, neck, or head.

  • Person shows signs of shock: pale, clammy skin, rapid breathing, confusion, weakness.

8. Aftercare

  • For smaller wounds: clean gently, apply antiseptic, and cover with a clean plaster or dressing.

  • Change dressings daily or when soaked.

  • Watch for signs of infection (redness, swelling, pus, fever).

  • Ensure tetanus vaccination is up to date—seek medical advice if unsure.




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