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Control bleeding
Use a clean towel to apply light pressure to the area until bleeding stops (this may take a few minutes). Be aware that some medicines (e.g. aspirin and warfarin) will affect bleeding, and may need pressure to be applied for a longer period of time.
Wash your hands well
Prior to cleaning or dressing the wound, ensure your hands are washed to prevent contamination and infection of the wound.
Rinse the wound
Gently rinse the wound with clean, lukewarm water to cleanse and remove any fragments of dirt, e.g. gravel, as this will reduce the risk of infection.
Dry the wound
Gently pat dry the surrounding skin with a clean pad or towel.
Replace any skin flaps if possible
If there is a skin flap and it is still attached, gently reposition the skin flap back over the wound as much as possible using a moist cotton bud or pad.
Cover the wound
Use a non-stick or gentle dressing and lightly bandage in place; try to avoid using tape on fragile skin to prevent further trauma on dressing removal.
Seek help
Contact your GP, nurse or pharmacist as soon as possible for further treatment and advice to ensure the wound heals quickly.
Manage pain
Wounds can be painful, so consider pain relief while the wound heals. Talk to your GP about options for pain relief
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