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What should I do if I have a puncture wound?
A puncture wound, such as from stepping on a nail, doesn’t usually cause much bleeding. But these wounds are often deep and can be dangerous because of the risk of infection. To take care of a puncture wound: Wash your hands. This helps prevent infection. Stop the bleeding. Apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth. Clean the wound.
How to treat an open abdominal wound?
Use tap water to clean the wounded area. Do not take out any debris attached to the inner abdomen lining by yourself. Bandaging an open abdominal wound will be essential for providing barrier from external debris and to absorb leaking blood to help promoting blood clot.
What is the best way to clean a wounded abdomen?
Cleaning a wounded abdomen may be tricky, especially if the wound is large and severe. Use tap water to clean the wounded area. Do not take out any debris attached to the inner abdomen lining by yourself.
What is the best way to clean a wound after bleeding?
Apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth. Clean the wound. Rinse the wound with clear water for five to 10 minutes. If dirt or debris remains in the wound after washing, use tweezers cleaned with alcohol to remove the particles.
What should I do if my child’s G tube is leaking?
If the leakage becomes severe, contact the G tube team. Speak to your child’s health-care team if your child experiences leaking and has one or more conditions that increase pressure in the stomach, such as GERD, constipation, gas, poor digestion, and chronic coughing or vomiting.
How do I clean the skin around my child’s feeding tube?
Clean the skin around the tube at least one (1) time every day or any time you see fluid draining from around the tube. Use a cotton swab and water to clean the area. If the skin looks red or irritated, call your St. Jude team. If the dressing is starting to come off or look old, contact your child’s clinical nurse specialist to have it changed.
How do you clean the skin around a tracheostomy tube?
Clean the skin around the tube at least one (1) time every day or any time you see fluid draining from around the tube. Use a cotton swab and water to clean the area. If the skin looks red or irritated, call your St. Jude team.