How Do You Dress A Puncture Wound?
Unlike lacerations or other field wounds, a puncture wound does not usually bleed very much. However, the longer-term risk of infection is much higher due to the possibility of debris. So, you must take extra care and be cautious when dressing a puncture wound. Read on to learn how to dress a puncture wound. Apply a piece of gauze directly to the wound until the bleeding stops. If the gauze soaks through, put another piece on top of it. Do not take the original gauze off until bleeding is stopped. Clean the wound and the surrounding area carefully, using either soap and water or a saline solution. If time is not a factor, clean the wound twice. Apply antibiotic ointment to both the wound and the surrounding area once the wound is clean and no longer bleeding. This is very important and is key to stopping infection. Apply more antibiotic ointment to one bandage and affix it to the wound if the wound is small. However, if the wound is larger, apply ointment to a sterile piece of gauze an
