1. Put pressure on the wound with whatever is available to stop or slow down the flow of blood. You are acting as a "plug" to stop the blood escaping. The pressure you apply will help the blood clot ...

What should I do if there is an embedded object in the wound? Do not remove it – it's helping plug the hole and stop the blood flow. Instead, apply pressure around the object. Removing the object from ...

The prophylactic use of negative pressure wound therapy did not mitigate the risk for wound complications in patients ...

A healthcare professional may also prescribe stronger pain relievers for people with severe or infected wounds. People can use topical antiseptics on minor cuts and scrapes. A healthcare ...