One of the most important things to do when you get a wound is protect it from bacteria and other kinds of infection. Poorly taken care of wounds can result in serious infection, but following a few simple steps will keep your wound healthy while it heals.
Keep It Clean
It’s not enough to just clean the surface of a wound. You need to make sure that it is completely disinfected by covering it in an antiseptic agent. Once you’ve done this, you’ll want to cover the wound with a sterile bandage or dressing. There are different types of personal care products that you could use to protect your wound. You should ask your doctor which one they recommend.
If your wound is on your hand or foot, then you should wrap the entire limb with gauze and tape securely around it before wrapping again in adhesive bandages. It’s important that all wounds are covered well so that they don’t get wet when showering, bathing, washing dishes, or taking care of other daily tasks like cooking or cleaning up after pets.
No Picking
One of the worst habits you can have when it comes to wound care is picking at your wounds. You should never touch or pick at a wound because this will expose it to bacteria and other kinds of infection which could result in serious health problems. When you get a new wound, be sure not to scratch or poke at it, but instead cover it with an antiseptic agent before applying gauze bandages securely around the area. This way, your wound will heal better and faster than if you were constantly poking at it with dirty fingers.
The Most Common Causes Of Infection
There are several factors that can cause wounds to get infected. The most common causes of infection include:
Contact with dirt or other foreign objects, including metals and wood
When dirt gets into a wound, it can cause the wound to become infected. This is because dirt can contain bacteria, which can cause the wound to become inflamed and sore. Additionally, dirt can also irritate the tissues around the wound, which can prevent the wound from healing properly.
Not cleaning your wound the right way
Another common cause of infection is improper cleaning. This occurs when people do not clean their wounds properly, either because they do not know how to clean them correctly or because they are too lazy to do so. Washing a wound with soap and water is the best way to clean it and remove any dirt or debris from it.
Removing bandages too roughly or not removing them at all
One of the most important things that you need to do when taking care of a wound is to make sure that you remove the dressing properly. If you do not remove the dressing correctly, it can increase the chances of the wound becoming infected. To remove the dressing, you need to gently pull it away from the wound in a slow and steady motion. Do not pull it off quickly, as this can cause damage to the wound.
Never leave the bandage on for too long because this can also cause the wound to become infected. It is important to make sure that you do not put a new bandage over an old dressing, as this might make it difficult for your wound to heal properly. You need to clean your wound every time you change the bandage.
However, it is also important not to change your bandages too frequently. Changing the bandages too often can irritate the wound, which can cause it to become inflamed and it will take more time for it to heal.
Not following your doctor’s instructions
When you go to see a doctor about your wound, he or she will give you specific instructions on how to take care of it. It is very important that you follow these instructions because the doctor has access to your medical history and knows which treatment options are safe for you. In addition to this, if you fail to follow the instructions and get an infection, you will have to go back and get another appointment with your doctor so you are wasting both time and money.
Following this simple guide will help you avoid getting an infection, but always make sure to talk to your doctor first. If you think you already have an infection, it’s important that you talk to a professional rather than trying to heal it on your own or even worse letting itself heal. We hope these tips were helpful!