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Surgery Encyclopedia
Minor Cut - First Aid
<< Back to Surgery and ProceduresProcedure, Part 1
To treat a minor cut at home first wash your hands thoroughly with soap to avoid infection. Next wash the cut with mild soap and water.
Procedure, part 1
Procedure, Part 2
Apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding.
Procedure, part 2
Procedure, Part 3
Apply an antibacterial ointment to coat and protect the wound.
Procedure, part 3
Procedure, Part 4
Once the wound has stopped bleeding cover it with a bandage that will not stick to the injury.
Procedure, part 4
Review Date: Jan 08, 2009
Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, Clinic. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, Clinic. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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