Animal or Human Bite

Home Care Advice - Cleansing

Cleansing

  • Wash all wounds immediately with soap and water for 5 minutes.
  • Also, flush vigorously under running water for a few minutes (Reason: can prevent many wound infections).
  • Scrub the wound enough to make it re-bleed a little. (Reason: to help with cleaning out the wound).

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