Cuts, Scratches and Scrapes

• Apply direct pressure for 10 minutes to stop any bleeding.
• Wash the wound with soap and water for 5 minutes. (Caution: never soak a wound that might need sutures, because it may become more swollen and difficult to close.)
• Gently scrub out any dirt with a washcloth.
• Cut off any pieces of loose skin using a fine scissors (cleaned with rubbing alcohol).
• Apply an antibiotic ointment, covered by a Band-Aid or dressing. Change daily.