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: Small wounds heal better and with less infection if an antibiotic ointment or
cream is used. Apply antibiotic ointment or cream and then a clean dressing,
Multiple Dressings but only if the wound is a small scrape or surface cut and only if the person
and Antibiotic doesn't have any allergies to the antibiotic.
Creams

Important: If the cut or scrape is minor, wash the area with lots of clean water to get the
Minor Cuts and wound clean before applying the dressings. You'll use less direct pressure to
Scr:apes stop the bleeding for a minor cut or scrape than for a major cut or scrape.

Bandaging ("Skill You LV1/I Demonstrate)

Definitions and A bandage is material used to protect or cover an injured body part. A bandage
Key Facts may also help keep pressure on the wound.

Action Step Action
1
Make sure the scene is safe. Get the first aid kit and wear PPE.
2 Use direct pressure, with gauze pads/dressings if available, to stop
any bleeding.
3
Apply the bandage over the dressings.

Figure 18. Placing a bandage over a dressing.

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