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How to treat open

wounds

Routinely change the dressing: Remove

the old bandages and checking for signs

of infection every 24 hours. Disinfect and

dry the wound before reapplying a clean

adhesive bandage or gauze. Remember to

keep the wound dry while it heals.

Source:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325260

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WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

If an open wound is deeper than 1/2 inch

Bleeding doesn’t stop with direct pressure

Bleeding lasts longer than 20 minutes

Bleeding is the result of a serious accident

Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/open-

wound#treatment

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