Heavy Bleeding
Self-care
Clean the wound thoroughly and cover it. Watch it over the coming days for signs of infection such as redness, swelling or pus. See a doctor if the wound does not heal or shows signs of infection.
Do this
• Clean the wound under clean running water for 5 minutes
• Apply a disinfectant such as iodine or chlorhexidine
• Cover with a plaster or sterile gauze
• Change the dressing daily
• See a doctor at any sign of infection
Warning signs
• Increasing redness or warmth around the wound
• Pus or an unpleasant smell
• Fever after the injury
• The wound has not closed after 24 hours