Cuts and wounds – how to assess them? When faced with a cut, a wound or an injury, it is not always easy to know whether stitches are necessary and whether specialist medical treatment is required or whether self-medication is sufficient

In which cases of cuts and wounds should you go to the emergency room or call 112 / 118?

• The cut is so deep that the dermis or subcutaneous fatty tissue is visible
• The wound is so open that light pressure is not sufficient to bring the skin flaps closer together
• The wound is in the vicinity of a joint, putting ligaments, tendons and nerves at risk
• The injury is caused by a human or animal bite, in which case not only stitches but also antibiotics or a booster of the tetanus vaccine may be necessary
• The injury is caused by an impact with a foreign body penetrating the skin
• The injury is due to a high-pressure impact
• The injury is caused by a very dirty or rusty object
• The wound is bleeding heavily and does not tend to stop
• The wound involves a very sensitive area of the body, such as the face or genital area

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With cuts and wounds, what should you do before going to the emergency room?

If you decide to go to the emergency room, it is important to be careful:

• Do not remove any foreign bodies embedded in the skin.
• If possible, clean the injured area with running water and an antibacterial liquid soap.
• If a child is injured, do not give them anything to eat or drink.
• When going to the emergency room, if the wound involves a limb, it is advisable to hold it higher than the body in order to stop the bleeding.

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Source:

Humanitas