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clean wound with soap and water
what is 'clean wound with soap and water'?
Definition for clean wound with soap and water
clean wound with soap and water is also known as: soap and water cleaning of wound, wash wound with soap and water
clean wound with soap and water is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: abrasion, trauma scalp.
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Emergency Wound Care - Cleaning Wounds - Dressing Wounds
Cleaning and dressing open wounds are both important to avoid infections. ... the open wound should be cleaned with mild soap and water (see illustration) ...
http://firstaid.about.com/od/softtissueinjuries/a/06_stitches_2.htm
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Cleaning and Bandaging a Wound-Topic Overview
... healing.If the wound is large, deep, too painful to clean, or has dirt, debris, ... Minor wounds. Wash your hands well with soap and water, if available. ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/cleaning-and-bandaging-a-wound-topic-overview
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CDC Natural Disasters | Emergency Wound Care
How to Care for Minor Wounds. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and clean water if possible. ... Gently clean around the wound with soap and clean water. ...
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/woundcare.asp
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Clean Hands Save Lives!
Explains that keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. From the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
http://www.cdc.gov/cleanhands
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cuts and puncture wounds
Use a stream of water for at least five minutes to rinse the puncture wound. Wash with soap. ... assume that a minor wound is clean because you can't see dirt ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000043.htm
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Shark Bite Treatment: First Aid Information for Shark Bite
... minor wound is present, consider washing the wound with soap and water and cover it with a clean dressing and seek medical care. ...
http://firstaid.webmd.com/shark_bite_treatment_firstaid.htm
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Cuts, Scrapes, and Puncture Wounds Information by MedicineNet.com
Learn the cuts, scrapes, and puncture wounds including the best way to care for the ... The next step is to thoroughly clean the wound with soap and water. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/cuts_scrapes_and_puncture_wounds/article.htm
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Cuts and puncture wounds
Use a stream of water for at least five minutes to rinse the puncture wound. Wash with soap. ... assume that a minor wound is clean because you can't see dirt ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/firstaid/encyclopedia/fir...
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Prevention, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Antimicrobial ...
Keep your hands clean by washing thoroughly with soap and water. ... Keep wounds that are draining or have pus covered with clean, dry bandages. ...
http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/antimicrobialResistance/Exa...
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CDC Hurricanes | Handwashing
It is best to wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. ... Clean the dirt from under your fingernails. Rinse the soap from your hands. ...
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/handhygienefacts.asp
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Emergency Wound Care
... special is needed to clean wounds - a little soap and water works just fine. ... soap is unavailable, rinsing an open wound with tap water or bottled water will ...
http://firstaid.about.com/b/2007/05/14/emergency-wound-care.htm
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Wilderness: Wound Care Treatment: First Aid Information for Wilderness ...
Gently scrub the wound with soap and water to remove foreign material. ... If the wound is clean, the edges can be drawn together with tape. ...
http://firstaid.webmd.com/wilderness_wound_care_treatment_firstaid.htm
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Caring for Wounds After Surgery
... to make sure to keep the wound clean and dry for the first 72 ... hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after touching or changing the dressing. ...
http://plasticsurgery.about.com/od/historyofplasticsurgery/qt/wound_care.htm
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"Clean Hands Save Lives" slide sets
It is best to wash hands with soap and clean running water for 20 seconds ... Before and after treating a cut or wound. When should I clean my hands? ...
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/katrina/ppt/cleanhands.ppt
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First Aid Myths: Ignore These Summer 'Cures'
... like a thorn, wash the wound well with soap and water, dry it, and bandage. ... O'Brien prefers soap and water -- or just clean water -- to flush out bits of ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/first-aid-myths-...
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Health Tips for Caregivers: Tips to Keep You and Your Patient Healthy
Wash your hands thoroughly and often with soap and water, even if you've used ... Soiled bandages and items used to clean wounds can also carry dangerous germs. ...
http://dying.about.com/od/caregiving/a/tips.htm?p=1
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How to avoid spreading disease in disaster shelters on MedicineNet.com
Alcohol gels are an adequate substitute when soap and clean water are not readily available. ... Before and after treating a cut or wound. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=53288
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How to Treat Rat Bites - Rat Bite Treatment - Rat Bite Fever
Once the bleeding is controlled, clean the wound with soap and warm water. Clean inside the wound, being sure to rinse away all the soap, or it will cause ...
http://firstaid.about.com/od/bitesstings/ht/07_Rat_Bites.htm
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Human Bites Treatment: First Aid Information for Human Bites
Keep cleaning simple: Run large amounts of cool clean water over a wound. ... than cleaning with soap and water, ice, and mild pain medication such as ...
http://firstaid.webmd.com/human_bites_treatment_firstaid.htm
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CDC Natural Disasters | Pressure Washer Safety
Take care of any wounds: Before treating the wound, wash your hands with soap and clean water. ... Gently clean around the wound with soap and clean water. ...
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/pressurewashersafety.asp
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Cleaning and Bandaging a Wound - Yahoo! Health
Skin wounds need to be thoroughly cleaned as soon as possible to reduce the risk of ... Minor wounds. Wash your hands well with soap and water, if available. ...
http://health.yahoo.com/emergency-injury/cleaning-and-bandag...
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CA-MRSA: Public FAQs | CDC Infection Control in Healthcare
Keep your hands clean by washing thoroughly with soap and water or using an ... Keep wounds that are draining or have pus covered with clean, dry bandages until ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca_public.html
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Fishhook Injuries-Home Treatment
Clean the cut or puncture wound after the fishhook has been removed. ... your hands and rinse the wound for 10 to 15 minutes with mild soap and water. ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/fishhook-injuries-home-treatment
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Stingray Injury Treatment: First Aid Information for Stingray Injury
First Aid Center: Basic first aid treatment information at WebMD First Aid ... a puncture wound or laceration by cleaning and disinfecting with soap and water. ...
http://firstaid.webmd.com/stingray_injury_treatment_firstaid.htm
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CDC Floods | Sanitation and Hygiene
... flood water, keep them as clean as possible by washing well with soap to control ... If a wound develops redness, swelling, or drainage, seek immediate ...
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/sanitation.asp
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How to Dress a Wound - Dressing a Wound - Dress Wounds
To take care of wounds at home, they must be cleaned and ... Clean the wound with running water (see illustration). Wash the skin around the injury with soap. ...
http://firstaid.about.com/od/firstaidbasics/ht/07_dress_wounds.htm
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The ABC's of hand washing to prevent disease on MedicineNet.com
Techniques for Hand Washing with Soap and Water: ... Clean the dirt from under your fingernails. Rinse the soap from your hands. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=53287
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Fishhook removal
Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water and apply a loose, sterile dressing. ... After the skin is clean, apply gentle pressure along the curve of the fishhook ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000055.htm
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How to clean a skin wound - Yahoo! Health
... is needed if you are unable to clean the wound adequately because it: ... Before cleaning the wound. Wash your hands well with soap and water, if available. ...
http://health.yahoo.com/other-other/how-to-clean-a-skin-woun...
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CDC Features - Q&A about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus ...
... hygiene (e.g., keeping your hands clean by washing with soap and water or using ... Keep wounds that are draining or have pus covered with clean, dry ...
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/MRSAinSchools/
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Cholecystectomy Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
Wash a cut or scrape it with soap and water, and keep it clean and dry. ... Any puncture wound through tennis shoes has a high risk of infection and should ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/cholecystectomy/glossary.htm
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Marine Stings and Scrapes-Home Treatment
... of warm water and soap (mild dishwashing soap, such as ... See how to clean a wound. After washing, rinse the wound with a large amount of fresh water. ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/marine-stings-and-scrapes...
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First Aid for Cat Bites and the Risk of Rabies
... stopping the bleeding, cleaning the wound with soap and water, and applying an ... I can personally testify to the dangers invoved with cat bites! ...
http://cats.about.com/b/2007/04/25/first-aid-for-cat-bites-a...
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How to Treat Skin Abrasions - Road Rash Treatment - Treatments for Road ...
... cuts, lacerations, 'road rash,' and scrapes -- from About.com ... and road rash included treating the area by cleaning the wound with mild soap and water ...
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/injuries/a/abrasions.htm
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Cuts and scrapes: First aid - MayoClinic.com
Clean the wound. Rinse out the wound with clear water. ... cleaning reduces the risk of infection and tetanus. To clean the area around the wound, use soap and ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-cuts/FA00042
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First Aid Myths, on MedicineNet.com
... like a thorn, wash the wound well with soap and water, dry it, and bandage. ... O'Brien prefers soap and water -- or just clean water -- to flush out bits of ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=50569
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Preventive Measures
Clean the wound immediately with mild soap and water. ... Clean any small wound with soap and water. Apply hydrogen peroxide as an antiseptic. ...
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/4/1680_50676
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Patient Information Publications
Wet your hands with clean running. water and apply soap. Use warm water. if it is available. ... and after treating a cut or wound. *Adapted from: Clean Hands ...
http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/patient_education/pepubs/bladder/handwash5_8.pdf
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MRSA Educational Materials | CA-MRSA | CDC Infection Control in ...
Keep it clean! Wasking hands and showering with soap and water protect against skin infections. ... good wound care: Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca_posters.html
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Puncture wounds: First aid - MayoClinic.com
Clean the wound. Rinse the wound well with clear water. ... To clean the area around the wound, use soap and a clean washcloth. Apply an antibiotic. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-puncture-wounds/FA00014
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Puncture Wound Treatment: First Aid Information for Puncture Wound
Wash with water. You can use a mild soap such as Ivory if the wound is very dirty. ... or debris remains in the wound, clean a pair of tweezers with alcohol ...
http://firstaid.webmd.com/puncture_wound_treatment_firstaid.htm
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MRSA and the Workplace Topic Page | CDC/NIOSH
Keep wounds that are draining or have pus covered with clean, dry bandages. ... Keep your hands clean by washing thoroughly with soap and water or using an ...
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/mrsa/
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Hand washing: An easy way to prevent infection - MayoClinic.com
Wet your hands with warm, running water and apply liquid soap or use clean bar soap. ... Before and after treating wounds or cuts. Before and after touching a ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hand-washing/HQ00407
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CDC Natural Disasters | Infection Control in Community Shelters
... washing, and a reasonable temporary substitute when soap and clean water are not ... Before and after treating a cut or wound. After blowing your nose, ...
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/commshelters.asp
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Cuts-Home Treatment
Find out when and how to treat ... the wound for 5 minutes with large amounts of cool water and soap (mild ... For more information, see how to clean a wound. ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/cuts-home-treatment
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CDC Hurricanes | Q&A about E. coli measured in Katrina flood waters
... by washing them with soap and clean water applying an antibiotic ointment to ... If wounds were exposed to the sewage contaminated floodwaters, clean and treat ...
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/katrina/ecoliqa.asp
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Human Bites
... than cleaning with soap and water, ice, and mild pain medication such as ... will usually involve squirting a large amount of clean water into the wound. ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/human-bites?page=5
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Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health
Cover the area with a clean bandage. For treatment of splinters: ... Use a forceful stream of mild soap and water to rinse out the puncture wound. ...
http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=473
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First Aid for Cat Bites and the Risk of Rabies
My preschooler was bitten by a stray cat in the neighborhood this afternoon. ... stopping the bleeding, cleaning the wound with soap and water, and applying an ...
http://pediatrics.about.com/od/weeklyquestion/a/0407_cat_bite.htm
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Recommendations for Travelers: Disaster Preparation | CDC Travelers' Health
Clean any wound or rash immediately with soap and clean water to reduce risk of an infection. ... any animal, clean the wound well with large amounts of soap ...
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentDisasterPreparation.aspx
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