Deep wounds
Open deep wounds can be defined as lesions where the deepest point is invisible, the depth of the wound is more than 6.5 millimeters, the fatty and muscular layer, tendons, nerves, ligaments and bone tissues are outward. A person is often severely injured by cutting or puncturing the skin with sharp objects, including knives, broken glass, and razor blades.
Treatment of deep wounds at home
Simple wounds can be treated at home by following these steps:
- Wash and sterilize the wound and remove all dirt from it.
- Use direct pressure and lift to control bleeding.
- When winding the wound, it is recommended to use sterile bandages.
- Take care to clean and dry the wound always for 5 days.
- Get plenty of rest.
- Put ice on the affected area if there is bruising or swelling.
- Covering the affected area with a sunblock has a sun protection factor of 30 (Sun Protection Factor).
Other treatments that can be used include:
Pain is usually associated with deep wounds. Paracetamol is recommended as per the instructions on the attached leaflet, but aspirin should be avoided as it increases bleeding.
Treatment of deep wounds in the doctor
Although some wounds can be treated at home, there are some factors that make a doctor’s visit necessary:
- If the wound depth is more than 1.25 centimeters.
- If bleeding does not stop with direct pressure.
- If the bleeding continues for more than 20 minutes.
- If the wound was caused by an accident.
The doctor may use different methods to treat the deep open wound. After cleaning and anesthetizing the affected area, anesthesia is used if necessary. The doctor may use the skin glue, cut or sew the wound, and the patient may be given a booster if the wound is broken.
Other medical treatments for deep wounds include painkillers and antibiotics. Antibiotics are specifically prescribed if there is a risk of infection, and in some cases surgical intervention may be needed.
After leaving the doctor’s office, the injured doctor usually gives a group of bandages. It is necessary to change the bandage from time to time at the doctor’s time. Before the new bandage, the wound must be sterilized and dried thoroughly.
Complications of deep wounds
Inflammation is one of the most common complications of deep wounds. You should contact your doctor if any symptoms appear:
- Continuous bleeding.
- Increased redness, pain or swelling.
- The wound area becomes darker or darker, or increases in depth or size.
- Exits excretions from the wound.
- The thick, green, yellow, or brown pus from the wound is accompanied by a foul odor.
- High temperatures for more than 4 hours.
- The appearance of a block in the groin area or under the armpit.
- Do not heal the wound.
Diseases caused by deep wounds
Diseases that may result from deep wounds include the following:
Whether the deep wound is minor or severe, it is important to act correctly and quickly; some deep wounds can be treated at home, but this is not always possible; sometimes the patient may need medical attention, especially if the wound is deep or bleeding too much. Rapid action ensures that the person receives appropriate treatment and reduces the likelihood of complications, the most important of which are infections.