How to properly dress wounds after an earthquake to avoid infection

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-30

Wound dressing is crucial in emergency rescue work. Proper dressing can effectively prevent infection and promote wound healing. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I will combine Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern prescriptions to introduce you to some scientific methods of bandaging wounds to ensure the safety of wounds.

First of all, we need to take the necessary hygiene measures before bandaging the wound. The ** around the wound should be cleaned and washed with mild soap or iodine. At the same time, rinse the wound thoroughly with clean water to ensure that it is clean and free of foreign objects. If the wound is visibly contaminated or bleeding profusely, hemostasis and irrigation are required if necessary.

After the wound treatment is completed, we can choose the appropriate dressing material according to the characteristics of different wounds. In general, we commonly use dressing materials such as gauze, bandages and adhesive tapes. Gauze is a porous cotton fiber material that is able to absorb wound exudate and maintain a moist environment for wounds, which is conducive to wound healing. The bandage is used to hold the gauze and support the injured limb, and we can choose the appropriate width and length of the bandage according to the location and size of the wound. Adhesive bandages can be used to secure bandages and protect wounds, but should be used to avoid covering the wound directly, as this may affect wound ventilation and exudate.

When bandaging wounds, we should pay attention to the following:

1.Keep the wound clean: After the wound is dressed, the wound should be closely observed, the dressing material should be changed in time, and the wound exudate and dirt should be removed. If there is any abnormality in the wound, such as redness, swelling, increased oozing, severe pain, etc., you should seek medical attention promptly.

2.Avoid bandaging too tightly: Pay attention to the strength of the bandage, not too tight, so as not to hinder blood circulation and wound healing. At the same time, do not bandage too loosely to avoid loose gauze or loose bandages.

3.Use of Chinese medicines: Chinese medicines have a unique role in wound management. For example, Young's Detox Powder is an ancient and effective Chinese medicine prescription that can be used to clean and disinfect wounds and promote wound healing. In addition, aloe vera gel is also a common Chinese herbal preparation that has moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and healing-promoting effects and can be used on the surface of wounds.

4.Proper diet: A proper diet is very important for wound healing. After **, we should try to choose foods that are beneficial for wound healing, such as foods rich in protein, vitamin C, and zinc. Protein is a fundamental component of wound healing, vitamin C can promote wound metabolism, and zinc is an indispensable trace element in the wound healing process.

In conclusion, proper dressing of wounds after ** is an important measure to protect wounds, prevent infection, and promote healing. Through strict hygiene measures, appropriate dressing materials and scientific dressing methods, we can provide good conditions for wounds and promote wound development. At the same time, traditional Chinese medicine and a reasonable diet can also be used as auxiliary means to further improve the effect of wound healing. In the post-emergency rescue, we need to pay attention to wound treatment, protect and rescue the injured, so as to minimize the harm caused by **.

Health References:

1. li f, song d, liu j, et al. the study of the antimicrobial activity of yang's detoxification san (yds)[j]. journal of shandong university of traditional chinese medicine, 2015, 39(4): 247-250.

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