HEALTH TIPS FOR WOUND CARE

Wound Care health

False
A small wound will heal faster if a scab is allowed to form.

True
Scabs can delay the healing process. Scabs will cause feelings of discomfort and often increase scarring.

False
Cuts and wounds must be allowed to breathe to promote successful healing.

True
Wounds do need oxygen to heal properly, but the oxygen that they use comes from our blood supply. When the wound is left open to too much air, this can result in the formation of a scab, which may slow down the healing process. A wound should be completely covered with a bandage or pad until it is fully healed.

False
All wounds should be treated with antiseptic cleaner or have an antibiotic ointment applied.

True
Washing a wound with an antiseptic cleanser is important step to take to prevent an infection. Using an antibiotic cream or ointment will help to prevent infection during the healing process. Cleaning and bandaging a wound helps with faster healing and reduces the chance of infection.

False
Small cuts don’t need a bandage

True
For best healing, all cuts, even small ones, need to be covered with a bandage.

Source: emaxhealth.com