Wound Care

The skin acts as a barrier to the outside world and thus protects us against harmful infections, radiation and any other harmful environmental factors that would have a devastating effect on our body.The skin can encounter many different types of wounds such as abrasions, rupture injuries, punctures, lacerations and penetrating wounds. While you may be able to treat some wounds with a first aid kit at home, some more serious wounds may require professional medical treatment from your doctor or nurse.

Reasons you should see a doctor

Traumatic trauma or force present
Bleeding won’t stop
If stiches are needed
Animal bite
If the wound is dirty
Infection is visible
Increasing pain
Swelling
Pus
Redness

The reasons for medical care for wounds of the body are to prevent complications and preserve your body’s functions.If you have experienced any interaction with an animal bite you must seek medical advice right away as this could lead to a high rate of infection from the animals bite. Time is vital to the treatment of any wounds affecting the body, here are some signs and symptoms that you may experience.