How do I clean and dress a gunshot wound?
336857
Hah....oook. You're screwed. Take him to the hospital and drop him off there. Call the ER from a pay phone after you drop him off telling them what happened to your friend, except for what you did.\n\nThis is one of the many reasons why I don't drink.\n\nP.S. The funniest part is that you managed to spell everything correctly, while other people take their time typing and still can't spell anything right.
974058
Use bleach if the clothes are white.  If not, use HOT water!   Pre-treating with peroxide might help also.
1187743
Depends on the type of wound, and how long its been.  If it has been longer than 10 years you absolutely should get one.  If it has been more than 5 yeard then tetanus shots are recommended for "dirty" wounds, such as those contaminated by dirt, feces, soil, saliva, puncture wounds, avulsions (flap wounds), gunshots, crush injuries, burns, etc.
1174597
Take a (Warm) bath with Epsom salts\nDON'T USE A SOLDERING GUN!!!\nUSE Preparation H instead.\n\nGO TO The hospitals ER room or a MEDICAL CLINIC!!!
818762
Wash the area with soap and water, make sure nothing is still in the scrape (gravel or pieces of dirt). Pat area dry, apply triple antibiotic ointment, cover with a dressing.  If the would is draining change the dressing 2-3 times a day, if not once a day is sufficient.  \nWounds do not need a scab to heal, and they don't need air either.  That's what my mother use to say but this has been proven wrong.  We now keep wound beds moist to promote healing. \nAs for the drainage, if it is a clear yellow liquid that kind of crystalizes around the wound edges this is normal tissue fluid, and there is usually quite a bit of it from a scrape.  If the drainage becomes thick, opaque, white or yellow or has an odor to it you may need a prescription for an antibiotic.  Also the wound may have a thin ring of pink/red around the scraped area but it should not get a larger red area and it should not feel warmer than the surrounding areas.\nScrapes always hurt much more than you would think they should. Mostly due to the way the skin is torn off and the fact that there is now exposed nerve endings.
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What is your cleaning regiment? I would suggest that you clean it twice a day with Dye-free, fragrence-free anti-bacterial handsoap and then also do a sea salt soak. Its best to do both, soak with the salt solution and then cleanse with the soap solution. \n1. In a glass of warm water (to dissolve the salt) stir about a half a teaspoon of sea salt in. (At the grocery store they will carry grindable sea salt on the baking aisle. I find this easier to use and also you can measure it out easier). Get some cotton pads (Little squares of cotton sold near the cosmetics) and soak it in the salt solution. Then while you are laying down, lay the pad on top of the piercing. Let it rest there for about 8 - 10 minutes. \n2. After the salt soak, clean the piercing with warm water and the anti-bactieral soap. Using a Q-Tip will make it easier so that you can direct the water and soap into the crevases. Make sure to work the jewelry around so that the cleaner gets into the peircing. This step will take about 5 minutes.
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Pour some peroxide on it to clean it out and then cover it.  Putting a bit of neosporin on it may also help a bit.  But if it is really bad you should probably see a doctor in case you need stitches.
747362
Typically you just want to keep a small abrasion clean.  Wash it several times a day, some antibacterial ointment might not be a bad idea either.  If the area gets hot or swollen or if it just doesn't look right to you, go see a doctor, and remember that any advice you get here is just a best guess seeing that none of us can actually see the wound.
733553
In the hand: you could still walk to safety/away from the gunman, still be able to dial 911. Keep pressure on the wound while moving, elevate wound above your heart, and most importantly would not risk severing any major vessels as you would with the leg and behind and shoulder.
692956
You should be wearing rubber gloves or at least do alot of hand washing. It depends on the type of tissue most of the time, but careful is a good thing. Good luck.
967661
Yes - no reason why not. Many wounds aren't dressed these days. Sutures are not a contraindication for removing a dressing. Keep the wound dry thought for a couple of days.
859256
best way to feild dress a deer is use a gut hook knife make sure you dont stick the knife too far in so you dont cut the deers guts openthen use the gut hook take it all the way to the neck reach up into the cavity grab the wind pipe as far up as you can cut it lose then roll it over on it side pull out the guts then down around the gentals you need to split the pelvic bone enough so you can pull the bladder( try a saw or hatchet) out try not to get any of it on the meatthen cut the anus out then the guts will come right out\nthen take it home and try to get it in the freezer depending on the weather if  its cold not that big of deal but try to keep the meat \nclean and dry as you can those are the top two reasons meat spoils i think before you try it you should try to find a video that walks you through it\n                    \n                good luck and hope i helped
265107
go talk to you local gun shop/repair shop. (not the pawn shops)\nand/or talk to a competition shooter.
623001
I did it with the thread trick. Instead of cutting, you tie it tight, and leave it on. The skin dies, and drops off. However, this may not be your first choice in an area that can be seen, like the face. For that, I would go to the professional.
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Pop them.\n\nActually, steralize a needle, clean the boil and lance it. Then put antibiotic ointment on it and keep it coveredc and it will heal like any other wound.
15968
Use your webcam to take a picture so we can all laugh at you!\n\nIf this were a real question I would tell you to use a spoon or fork handle to gently ease your skin apart from the object. Do not attempt to cut through the skin/glue bond and don't try to 'rip' your skin away with a sharp tug.
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1. Wash daily with warm water and soap (doesn't have to be disinfectant)\n2. Change dressings at least daily or more often if draining.\n3. Warm moist compresses are beneficial. (Place a moist wash cloth in a baggie, place in microwave for about a minute, then wrap with a 2nd damp/moist towel and place over the wound.\n4. Avoid squeezing.\n5. Keep clean and covered.\n6. Keep taking antibiotic until script all gone.\n7/ checkwith your doctor if surrounding area redness, the drainage has a nasty odor or drainage or discomfort increases.