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Cuts & Grazes
Wash the wound thoroughly
with water and a little soap. Press on the wound, for
example using a clean handkerchief or tissue. Bleeding can
usually be stopped by firm pressure for about five
minutes. Now apply a clean, dry dressing such as a
sticking plaster
When to see the
doctor...
If the wound is dirty and you have not had a tetanus
injection for the last ten years you may need a tetanus
booster. Contact your doctor or the local casualty
department for advice. If the cut is deep and the edges
cannot be pulled together you may need stitches or a steristrip dressing. Contact your doctor or the local
casualty department.
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