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Speaking of wounds, we have all been injured (not just heart wounds, yes) in the hands, feet, face, or other body parts. There are those who treat the wound with red medicine, then the wound is left open to dry by itself, and there are also those who immediately cover the wound with a bandage or even a bandage if the wound is large enough.
Small wounds or large wounds, if not treated or treated properly, may not heal or even get worse because the wound turns into an infection. But really, what to do with the wounds we experience? Left open and aired, or bandaged?
As reported by Kompas.com, a wound specialist who has a certification from the America Board of Wound Management, Adisaputra Ramadhinara said that the cause of the wound getting worse was due to wrong treatment methods. According to him, people often think that wounds must be made dry and aerated in order to heal quickly.
In fact… “The wound should be left damp. Humid conditions heal faster than allowing the wound to dry on its own, ”said the man who is called Adi to Kompas.com some time ago.
Moist conditions can help the fibroblast cells form new tissue that covers the wound. Humidity, according to Adi, also reduces the amount of exudate or fluid that comes out of the wound.
“Moisture is very important to support fibroblast performance. So it's not a dry, not wet, but humid condition, ”he said.
"Moisture in the wound area can make the wound heal faster and the patient does not need to be amputated (if the wound is very severe)," Adi added.
According to him, good wound care is to use modern wound dressings, such as plasters, which can keep the wound moist. In addition, you should also not use gauze, because gauze cannot keep the wound moist. In some cases, gauze can even cause the wound to sting more and can destroy fibroblasts, plus it can stick to the wound area, causing the skin to heal longer.
Steps to overcome wounds
You may still be confused about how to properly deal with the wounds you are experiencing. As Adisaputra Ramadhinara said earlier, it is better if the wound is closed so that it can keep moisture.
If you don't want the wound to become infected or possibly cause other injuries, you may need to see a doctor or get a tetanus shot. But the easy way is to clean your wound and cover it with a bandage or bandage.
Here are some steps that the Red Cross recommends, as reported by WebMD.com, when you have an injury and need to deal with it immediately with your first aid kit:
- Stop bleeding by holding it directly against the wound. You can use non-prescription products, such as over-the-counter patches at pharmacies. If you feel the bleeding has stopped, but you are afraid something will happen, you should immediately visit your doctor.
- After the blood stops, immediately clean the injured area with clean or warm water. The goal is to reduce the chance of infection, blisters, or dirt. Clean the wound for about 5 minutes with water and mild soap. Do not clean with alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, or mercurochrome which can harm tissue and slow healing.
- Sew or tape your wound. However, if the wound is large or severe, you should consult a doctor for further instructions.
