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Wound Care When Help Isn't Coming

Clean, close and monitor cuts to prevent infection when hospitals are unreachable.

This is for educational purposes only. Not professional medical, electrical, or safety advice.

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This is general education, not medical advice. Seek professional care whenever possible.

  1. 01

    Stop bleeding

    Direct firm pressure 10 minutes. For life-threatening limb bleeding, apply a tourniquet 2–3 in. above the wound.

  2. 02

    Irrigate thoroughly

    Flush with large amounts of clean (boiled & cooled) water under pressure—a bag with a pinhole works.

  3. 03

    Close only clean wounds

    Use butterfly strips for clean, fresh cuts. Leave dirty, bite or puncture wounds open to drain.

  4. 04

    Watch for infection

    Spreading redness, heat, pus, fever or red streaks need antibiotics or professional care.