Description
Sterile Saline Wipes
Sterile Saline Wipes are ideal for wound cleaning etc prior to dressing the wound.
Presented in an individual pack and packed in a box of 100 individual sachets
A wound is a break in the skin. A plaster or larger dressing is usually all that is needed to stop a wound bleeding. However, you might need to apply pressure to the area, and if an arm or leg is affected, you should raise it above heart level.
Before putting on a plaster or other dressing, you will need to clean the wound. Follow the steps below to ensure that it does not become infected:
Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.
If you have any cuts on your own hands, you should cover them and wear disposable gloves.
If treating someone else, tell them what you are doing.
Make sure that the person is sitting or lying down.
If the wound has something embedded in it, leave it in place until you seek medical advice (see below).
Clean the wound under running tap water, saline (a salt water solution) or use an alcohol-free wipe, gauze pad or soft cloth, but do not use antiseptic, because it may damage the skin.
Soak the gauze or cloth in the saline solution or water, and gently dab or wipe the skin with it.
Gently pat the area dry using a clean towel or a pad of tissues, but nothing fluffy such as a cotton wool ball, where strands of material can get stuck to the wound.
Apply a sterile dressing, such as a bandage or plaster.
If blood soaks through the bandage, leave it in place and another bandage, and continue to apply pressure on the wound.
When to seek medical advice
You should always get medical advice if the injury:
does not stop bleeding
is very large or very deep
has something embedded in it
is to an artery or on a joint crease
is red, sore and painful, or has pus coming out (it may be infected)
is an old wound that looks like it might be infected
was caused by a bite (all animal and human bites need medical attention)
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