NeilMed Cleanse Sterile Saline Wound Wash, 6 Ounce

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that involves squirting, spraying, or pressure release of fluid will require the use of PPE (such as gloves, gown, and mask with eye shield) to prevent exposure to debris and airborne microorganisms. soak a gauze pad or cloth in saline solution or tap water, or use an alcohol-free wipe, and gently dab or wipe the skin with it – don't use antiseptic as this may damage the skin Kosier B. Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process, and Practice. 6th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc; 2000.

Soak a new piercing in warm saline for 5 minutes once or twice per day. The saline should be about the temperature of hot coffee. You should also head to an urgent care or emergency room if the wound is from an animal or human bite or a dirty or rusty object.

Why is Saline Solution the Best Way to Clean Wounds?

Avoid Bactine®, pierced ear care solutions and other products containing Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK). These can be irritating and are not intended for long term wound care. When it comes to cleaning superficial wounds, good old-fashioned soap and water is the way to go,” advises Minior. Protect the environment, equipment, and other supplies from contamination from spray aerosolization by covering or removing the supplies. If the wound is very deep or it exposes bone, organs or blood vessels, or if it’s bleeding significantly even after you’ve applied pressure, then you should visit an emergency room. If the wound is longer than 1/2 inch, you may need stitches.

Use a clean, sterile cloth or gauze to gently wipe the wound and remove any excess saline solution.

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Lammers RL, Hudson DL, Seaman ME. Prediction of traumatic wound infection with a neural network-derived decision model. Am J Emerg Med. 2003 Jan. 21(1):1-7. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. It is effective against Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and other Gram-negative bacteria. At some point in our lives, we all experience cuts, scrapes, and other types of wounds. While some wounds can be treated at home, others require medical attention. Regardless of the severity of the wound, it’s important to clean it properly to prevent infections and promote healing. In this guide, we’ll discuss how to clean wounds with saline solution and provide tips from Nao Medical, a contemporary healthcare provider specializing in urgent care, primary care, multi-speciality care, mental health, women’s health, nutrition services, and more. What is Saline Solution? It is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial that is effective against a variety of pathogens, including MRSA, P. aeruginosa and other bacteria. Hold the saline solution bottle or syringe about 1-2 inches away from the wound and gently squeeze the solution onto the wound.

if blood soaks through the dressing, leave it in place and add another dressing, and continue to apply pressure on the wound

formulated to remove fecal matter, so they should never be used on open wounds, as they tend to be stronger than a wound cleanser and toxic to wound tissues.