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| Admin | May 27 2013, 11:55 AM Post #1 |
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Today we will learn how to bandage wounds the old fashion muggle way. Knowing muggle techniques can come in handy in situations where magic just isn't an option. So everyone take out some quill and parchment and copy down these notes. Properly dressing and bandaging a wound will aid in the healing process and help prevent infection and scarring. Step One: Protect yourself. Scrub your hands thoroughly with soap and disinfected water and put on latex gloves to prevent the spread of infectious disease. Step Two: Clean the wound and carefully remove any excess debris. Step Three: Apply antibiotic cream to the inside of the material you are using as the dressing. Step Four: Cover the wound with the dressing. The dressing should extend beyond the wound by about 1/2 inch so that it covers the wound completely and allows room to affix the dressing to uninjured skin. Step Five: Cut four strips of athletic tape and affix them to the dressing and skin on all four sides of the dressing. The purpose of the bandage is to help keep the dressing in place, and it shouldn't be too loose or too tight. Step Six: If there is a risk that the wound will be exposed to water, cover the bandage with waterproof material such as waterproof tape or plastic. Step Seven: Look at and feel the area and limb surrounding the wound to make certain the dressing does not impair circulation. Step Eight: Change dressings daily, and check for signs of infection. Homework 1. Why is it important to properly clean the wound before bandaging? 2. Think of a time when using magic to heal a wound would not be an option. 3. Why is step one an important step? 4. Why do you think it is important to protect the bandages from water? |
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