1. Clean the wound with alcohol (I've also used hand sanitizer).
2. Control the bleeding with elevation and tight bandaging.
3. Get medical help for deep lacerations .. or ..
4. Periodically replace the dressings and look for infections (if found, go back to step 1).

Very important to make sure the person doing the care has used hand sanitizer or other means to prevent any bacteria from getting onto the dressings.

1. Control the bleeding with elevation and tight bandaging.
2. Clean the wound with alcohol (I've also used hand sanitizer).
3. Get medical help for deep lacerations .. or ..
4. Periodically replace the dressings and look for infections (if found, go back to step 2).

Very important to make sure the person doing the care has used hand sanitizer or other means to prevent any bacteria from getting onto the dressings.