The doctor told about the rules of first aid for a person with cuts.

In summer, people have an increased risk of cutting themselves. On how to give yourself or another first aid in such a situation, August 9, "Gazeta.Ru" was told by Sergey Khripkov, a surgeon at the Sberbank Health medical company.

First of all, on the advice of a doctor, if the skin is injured, it is necessary to carefully assess the condition of the damage. If it is superficial and small, then the wound should be disinfected with running water and its edges should be coated with antiseptic and a sterile bandage applied. But before performing the procedure, you need to treat your hands in a similar way.

If blood is flowing from the wound, Khripkov recommended first stopping the bleeding by pressing a napkin or clean cloth to the wound.

"If subcutaneous fat or muscles are visible when the skin is damaged, it means that the wound is deep. In this case, you just need to put a sterile bandage on it and seek help as soon as possible," the doctor explained.

You should also seek medical attention if the edges of the cut are 2-3 mm apart, as stitches will be required.

Earlier, on July 22, Elena Kosheleva, director of Sberbank Insurance projects, told how to protect a child from damage on the playground. The expert advised parents to stay close during the games, keep an eye on the minor's clothes and choose comfortable things. If an injury does occur, it is necessary to treat the wound or seek medical help for serious injuries.

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