First+Aid,+Disinfectant,+Sterilizing,+and+clean+Injury+management

=Disinfectant, Sterilizing, and Clean Injury Management= (Return to First Aid)

This is perhaps the easiest type of first aid and the one you will most often be able to use. Usually it is used on small cuts and injuries.

1. Usually you will want to let cuts bleed by squeezing the blood out though this is not necessary. It help the blood wash out any possible infections or contaminates.

2. You will usually want to wash the sore, wound, or cut with clean water and then apply some form of disinfectant and sterilization. Some points to remember are: __Hydrogen peroxide__ - may reduce scab-forming speed. __Rubbing Alcohol__ - will reduce the entire healing process very minimaly but is an excellent disinfectant. __Iodine__ - Is also an excellent disinfectand and slows the healing process slightly as well. __Citrus__ - such as pineapple or lemon will also help but should not be used while other disinfectants are available.

3. Applying a comfortable and sterile bandage is a good idea. It does help to let wounds air out depending on the wound and especially when infection may be an issue.

4. Try to keep the injury clean and re-apply disinfectant and clean bandages daily.

Did you know that the scabbing process actually slows healing down? It does, so keeping a cut wet is a great idea. This is especially possible using banana peels and strapping them on as temporary bandages. It is a small difference but it also reduces scarring so if you have some extra time and the interest try it.
 * __Trick to cuts__**:

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