How to Treat Cuts and Grazes - First Aid Training - St John Ambulance

A St John Ambulance trainer shows you how to treat a cut or a graze. These simple first aid steps will show you how to clean a wound, apply pressure and raise the wound. These essential first aid skills will help you to treat people with minor injuries.
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[@islawaltham]

I’m only here because I want to learn to help people when they are hurt

[@mystogan6556]

Same

[@Alisi0110]

No. Me too😊

[@guerr01991]

Same I might go camping and I already know my cousins are going to get them self hurt or something and I’ll be there to help

[@yahyaawan8175]

Yup me too

[@fabihafaiza648]

Aaa,same.

[@kermitthefrog560]

They said "Clean the wound" then proceeded to clean everywhere EXCEPT for the wound and then dressed it with all the bacteria and a very high risk for infection. Good Job 👍

[@miss_girl6978]

The injury itself is not contaminated. Its got whatever contents inside of it. If you clean the outside, it prevents the spread of foreign bacteria. I would still run my sore under warm water tho but that's just me lol. Also! You don't want to encourage any bacteria into the open wound.

[@mohammadrafiulhoque9183]

You are right. The injured area should be properly washed under tap water and then dried before applying any dressing. Alternatively you need to repeatedly clean the cut injured area with different pieces of sterile gauze soaked with disinfectant to clean. They did unfortunately neither, which is not the right practice. The information I shared is from the 2020 GFARC guideline on first aid.

[@Pugrug.]

I’m sure that was probably because it’s a demonstration.

[@TheHeadincharge]

@@mohammadrafiulhoque9183 Running water is not always available and ambulance first aid does not rely on that for wound care. Yes, water is ideal, but is not always an option.

[@Sir_Catnip]

Just let people learn and appreciate the video.... Good grief

[@_pee3]

ty 4 this video, I saved a life because of this

[@MaxDungateMusic]

🤣

[@ashertheaudiophile1917]

Woh

[@solaraproject3614]

Correction! You must first clean the Wound before applying Gauze, if possible, do not use alcohol as this damages tissues as it cleans. a better option would betadine! when cleaning, it is ideal to clean an inch of the surrounding area the wound as well. after cleaning the wound, you then apply the appropriate amount/size of Gauze and apply appropriate pressure.

[@alvinz4865]

You may want to rinse it offf after 3-5 minutes as it can harm new cells too.

[@TheHeadincharge]

It really depends on the situation though. Alcohol or peroxide is absolutely useful to clean a wound IF running water is not available. This makes sense coming from an ambulance as they don’t rely on running water for wound care for obvious reasons and is why they include alcohol pads in mobile first aid kits. So while you’re right that water and mild soap is the ideal solution, it’s problematic to call this wrong as it may lead people to not clean the wound or that they should never use alcohol pads.

[@humility-righteous-giving]

correction! do not apply anything, just wash well ,trim all loose skin so that wound is fully exposed and keep clean and exposed to air till fully dry . broken nail: clip all the nail that is detached ,wash well, dry,and keep exposed to air till fully dry ,blisters: pop blister, cut and trim all loose skin ,wash well, dry, keep clean till wound fully dry,, if wetted, rewash and let fully dry again exposed to air,,AIR IS THE BEST OINTMENT!!! i am not a doctor ,but you will not be doing anything else for cut ,wound ,broken nail or blister if you try this once,, it stops hurting the fastest it heals the fastest!! keeping a wound covered keeps the wound moist ,moisture is a breeding ground for infection ,its practically impossible for a dry wound to become infected

[@nickdafoxx2626]

There is no time for cleaning if the patient is bleeding, you must do everything to stop the bleeding, this is your first task. As you know, patient can bleed out real fast, if you're afraid about infection or sepsis, it's treatable.

[@mobstercrow7515]

I have betadine in my pets first aid kit, it's good to have for people and animals.

[@leonemaledetto1500]

This video is almost entirely accurate, thank you for posting it. I'd also recommend using some disinfectant before applying a sterile dressing to minimise the risk of infection. It is after all the fist cause of death in hospitals!

[@Rachbum7]

They're temporarily applying the first sterile dressing to prevent wound from worsening they lift it, or should lift to disinfect then apply a fresh sterile bandage

[@DinoMum]

Very helpful video. Highly recommend each household know first aid basic do’ and dont’s Thank you

[@zoehancock]

The patient was holding a pad on the wound when the first aider was cleaning the area, so the actual area immediately around the cut and the cut itself was not cleaned. Is this correct? Seemed odd to me.

[@TheDriftdog]

Zoe Hancock that's what I was wondering too. Came here looking for clarity as my sons school think it's ok to just wipe a graze that's full of grit and other dirt then put a plaster on covering up all the dirt that's been left in the wound 😡😡

[@theoligarchist1503]

this is now nurses kill

[@thekoala9337]

Simple and helpful!!

[@aseiveren4363]

Nice one. Thank you.

[@sharithefirefly]

Is it bad I am hoping someone gets hurt so I can help them?

[@ewanmcgreagor2899]

shari troy maaaaabye?

[@ovoro]

shari troy That's the sole reason here

[@teethiamwoon1036]

at least you're not alone..

[@perryh.5306]

Nope.....that is cute thinking!

[@tammooney1]

Thanks 👍

[@users1992]

If you cover the wound with gauze it doesn't heal. You also would have to keep it dry, which can be hard to do so.

[@gtgodbear6320]

I just got a deep laceration all the way to the bone in the webbing between my thumb and pointer finger. I really should have went it the ER and got a liquid Stitch because its still open. I fell backwards from a crouching position and jamed my thumb in a spray paint cap. I didn't notice it until I saw blood spraying all over everything. I didn't know the caps were that sharp. I should sue the cap company for not having a warning of the sharpness😂. Sad thing is I could probably win.

[@buckmajor]

Is sterile dressing only for smaller wounds? If the wound is lacerated do we use dressing around the wound then bandage?

[@josenobrega1]

Nice 👍

[@itzkaila6989]

Thanks you

[@jacobdrj101]

What is the best thing to clean the wound with. It is my understanding that Hydrogen Peroxide is no longer considered appropriate. Should iodine or alcohol be used? Triple antibiotic perhaps? Just soap and water?

[@taylorteehungpiao4814]

saline, which is diluted sodium chloride to irrigate and clean it. Flavine can be used as an antiseptic to prevent infection.

[@cojoe4896]

When mom's away and your little brother goes biking

[@keegancan]

thanks

[@hugom6093]

Cheers

[@alexp7842]

So you don’t put anything on it like antibiotic gel?

[@iamaylacat3935]

this is helping me because I do St Johns

[@taylorteehungpiao4814]

This helps me way too much!

[@avinothini6332]

@@taylorteehungpiao4814 shall i use this St.John Ambulance first aid videos for my research study purposes?

[@mixnix8562]

1. Clean the wound 2. Disinfect the wound 3. Bandage the wound

[@razorblade6746]

Admit it, you are all here because you are learning to help when situations like this occurs

[@LittleGenius399]

Yes

[@michaelhorton8284]

No we are here for the pizza and comments

[@Sir_Catnip]

No, I'm here because I have a small cut

[@Remittingmoon]

For myself.

[@jordanmitchell9742]

Well Obviously mate…

[@clemenciakimmayong1163]

*IT IS WHAT IT IS BUT NOT WHAT IT IS BUT ACTUALLY IT IS BUT WHAT YOU THINK IT IS BUT MORE YOU HAIL TO IT IS IT IS WHAT IT IS*

[@vinodkumar-mj1zj]

helpful

[@mystashat8499]

I just run it under tap water for a few seconds then dry it, never failed.

[@miu2261]

Why dont you do suture when its a cut wound?

[@arwincullanan9962]

salamat shoppee

[@Kippax-_]

Don't forget the questions in between, patient may possibly be allergic, to the type of bandaging.

[@mtbtslove4422]

What can we do after some days hand become heavy

[@hannajbeckett5116]

how do u treat a burn??????

[@ona3304]

Here because I accidentally made a minor cut on my two fingers as i was fidling with the new folding knife. 😂

[@the_outlaw_morgan]

HAHAHAHA same

[@dragossebastianiancu3978]

What if i don't have 4 pieces of material to complete this procedure?

[@TariqBandar]

Was that puten ???

[@Boxiot13]

what if u dont have half of that stuff?

[@obnoxious1590]

I'm injured in accident today nd idk how to give myself a first aid..help ME!

[@tiennguyenhuy7477]

Tbh I just want to make sure the theory is true, but it was no ads so far.

[@0led0lai]

I am here because i want people to depend on me.

[@ggwhhbb1822]

how to clean the dressing ? with rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide or soap+water ?

[@danielledewitt1]

Never use hydrogen peroxide, it burns like bleach.

[@fluffymountains]

soap +water preferably

[@sharpsbattle]

Seems like they could’ve said what to clean the wound with, or not with.

[@Mar1chu]

I'm only here to be able to help my friend when her SH scars open.

[@isaiahcroskey72]

I cut my self and I've been bleeding for more that 4 hours. Help? It's not much blood but still could lead up to something lethal.

[@chezw0rth478]

FluX You either didn’t cover it properly applying direct pressure or it was an open wound that required stitches

[@stayhomewearamask3318]

Is it still bleeding

[@IbsterTech]

@Phas maxon 🤣🤣

[@youtuber.9624]

Clean the wound with what?

[@williamvasquez4857]

You're not actually showing how to clean the wound. I cannot see the wound at all. How do you wipe? Across or in the same direction as the cut?

[@kayla_max]

I can’t handle blood I was on a. CPR vid

[@zoeyw5880]

I'm here if this happens while i'm babysitting-

[@crickittorres8077]

She should clean the wound under the gauze

[@lisapamponette7568]

👍I think most of us forget to wear gloves when doing this

[@yeshacroe9354]

Im fking bleedrng rigbt noew pressure it first right

[@SilasEgbert-i7s]

Williams Ruth Allen Charles Young Laura

[@sadixrahman2019]

I hate the first aid people at school all they do is wipe with baby wipes and it stings you so but so unproffesional

[@xx_wolf2583]

It’s true first aid people at school only wipe with baby wipes but I in hospitals or this vid it is profinal

[@xx_wolf2583]

Umm CORRECTION!!!! You should clean the cut or wound before putting the piece of clath

[@danielledewitt1]

You have to stop the bleeding too.

[@thehellhoundhd5426]

I'm here just In case i get hurt in the apocalypse.

[@metroplexchl]

Clean the cut with what? Alcohol? Hydrogen peroxide? Bath water?

[@walden6272]

urine

[@GC-ky4ym]

Terrible video! 1) Where is the list of items you need to buy for your first aid kit. 2) The trainer's face and narration is filmed in close-up, but the application of the actual first aid filmed at a distance in wide angle. Maybe the audience wants to see how the first aid is being applied?

[@pninetwo]

anyone here on 2022?? 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jamesmcevoy713]

This was so skibidi Fortnite 😜😜😜

[@PolycrisisActor]

so poorly shot it is unbelievable.

[@natachadealvezofficial]

Was my girl actually bleeding ?? What a waste !!

[@jennybui112]

Natacha DeAlvez not really, they are teaching us

[@miss_girl6978]

Do you not want to learn how to do this or something?

[@tarekmohammed2354]

♫♫♫

[@vickaps]

whose here after watching Saving Private Ryan

[@hotthuyy77]

Maybe tell us what your using? Waste of time.