Keep the wounded area raised above the heart as much as possible. This will relieve the pain and swelling and to help the wound heal. Let the wound dry for several hours. Continue using a bandage until a scab forms. You develop a high temperature.
Blood soaks through the bandage.
Pain in the injured area becomes worse. You have numbness or swelling at a point below the wound. You have redness, swelling, pus, a bad smell, or red streaks coming away from the wound. These are signs of an infection that needs immediate treatment. HealthSquare is solely to be used as an informational resource and should never be used to replace contact with your licensed healthcare provider.