Cuts and scrapes are frequent. However, when it comes to a serious one, some essential first-aid tips and presence of mind can help to make it better. Start by washing your hands and use clean gauze or any cloth to apply pressure on the wound. Don’t press too hard, but just enough to stop blood from flowing out. This should take a couple of minutes. Use fresh water to clean the wound. Using tweezers, you can remove any debris or particles that are on the injury. After that, an excellent antibiotic ointment will help to remove any bacteria and soothe the area. A rolled gauze or bandage is the next step, but if the cut isn’t intense, leave it open. Change the dressing every day for the first few and then alternate days. See a doctor and get a tetanus shot if you need to.