First-aid for cuts and scratches

Disclamer: I am not a medical professional, all of the information below is based on my own research, it does not replace medical treatment or advice. It is always best to see a doctor if you are injured.

Stop the bleeding

If the injury is spurting blood, apply pressure and call for an ambulance immediately. Follow the instructions of the emergency line operator.
Apply pressure to the cut(s) with a clean cloth that will not get fluff in the wound (e.g. a strip cut off a shirt). For shallow cuts or scratches apply even pressure for 5 minutes or until bleeding stops. For deeper cuts apply pressure for 7-10 minutes. If bleeding does not stop after 10 minutes of even pressure (no peaking) go to A&E/the ER. If you cannot get yourself to A&E/the ER call an for an ambulance.


Call an ambulance if...

The cut is spurtting blood

If blood is spurting from a cut (like a fountain) you have hit an artery. The bleeding may stop for a moment and then start again. You can bleed to death from arterial bleeding very quickly and it cannot be trated at home. Call for an ambulance immedatly and follow the instructions of the emergency dispatcher. Symptoms of arterial bleeding include;

You go into shock

If your are unsure if you need an ambulance

If you are unsure if you need immediate emergency medical attention If you do not think you can take care of your injuries alone and cannot get yourself to A&E If you have any of the symptoms listed in the A&E list but cannot get yourself to A&E