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  1. Wounds and Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... driving a car, or walking across the street. Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other ... accident, but surgery, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Minor wounds usually aren't serious, but it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/woundsandinjuries.html - Health Topics
  2. Wound care centers 
    A wound care center, or clinic, is a medical facility for treating wounds that do not heal. You may have what is termed a non-healing wound if it: Has not started to heal in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000739.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Cuts and puncture wounds 
    ... blood vessels, or bone. A puncture is a wound made by a pointed object such as a nail, knife, or sharp tooth. Puncture wounds often appear to be on the surface, but ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000043.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Surgical wound care - open 
    ... during surgery. It is also called a surgical wound. Some incisions are small, others are long. The ... If your doctor does not close your wound again with sutures, you need to care for it at home, since it may take time to heal. The wound will heal from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000040.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Surgical wound care - closed 
    ... during surgery. It is also called a "surgical wound." Some incisions are small. Others are very long. ... following: Stitches (sutures) Clips Staples Skin glue Proper wound care can help prevent infection and reduce scarring ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000738.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. How wounds heal 
    A wound is a break or opening in the skin. Your skin protects your body from germs. When the ... during surgery, germs can enter and cause infection. Wounds often occur because of an accident or injury. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000741.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Surgical wound infection – treatment 
    ... incision) in the skin can lead to a wound infection after surgery. Most surgical wound infections show up within the first 30 days ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007645.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Wet-to-dry dressing changes 
    Your health care provider has covered your wound with a wet-to-dry dressing. With this type of dressing, a wet (or moist) gauze dressing is put on your wound and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000315.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Lacerations - liquid bandage 
    ... be used on the cut to close the wound and help stop bleeding. A liquid bandage is ... There is less chance for infection since the wound is sealed shut. These products are waterproof, so ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000497.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Gunshot wounds - aftercare 
    A gunshot wound is caused when a bullet or other projectile is shot into or through the body. Gunshot wounds can cause serious injury, including: Severe bleeding Damage ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000737.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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