Although abrasions to the knee are relatively minor abrasions, treatment is still needed so that the wound heals as quickly and well as possible. With just a few readily available medical supplies, abrasions can be cleaned and treated. Treat abrasions on the knee properly so that they heal quickly.
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Part 1 of 3: Checking Wounds
Step 1. Check for blisters on the knee
Knee abrasions are usually relatively minor injuries and can be treated at home. However, check to be sure. Wounds are considered minor and do not require professional medical attention if:
- Non-deep wounds (no visible fat, muscle, or bone tissue).
- The wound did not bleed profusely.
- The wound is neither wide nor rough-edged.
- If the opposite occurs, see a doctor as soon as possible.
- If you haven't had a tetanus shot in 10 years, see your doctor and ask your doctor to give you the tetanus vaccine.
- If you haven't had a tetanus shot in 5 years, and your wound was dirty or had a stab wound (deep but not too wide), see your doctor and ask for a repeat tetanus shot.
Step 2. Wash your hands before starting to treat knee abrasions
Before starting to treat blisters on your knees, wash your hands properly with warm water and soap to prevent infection. Disposable gloves can also be used as extra protection.
Step 3. Stop the bleeding
If the wound is bleeding, apply pressure to stop the bleeding.
- If the wound is covered in dirt, wash the wound first before stopping the bleeding. If there is no dirt covering the wound, wash the wound after stopping the bleeding.
- Stop the bleeding by pressing gauze or a clean cloth for a few minutes on the area where the bleeding is bleeding.
- If the gauze or cloth is covered in blood, replace it with a new one.
- If the wound continues to bleed even after ten minutes of pressure, see a doctor as the wound may need stitches.
Part 2 of 3: Cleaning and Dressing the Wound
Step 1. Clean the blisters on the knee
Sprinkle or run cold water all over the wound until all dirt is gone.
Step 2. Wash the blisters on the knee
Wash the wound with water and antibacterial soap. However, be careful not to get soap on the wound because soap can irritate the wound. This step is done to eliminate bacteria and prevent infection.
Cuts on the skin, such as abrasions on the knee, are usually disinfected with iodine or hydrogen peroxide. However, these two ingredients actually damage the body's cells. Therefore, medical professionals now no longer recommend the use of these two materials to disinfect wounds
Step 3. Remove dirt
Use tweezers, which have been sterilized by rubbing with gauze or a cotton ball moistened with isopropyl alcohol, to pick up foreign objects, such as dust, sand, debris, etc., that are in the wound. Then, wash the wound with cold water.
Check with a doctor if dirt or foreign objects in the wound cannot be removed with tweezers
Step 4. Dry the blisters on the knee
After cleaning and washing, gently pat the wound with a clean towel or cloth until it is dry. The wound should not be dried by rubbing it with a towel or cloth so that the pain does not get worse.
Step 5. Apply antibiotic cream, especially on previously dirty wounds
Antibiotic creams prevent infection and help the healing process.
- There are different types of antibiotic creams and ointments with different active ingredients or combinations (for example, bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin). Always obey the instructions for use listed on the package of antibiotic cream/ointment.
- Some antibiotic creams contain mild analgesics that can relieve pain.
- Some antibiotic creams and ointments can trigger an allergic reaction. If redness, swelling, itching, etc. appear after a certain cream/ointment is applied to the wound, stop using the cream/ointment and replace it with a cream/ointment that contains different active ingredients from the previous cream/ointment.
Step 6. Bandage the cut on the knee
During the healing period, cover the wound with a bandage to protect it from dirt, infection, or irritation from rubbing against clothing. The wound can be wrapped with an adhesive bandage or sterile gauze attached to the wound with a plaster or elastic.
Part 3 of 3: Treating Wounds During Healing
Step 1. Replace the bandage with a new one as needed
Change the bandage with a new one once a day or if the old bandage gets dirty or wet. Before applying a new bandage, wash the wound with water and antibacterial soap.
- Research shows that pulling the adhesive bandage off quickly is more painful than slow, although it also depends on the condition of the wound.
- Rub the edges of the adhesive bandage with oil, then let it sit for a while. This method helps minimize the pain that occurs when the adhesive bandage is pulled off.
Step 2. Apply an antibiotic cream daily
Although it doesn't speed up the healing process, antibiotic creams are effective at preventing infection. Also, applying an antibiotic cream daily keeps the wound moist so it doesn't move or form scar tissue, which can happen if the wound is dry. Antibiotic creams can generally be applied to the wound once or twice per day; Read the instructions for use listed on the packaging.
Step 3. Monitor the healing process of the knee abrasions
The duration of healing of knee abrasions is influenced by several factors, such as age, diet, smoking or not, stress level, illness, and others. Antibiotic creams only prevent infection, do not speed up the healing process. If the blisters on your knees don't heal, see a doctor because you may have a serious illness that is hindering the healing process.
Step 4. If the wound gets worse, see a doctor
See a doctor if:
- The knee joint does not function normally.
- Knee numb.
- The wound is constantly bleeding.
- There is dirt or foreign matter in the wound that cannot be removed.
- The wound is inflamed or swollen.
- Red streaks appeared that spread from the wound.
- Wounds festering.
- The body has a fever with a temperature of more than 38 ° C.
