Wounds & Injuries

Saline is the common name used to describe a solution of sodium chloride (NaCl) and water--in layman's terms, salt water. It usually aims to have a salt content that matches that of the human body...

Wounds can easily become infected without the proper care and maintenance. The chance of infection drastically increases when the skin is punctured, opening a window for bacteria to enter the...

A wound culture is performed by a health care professional from wounds that exhibit signs or symptoms of infection such as abnormal drainage, redness, poor healing and increased pain. The culture...

At some point in our lives, most of us fall and scrape our knees, or cut ourselves on a sharp edge. In addition, you most likely have had to deal with other people's wounds. Cleaning a wound is...

Dangerous infections and infectious diseases are on the rise, so it's important to know what works best to keep you and your loved ones healthy and safe. There are numerous anti-bacterial soaps...

Everyone experiences a skinned knee or scraped elbow at some point in their life. These injuries usually heal easily with proper treatment. Precautions must be taken to avoid infections and...

Anyone who has experienced a small cut knows that they can be very painful and upsetting for a minute but then easily forgotten. But don't let the fact that the pain fades quickly stop you from...

The prevention of leg cramps, also known as charley horses. This is a tip that has been passed down through generations. I had severe leg cramps when I was pregnant and I found this to be helpful.

Wound infections occur when bacteria enters through a break in the skin. People with weak immune systems most illnesses are more susceptible to wound infections. If you think you may have an...

A piercing can be an interesting and sometimes painful experience. Proper care and responsibility can make the fun and fashion worth it.

Ace bandages are used to wrap injured ankles or other body parts to prevent further injury. In general an Ace bandage should be disposed of and replaced after use, especially if that use involves...

Step on a rusty nail and don't know how to aid it? I know it can be scary, but here is a quick, simple, and fast way to aid your wound. If you follow these steps, your wound will be healed and...

Bruises are nasty reminders of a possibly painful experience. They're also not pleasant to look at. We've all had bruises, and chances are we're all going to have them again. After all, even the...

Water blisters, while not life threatening, are a nuisance and can be painful. These can form after a bad sunburn, from prolonged friction or after a mild burn. There are a couple of things to...

An abrasion is an injury that is generally caused by friction. Abrasions create damage to the outer layers of the skin. A severe abrasion, however, involves the lower layers of skin as well, and...

You don't have to be a lumberjack or work with raw wood to get one. Just picking up tree limbs can sometimes stick you with a nagging little injury. A tiny splinter of wood jammed into your finger...

Blisters are common injuries in the outdoors, but if these pop on their own and are not taken care of, they can become infected. Use the following steps to minimize the chance of infection.