How to Aid a Rusty Nail Wound

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 back to normal in no time at all.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Anti-bacterial soap. [or just any soap]
• Running water
• Triple antibiotic ointment
• A band-aid
• A sock
• A pillow

1. Turn your running water on. Get it to a nice warm temperature that your foot can tolerate.

2. Take your soap and lather it in your hands.

3. Now start lathering it over your wound to get any rust out or any bacteria.

4. Rinse your foot off and towel dry it.

5. Now rub some triple antibiotic ointment on the wound. Do not put the band-aid on just yet.

6. Rest your foot on a pillow.

7. After about 30 minutes, you will want to put the band-aid and a sock on to keep any bacteria out of it.

8. Sit back and try to put a lot of pressure on your wounded foot.

Tips & Warnings

• After aiding try not to put a lot of pressure on foot.
• Repeat the process everyday until your wound starts healing.
• If your wound does not start healing consult a doctor.

[soanyway]

on 6/19/2009 Oh! I remember doing this all the time when I was a kid...stepping on rusty nail! OUCH! I guess I'm looking better now! lol

[SimplyFrugal]

on 6/19/2009 Great article for summertime when somehow many feet find rusty old nails- one may want to contact their doctor to determine if a tetanus booster injection is required.

[lweber4]

on 5/24/2009 wow! great article! 5*s and a recommendation! =D

[xrayness]

on 5/21/2009 I'm sorry, but do we really need yet another well written article by a talented writer that educates eHow visitors? Of course, we do! Thanks for sharing your information about rusty nail wounds. Keep the articles coming....5 and a half stars.

[greatgreat8]

on 5/20/2009 great information, aid a rusty nail wound