Introducing The Savlon Guide to First Aid Care
It is easy to become complacent about treating minor wounds but these four principles of wound management will help you to remember what to do next time one of the family needs essential first aid:
- Cleanse
- Treat
- Heal
- Protect
Savlon Antiseptic Wound Wash contains chlorhexidine gluconate. Savlon Dry Antiseptic Spray contains povidone iodine.
Always read the label.
1. Cleanse
Crucial for killing the germs that can lead to infection. First clean your own hands with soap and water or Savlon Antiseptic Wipes. Next, clean the cut, graze, or scrape you 're about to treat using Savlon Antiseptic Liquid* or Savlon Antiseptic Wound Wash* to make sure you 've removed any pieces of grit and dirt from the wound. Finally pat dry with clean lint-free material.
2. Treat
Use soothing Savlon Antiseptic Cream* or ‘no-touch’ Savlon Dry Antiseptic Spray*. This will help prevent infection aiding the natural healing process.
3. Heal
By managing the wound’s moisture levels, the more likely it is to heal quickly and the less likely it is to leave a scar. Savlon Advanced Healing Gel can be used throughout the healing process to create optimal healing conditions to help speed up the healing of cuts and grazes and reduce the chances of scarring.
4. Protect
Cover the wound with a plaster or dressing, such as Savlon Advanced Plasters or Savlon Dressings, to keep it protected from dirt, bacteria and infection. This will also cushion the wound against painful knocks and bumps. Continue to use an antiseptic to help prevent infection or a product such as Savlon Advanced Healing Gel to help speed up the healing process. Seek medical advice if the wound becomes infected or is not healing well.
and that's it! Simple. So the next time one of the family turns to you, remember; first aid is as easy as cleanse, treat, heal, protect.
