First aid - for an open abdominal injury

First aid - for an open abdominal injury?

With a severe open injury, abdominal organs sometimes protrude through the wound.

 To care for an open wound to the abdomen, follow these steps:

* Put on disposable gloves or use another barrier.

* Carefully position the person on his or her back with the knees bent, if that position does not cause pain.

* Do not apply direct pressure.

* Do not push any protruding organs back into the open wound.

* Remove clothing from around the wound.

* Apply moist, sterile dressings loosely over the wound (clean, warm tap water can be used).

* Cover dressings loosely

See a doctor immediately.