Question

How long does it take for a healthy adult to clot?

How to prevent infection in an open wound!

What is the temp that skin death and injury occur?

Answer 1

1. Normal clotting time is 2-8 minutes in a healthy person.
Clotting time is affected by diseases and calcium ion levels. Calcium has main role in blood clot.

2. Prevention of open wound from infection:-

▪Wash hands before and after procedure to get contamination.
▪Wash wound with soap and water.
▪Apply antibiotic ointment on wound.
▪Keep the wound clean and try.
▪Cover it with bandage.
▪Dressing should be change daily.

3. Below 44°C skin remain safe from any damage.
But at 44°C and above skin and tissue injury will occur.
Burn doubles with each degree risen.
At 70 or more tissue damage occurs in seconds.