Women's Royal Voluntary Service. n a British auxiliary service organized in 1938 as the Women's Voluntary Service for work in air raids and civil defence: active throughout World War II and since 1945 in providing support services for those in need: became the Women's Royal Voluntary Service in 1966, (Abbrev.) WRVS.
Clean the wound. Using a syringe or other field expedient device, irrigate the wound with clean water in order to remove debris. Antiseptic can also be applied to lessen the likelihood of infection. Apply a pressure bandage directly over the wound (with guaze, and preferably a hemostatic agent, packed into the wound).
to 1 inch past the edge of the wound. Do not go from the outer edges of the wound back toward the center. This could spread germs into the wound. â Be sure to clean away any liquid draining from the wound. â Throw out your cloth or gauze and get a new one as often as you need to. â¢ Rinse the wound again with a new gauze pad to remove any loose debris not removed by the first cleaning. â¢ Throw the cleaning materials into the plastic trash bag. â¢ Dry the skin surrounding the wound by patting it with a soft, clean towel. â¢ Check the wound for redness, drainage, swelling, or odor. â New tissue at the bottom of the wound should be light red or pink and look lumpy or glossy. Do not disturb this tissue. It is very fragile and will bleed easily. Apply a new dressing