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).
1 Also clean around the wound with soap and a washcloth. 2  Keep soap out of the wound, as it can cause irritation. 3  If dirt or debris remains in the wound after washing, use tweezers cleaned with alcohol to remove the particles. This helps avoid infection. 2  Also put on disposable protective gloves if they're available. 3  Stop the bleeding. 4  Minor cuts and scrapes usually stop bleeding on their own. 5  If not, apply gentle pressure with a sterile bandage or clean cloth and elevate the wound. 6  Clean the wound. 7  Use clear water to rinse the wound.