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 Keep it covered. 2  Covering your cut or scrape helps it heal by barring bacteria, dirt, and other irritants. 3  It also helps keep the wound moist for the first few days, which speeds healing. 4  You can use an antibiotic cream or ointment to help keep your wound clean and moist.