The answer is 35cm 2. To find the area, you need to divide the shape into a rectangle and a triangle: The area of the rectangle is 5 Ã 4 = 20cm 2. The base of the triangle is calculated by subtracting the base of the rectangle (4cm) from the total length of the shape (10cm).
A handful of studies have found that when wounds are kept moist and covered, blood vessels regenerate faster and the number of cells that cause inflammation drop more rapidly than they do in wounds allowed to air out. It is best to keep a wound moist and covered for at least five days.
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