Content courtesy of BAND-AID.

One of the biggest misconceptions about proper wound care is that minor cuts and scrapes should be allowed to dry in order to heal.

As a nurse, you have the power to change that. What minor wound care best practices do you apply in your nursing practice?

Last month, we asked our nursing audience to participate in a short survey on the subject. Click on the infographic below to see the results!

Also, check out this minor wound care toolkit, which provides downloadable resources for you, your colleagues and your patients!

Minor Wound Care Toolkit

Booklet: Print and share

Poster: Print and hang

Resource Sheet: Print and pass out to patients

Infographic: Print and share