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To think he might need to go to hospital? Don’t look at the image if you’re eating

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Anothernamechange38 · 12/04/2021 20:04

Long story short, DH ended up with this nasty graze after playing sport at the weekend.

It’s hot, he’s in agony, but we’re not sure whether to just let him ride it out. He covered it in Savlon this morning (which apparently you’re not supposed to do) and so it’s been wet and bandaged all day while he’s been at work. I tried one of those GP video call things but they’re closed now. Wondering whether it’s worth a trip to the hospital or just wait for it to heal? We don’t want to waste anyone’s time!

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Anothernamechange38 · 12/04/2021 21:58

Just a little update:

Triage nurse said she didn’t think it was infected, told him to keep it moist and covered (the opposite of what I thought!) and to get a certain kind of bandage that’s like Vaseline coated?!

Quite shocked he’s home, particularly with the temperature and even the receptionist thinking it looked infected as it was oozing but triage nurse seems to think perfectly normal so there we go!

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Anothernamechange38 · 12/04/2021 21:59

Also fully aware the triage nurse is far more qualified than me and the receptionist Grin so not questioning her ability, just surprised after all that faff

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SoupDragon · 12/04/2021 22:04

Ouch! DSs have had many an injury like that from playing rugby. I learnt to keep lots of those non-stick dressings in the first aid box as they weep for ages and stick to clothing and bedding. You will need to join several together with tape!

Therewereroses · 12/04/2021 22:04

Make some marks around the edges of the inflamed bit with a pen. It could develop into cellulitis if that's not what it already is. If it keeps expanding outside of the boundaries, you need to get antibiotics. I've seen people in hospital with cellulitis before.

cathcath2 · 12/04/2021 22:06

Atrauman dressings OP? If so, they are amazing. Make wounds so much more comfortable.

Blondiney · 12/04/2021 22:08

Am silently weeping at 'poo to a pharmacist'. Grin

Glad all is well.

Floralnomad · 12/04/2021 22:10

Jelonet dressings or similar are impregnated with a Vaseline type substance to stop them sticking, personally if it was mine I’d be leaving it open to dry out .

Zzpplant · 12/04/2021 22:11

Glad he’s been checked over. There are gel coated dressings that help keep out infection and will make the wound feel more comfortable. Not sure if that’s what they mean. If there’s thin clear liquidy stuff coming from the graze that’s normal especially in the first day or two. If it’s slightly thicker or yellow/green tinged that’s sign it’s infected especially if there’s redness, swelling and with a temperature and any swollen glands.

Whoever said it looks like a degloving - it definitely isnt.

Alternista · 12/04/2021 22:15

Jelonet? They’re great for keeping wounds protected without drying them out.

FortniteBoysMum · 12/04/2021 22:16

If his not allergic or asthmatic ibuprofen. I did very similar to my arm when hit by a car as I was dragged across the road. Ibuprofen will help with the pain but also reduce risk of it becoming infected. Keep it clean and dry.

EmeraldShamrock · 12/04/2021 22:19

I'm glad there is no infection better safe than sorry, it looks very sore I'd imagine it is burning, maybe sudocrem might cool it down.

TheMatryoshka · 12/04/2021 22:22

I'm glad you've been to A&E, after developing cellulitis that very quickly turned to sepsis (and two weeks in hospital on IV antibiotics) I would never take a chance on a hot painful injury. Keep an eye on it still, if it gets any worse please go back or see the GP

Trivium4all · 12/04/2021 22:23

For aftercare: I had a wound on my leg that took ages heal, since initially, it was getting aggravated by my clothing/footwear, even with the dressings from the pharmacist. I took to wrapping it in vet wrap (a self-adhesive bandage for horses, somewhat wider/longer in the horse version than the people version, and MUCH cheaper), with a wee piece of duct tape to hold it in place. Worked a treat to protect the dressing and the wound. However, get proper advice first on keeping the wound covered! In my case, it was definitely supposed to be covered.

NuzzleandScratch · 12/04/2021 22:23

But why would he have a high temperature in that case? I would keep a close eye, and don't hesitate to go back if he doesn't seem well.

IdblowJonSnow · 12/04/2021 22:27

I agree. Keep a very close eye with the temperature. Is it swollen? It feeling hot is usually a symptom of cellulitis which can very quickly turn into sepsis.
If no improvement tomorrow I'd go back.
My DH hsd this and ended up on a drip for 3 days!

BungleandGeorge · 12/04/2021 22:28

If it’s suddenly become much more painful and red and he has a fever I’d suspect an infection tbh. If no better in the morning I’d get a second opinion from the GP. Did they give him any dressings? Most pharmacies won’t have stock of jelonet but can order quickly. Bactigras are the same thing but with an antiseptic which is great for minor infections. Wounds heal quicker if they’re kept moist

emmathedilemma · 12/04/2021 22:40

Our Boots pharmacy has a massive box of dressings such as Jelonet behind the counter that you can buy individually. I was looking for them in the shelves once and when asked she pulled out this box that was a treasure trove of dressings! Minor injuries unit out dressing on my epic gravel grazes that contained manuka honey to help fight infection.

Gobbeldegook · 12/04/2021 22:42

@1Morewineplease

Could he poo to a pharmacist? They would be best placed to advise as they could see the wound first hand.
Not sure the pharmacist would appreciate that 😂
SeaTurtles92 · 12/04/2021 22:43

Go to a pharmacist. Some can prescribe AB's.
That's odd to have such a high temp and no infection I'd be a bit Hmm.

Keep an eye on him and make a GP appt tomorrow.

TidyOmlette · 12/04/2021 22:50

Not A&E more an out of hours GP

goodbyeyellowbrick · 12/04/2021 23:05

You're easily amused if that comment had you howling @daretodenim

LovePoppy · 12/04/2021 23:07

@Anothernamechange38

Just a little update:

Triage nurse said she didn’t think it was infected, told him to keep it moist and covered (the opposite of what I thought!) and to get a certain kind of bandage that’s like Vaseline coated?!

Quite shocked he’s home, particularly with the temperature and even the receptionist thinking it looked infected as it was oozing but triage nurse seems to think perfectly normal so there we go!

I’d still mark the edges if I were you
Nith · 12/04/2021 23:12

@normalsaline

Looks bloody painful but surely not an a&e job?
Why not? It's a serious and potentially infected injury caused by an accident. It's the Accident and Emergency Department. There's a clue in the name.
Roominmyhouse · 12/04/2021 23:23

You can get iodine patches from the pharmacy, they are really good for skin problems/injuries. I gave myself a bad burn on my leg from an ice pack (clever!) and the nurse gave me some. I keep them in stock now, its called inadine I think. They also helped with the pain.

Devlesko · 12/04/2021 23:26

They don't keep you in unless they have to.
Mine was sent home at 2am in a taxi, he was crawling on the floor in agony, dying.
GP thank goodness sent him straight back the next day where he underwent a life changing emergency operation, he's lucky to be living.

Hope your dh is better soon, that does look sore.

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