To treat a puncture wound stop any bleeding by using gentle pressure with a cloth or clean bandage and then clean the wound by rinsing the wound with water for 5 to 10 minutes.
Next apply some ointment and cover the wound and change the dressing often.
If the puncture wound is still bleeding and it won't stop or it's a more severe puncture wound you should go to the emergency room for treatment as it may require stitches.
A puncture wound should be covered.
Apply pressure to stop bleeding quickly and to prevent further anemia, and it may fasten the healing process.
Cover the wound with absorbent materials such as sterile gauze pads (available over the counter), waterproof bandages, or a clean, dry cloth.
Maintain pressure for one to five minutes.
After stepping on a rusty nail or stepping on a nail you should do the following.
Thoroughly wash your hands with soap.
Apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth to slow the bleeding.
Flush the wound with clean water and soap as soon as possible for 5–10 minutes.
If there is debris in the wound, disinfect some tweezers with rubbing alcohol and use them to remove as much as possible.
Apply antiseptic, antibiotic ointment, or both to the wound area if available.
Dress the wound with a clean bandage.
And get a tetanus shot if you haven't had a tetanus shot in 10 years or more.
If you haven't had a tetanus shot within 10 years and you've been injured with something that may have caused tetanus you should get a tetanus shot within 48 hours of the injury.
If the injured person hasn't had a tetanus shot in the past five years and the wound is deep or dirty, your doctor may recommend a booster.
The injured person should have the booster shot within 48 hours of the injury.