CORAL CUTS

    Coral cuts are often jagged and irregular, and they harbor bacteria. This necessitates thorough cleansing and disinfecting. Some form of aggressive treatment should always be initiated whenever any coral cuts have been incurred. See the section on Disinfectants.
    * Thoroughly cleanse with pure water and Antibacterial Liquid Soap enriched with Sol-U-Mel.
Remove particles of sand and coral. Apply T36-C5 or T40-C3 for maximum disinfecting. Suturing wounds that cut through the skin and into muscle speeds healing and reduces secondary infection. Apply Triple Antibiotic Ointment over the stitches, if applicable, and cover with a gauze bandage. Inspect the wound daily for redness or swelling, which gives indication of the spread of infection.
    When sutures are not needed, soak affected areas in a solution of 1 oz of Sol-U-Mel, 1 oz of Renew Bath Oil plus 1/4 cup of Epsom salt in 1 quart of hot water. Rinse open wounds daily with 1 oz of Sol-U-Mel in 1 pint of water. Change the dressing daily and reapply Triple Antibiotic Ointment.