How to Treat Cuts and Wounds Infographic. Clean the wound, apply direct pressure, elevate the wound, avoid movement and dress the area. To dress the area we recommend the use of sterile gauze, you can learn more about this first aid item in our article here: http://insidefirstaid.com/personal/first-aid-kit/sterile-gauze-an-effective-tool-to-stop-bleeding-and-prevent-infection #wounds #cuts #home #health