First wash off the foot, hand or other punctured skin with soap and water. Then soak the puncture wound in warm soapy water for 15 minutes. For any dirt or debris, gently scrub the wound surface back ...
Any open wound that may need sutures should be seen as soon as possible. Ideally, they should be checked and closed within 6 hours. Reason: to prevent wound infections. There is no cutoff, however, ...