>>Why settle for what works better? I want what works best.
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>>Problem : I cut my finger
>>Solution : Apply pressure until the bleeding stops and then allow it to heal on its own
>>Better Solution : Apply pressure until the bleeding stops, then bandage the wound
>>Best Practice : Apply pressure until the bleeding stops, apply antibiotic ointment, then bandage the wound
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>>The better solution will work most of the time, but will take longer and is more at risk for infection than then the best practice.
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>In fact, best practice in most cases is no antibiotic. It's widespread use of antibiotics where they're not needed that's leading us to world of antibiotic-resistant bugs.
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>Tamar

While there is an ongoing debate regarding the overuse of antibiotics I do not believe that has universally changed the best practice regarding minor cuts.

See step 3 in both.
Mayo : http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-cuts/FA00042
NIH : http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/presentations/100208_1.htm