Correct First Aid Procedures
Correct First Aid Procedures
First Aid:
Help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
FOR CUTS OR OPEN WOUNDS
1. Stop the Bleeding
Apply direct pressure on the area.
2. Clean and Protect
Clean the area with warm water and gentle soap.
Apply an antibiotic ointment to reduce chance of infection.
Put a sterile bandage on the area.
SPRAIN
1.Rest the injuried limb
2. Ice the area 3.Compress area with bandage 4. Elevate the injured limb above your heart
MINOR BURNS
Act quickly to reduce further injury to the skin. Immediately cool the area under cold running water until the skin returns to normal temperature (up to 20 minutes). If this is not possible apply a cold-water compress. Do not use iced water as this can worsen the injury.
Cover the burn with clean, sterile (if possible), non-stick material.
For localised burns, cold water compresses changed frequently can be useful.
DO NOT use adhesive dressings, apply fat, ointment or lotions, break a blister or touch a burn.
NOSEBLEEDS To take care of a nosebleed
Sit upright and lean forward. By remaining upright, you reduce blood pressure in the veins of your nose. This discourages further bleeding. Sitting forward will help you avoid swallowing blood, which can irritate your stomach.
Pinch your nose. Use your thumb and index finger to pinch your nostrils shut. Breathe through your mouth. Continue to pinch for five to 10 minutes. Pinching sends pressure to the bleeding point on the nasal septum and often stops the flow of blood.
To prevent re-bleeding, don't pick or blow your nose and don't bend down for several hours after the bleeding episode. During this time remember to keep your head higher than the level of your heart.
If re-bleeding occurs, blow out forcefully to clear your nose of blood clots and spray both sides of your nose with a decongestant nasal spray containing oxymetazoline (Afrin, Mucinex Moisture Smart, others). Pinch your nose again as described
First Aid:
Help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
FOR CUTS OR OPEN WOUNDS
1. Stop the Bleeding
Apply direct pressure on the area.
2. Clean and Protect
Clean the area with warm water and gentle soap.
Apply an antibiotic ointment to reduce chance of infection.
Put a sterile bandage on the area.
SPRAIN
1.Rest the injuried limb
2. Ice the area 3.Compress area with bandage 4. Elevate the injured limb above your heart
MINOR BURNS
Act quickly to reduce further injury to the skin. Immediately cool the area under cold running water until the skin returns to normal temperature (up to 20 minutes). If this is not possible apply a cold-water compress. Do not use iced water as this can worsen the injury.
Cover the burn with clean, sterile (if possible), non-stick material.
For localised burns, cold water compresses changed frequently can be useful.
DO NOT use adhesive dressings, apply fat, ointment or lotions, break a blister or touch a burn.
NOSEBLEEDS To take care of a nosebleed
Sit upright and lean forward. By remaining upright, you reduce blood pressure in the veins of your nose. This discourages further bleeding. Sitting forward will help you avoid swallowing blood, which can irritate your stomach.
Pinch your nose. Use your thumb and index finger to pinch your nostrils shut. Breathe through your mouth. Continue to pinch for five to 10 minutes. Pinching sends pressure to the bleeding point on the nasal septum and often stops the flow of blood.
To prevent re-bleeding, don't pick or blow your nose and don't bend down for several hours after the bleeding episode. During this time remember to keep your head higher than the level of your heart.
If re-bleeding occurs, blow out forcefully to clear your nose of blood clots and spray both sides of your nose with a decongestant nasal spray containing oxymetazoline (Afrin, Mucinex Moisture Smart, others). Pinch your nose again as described