First Aid Compilation
First aid compilation
What is first Aid?
Is an immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill.
General objective’s of First Aid * To alleviate suffering * To prolong life * To prevent added/ further injury
Different kinds of injuries and the procedure on how to give first aid said injuries:
Minor burns * Procedure * Take the person away from the source of burning and let the airway of the victim be open. * You can remove the parts of the clothing stuck to the body after burning, but not the ones that are difficult removing off. * Cover the body with a clean cloth loosely around the body. * Control the bleeding by applying light pressure taking care not to scratch or rub the burnt parts * Attend to the victim till any medical help arrives. * In the case of a chemical burn, brush off any dry chemical powder on the body. Then wash the body with clean water for 20 minutes at least or until the medical help arrives.
Snake bites * Procedure
1. Safety first! Get away from the snake. That's probably why it bit in the first place. Follow universal and wear personal protective equipment if you have it. 2. Call 911 immediately! Waiting until the pain may lead to permanent tissue damage. Remember that calling 911 on a cell phone is different than a regular phone. 3. Do not elevate. Keep the bite below the level of the heart. 4. Wash the area with warm water and soap. 5. Remove constricting clothing and jewelry from the extremity. The area may swell and constricting items will cause tissue death. 6. If the snake is an elapid species (coral snakes and cobras), wrap the extremity with an elastic pressure bandage. Start from the point closest to the heart and wrap towards the fingers or toes. Continue to keep the bite lower than the heart. 7. Follow the basics of first aid while waiting for responders to arrive. Be especially concerned about the
What is first Aid?
Is an immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill.
General objective’s of First Aid * To alleviate suffering * To prolong life * To prevent added/ further injury
Different kinds of injuries and the procedure on how to give first aid said injuries:
Minor burns * Procedure * Take the person away from the source of burning and let the airway of the victim be open. * You can remove the parts of the clothing stuck to the body after burning, but not the ones that are difficult removing off. * Cover the body with a clean cloth loosely around the body. * Control the bleeding by applying light pressure taking care not to scratch or rub the burnt parts * Attend to the victim till any medical help arrives. * In the case of a chemical burn, brush off any dry chemical powder on the body. Then wash the body with clean water for 20 minutes at least or until the medical help arrives.
Snake bites * Procedure
1. Safety first! Get away from the snake. That's probably why it bit in the first place. Follow universal and wear personal protective equipment if you have it. 2. Call 911 immediately! Waiting until the pain may lead to permanent tissue damage. Remember that calling 911 on a cell phone is different than a regular phone. 3. Do not elevate. Keep the bite below the level of the heart. 4. Wash the area with warm water and soap. 5. Remove constricting clothing and jewelry from the extremity. The area may swell and constricting items will cause tissue death. 6. If the snake is an elapid species (coral snakes and cobras), wrap the extremity with an elastic pressure bandage. Start from the point closest to the heart and wrap towards the fingers or toes. Continue to keep the bite lower than the heart. 7. Follow the basics of first aid while waiting for responders to arrive. Be especially concerned about the