The Basic First Aid
1. Respiration
If it is failing, give artificial respiration - MOUTH to MOUTH or MOUTH to NOSE
2. Bleeding
Arrest the bleeding and protect the wound. Apply direct or indirect pressure. Cover with a dressing, apply a pad and firm bandage. Elevate. Keep at rest.
3. Fractures
IMMOBILISE it with a well packed stiff support reaching the joints on the either side. Apply bandages on either side of the site and at the joints on either side support.
4. Burns and Scalds
A burn is caused by dry heat and scald by moist heat like stream, very hot water or oil. Immediately cool the area with cold water - for 15 mins, till pain subsides. DO NOTE break blisters, or apply anything on the burns. Cover with a sterile or clean cloth, pad and bandage. Give fluids.
5. Nose Bleeding
Sit him up facing the breeze and the head slightly forward. Ask him to breath through the mouth and NOT to blow the nose. Apply a cold compress over the nose. The soft part of the nose may be pinched close with the fingers for 10 mins. Cold application on the back of the neck and forehead may help.
6. Bee Sting
Do not press the bag (of the sting). Use foreceps and remove the string. Apply cold or weak ammonia.
7. Animal bites
Wash with soap and plenty of water. Loose bandage may be applied. Get quick medical aid.
8. Snake Bites
Keep patient calm. Wash with plenty of water and soap. DO NOT RUB hard. FIrst apply a constrictive bandage on the heart side of the bite. (Not to be applied continously for more than 20 mins.). Do not incise or attempt to suck the wound. Get aid quickly. Try to identify the snake.
9. Fainting
Lay him down and loosen the clothing around chest and waist. Turn head to one side. The legs may be raised a little. DO NOT attempt to give any solids or liquids. On recovery a small quantity of a drink may be given and allowed to sit up and move after rest.
1. Respiration
If it is failing, give artificial respiration - MOUTH to MOUTH or MOUTH to NOSE
2. Bleeding
Arrest the bleeding and protect the wound. Apply direct or indirect pressure. Cover with a dressing, apply a pad and firm bandage. Elevate. Keep at rest.
3. Fractures
IMMOBILISE it with a well packed stiff support reaching the joints on the either side. Apply bandages on either side of the site and at the joints on either side support.
4. Burns and Scalds
A burn is caused by dry heat and scald by moist heat like stream, very hot water or oil. Immediately cool the area with cold water - for 15 mins, till pain subsides. DO NOTE break blisters, or apply anything on the burns. Cover with a sterile or clean cloth, pad and bandage. Give fluids.
5. Nose Bleeding
Sit him up facing the breeze and the head slightly forward. Ask him to breath through the mouth and NOT to blow the nose. Apply a cold compress over the nose. The soft part of the nose may be pinched close with the fingers for 10 mins. Cold application on the back of the neck and forehead may help.
6. Bee Sting
Do not press the bag (of the sting). Use foreceps and remove the string. Apply cold or weak ammonia.
7. Animal bites
Wash with soap and plenty of water. Loose bandage may be applied. Get quick medical aid.
8. Snake Bites
Keep patient calm. Wash with plenty of water and soap. DO NOT RUB hard. FIrst apply a constrictive bandage on the heart side of the bite. (Not to be applied continously for more than 20 mins.). Do not incise or attempt to suck the wound. Get aid quickly. Try to identify the snake.
9. Fainting
Lay him down and loosen the clothing around chest and waist. Turn head to one side. The legs may be raised a little. DO NOT attempt to give any solids or liquids. On recovery a small quantity of a drink may be given and allowed to sit up and move after rest.
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