Do You Know How To Give Basic First Aid In Case Of Emergency?

Every year many accidents occur and with some care they can be prevented. In case an accident does happen, you can be of help if you know Basic First Aid. Read each of the following carefully. You will beable to give vital first aid if needed. Remember always to seek help from nearby hospital immediately.

Respiration

Respiration

If it is failing, give artificial respiration- Mouth to Mouth or Mouth to Nose.

Bleeding

Bleeding

Arrest the bleeding and protest the wound. Apply dirct or indirect pressure. Cover with a dressing, apply a pad and firm bandage. Elevate. Keep at rest.

Fractures

Fractures

Immobilize it with a well padded stiff support reaching the joints on either side. Apply bandage on either side of the site and at the joints on either side, support.

Burns and Scalds

Burns and Scalds

Immediately cool the area with cold water for 15 min. till pain subsides. Do Not break blisters, or apply anything on the burn. Cover with a sterile or clean cloth, pad and bandage. Give fluids.

Nose Bleeding

Nose Bleeding

Sit him up facing the breeze with the head slightly forward. Ask him to breath through the mouth and NOT to blow his nose. Apply a cold compress over the Nose. The soft part of the nose may be pinched close with the fingers for 10 min. Cold application on the back of the neck and forehead may help.

Bee Sting

Bee Sting

Do not press the bag. Use foreceps and remove the sting. Apply cold or weak ammonia.

Animal Bites

Animal Bites

Wash with soap and plenty of water. Loose bandage may be applied. get quick medical aid.

Snake Bite

Snake Bite

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. Do not incise or attempt to suck the wound. Get aid quickly. Try to identify the snake.

Fainting

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.

General

General

If you are in doubt the treatment Do NOT DO anything. You may do more harm.