FIRST AID TIPS- BASIC

RESPIRATION

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

BLEEDING

Arrest the bleeding and protect the world. Apply direct or indirect pressure. Cover with a dressing, apply a pad and firm bandage. Elevate keep at rest.

FRACTURES

IMMOBILISE it with a well padded stiff support reaching the joints on either side. Apply bandages on either side of the site and at the either side support.

BURNS AND SCALDS

A burn is caused by dry head and scald by moist heat like steam, very hot water or oil, Immediately cool the area with cold water- for 15 minutes till pain subsides. DO NOTE break blisters, or apply anything on the burns. Cover with as sterile or clean cloth application on the back of the neck and forehead may help.

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 minutes. Cold application on the back of the neck and forehead may help.

BEE STING

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

ANIMAL BITES

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

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 continuously for more than 20 minutes. Do not incise or attempt to suck the wound. Get aid quickly. Try to identify the snake.

FAINTING

Lay him down and loosen 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.

GENERAL

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