Do you know the Basic First Aid???

ABC of the first aid.

Every year many accidents occur. with some care, they can be prevented. In case and accident does happen you can be of help you know first aid.

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01. RESPIRATION

If it is failing, give artificial respiration-MOUTH to MOUTH

02. BLEEDIND

Arrest the bleeding and protect the wound. Apply direct or indirect pressure. Cover with a dressing, apply a pad and firm bandage. Elevate. Keep it rest.

03. FRACTURES

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

04. BURNS AND SCALDS

A burn is caused by dry heat and scald by moist heat like steam, very hot water or oil. Immediately cool the area with cold water — for 15 mins, till pain subsides.

05. NOSE BLEEDING

Sit him up facing the breeze and the heat 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 be pinched closed with the finger for 10mins. Cold application on the back of the neck and forehead may help.

06. BEE STING

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

07. ANIMAL BITES

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

08. SNAKE BITES

Keep the 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.

09. FAINTING

Lay him down and loosen the clothing around chest and waist. Turn 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.

10. GENERAL

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

These are only HINTS.