Basic First Aid

Every year many accidents occur. 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 be able to give vital first aid of needed. Remember always to seek help from an adult IMMEDIATELY. 

        Do not move the casualty unnecessarily. Keep him warm. Make a diagnosis, decide the treatment and treat. Remember the ABC of First Aid: See of hos airways are clear, that he is breathing , and his blood circulation is patient.

1. Respiration :

If it is falling, 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 and firm bandage. Elevate. keep at rest.

3.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. 

4.Burns and Scales:

A burn is caused by dry heat and a scald by moist heat like steam, very hot water or oil. Immediately cool the areas with cold water - for 15 minutes; till pain subsides. DO NOT 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 with the head slightly forward. Ask him to breath through the mouth and Not to blow his node. 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. 

6.Bee Sting:

Do not press the bag of the sting . Use fore caps and remove the sting. 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 constructive bandage on the heart side of the bite. ( Note to be applied continuously for more than 20 minutes.)  not incise r 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 he may be allowed to sit up and move after rest. 

10.General:

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

These are only hints. To be a good FIRST AIDER you can do the first aid course conducted regularly by the St. John Ambulance Association in all the states.