How to Give First Aid
There are some step to give first aid :
- Stop
the bleeding. Minor cuts and scrapes usually stop bleeding on
their own. If they don't, apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth or
bandage. Hold the pressure continuously for 20 to 30 minutes and if
possible elevate the wound. Don't keep checking to see if the bleeding has
stopped because this may damage or dislodge the clot that's forming and
cause bleeding to resume. If blood spurts or continues flowing after
continuous pressure, seek medical assistance.
- Clean
the wound. Rinse out the wound with clear water. Soap can
irritate the wound, so try to keep it out of the actual wound. If dirt or
debris remains in the wound after washing, use tweezers cleaned with
alcohol to remove the particles. If debris still remains, see your doctor.
Thorough cleaning reduces the risk of infection and tetanus. To clean the
area around the wound, use soap and a washcloth. There's no need to use
hydrogen peroxide, iodine or an iodine-containing cleanser.
- Apply
an antibiotic. After you clean the wound, apply a thin layer of
an antibiotic cream or ointment such as Neosporin or Polysporin to help
keep the surface moist. The products don't make the wound heal faster, but
they can discourage infection and help your body's natural healing
process. Certain ingredients in some ointments can cause a mild rash in
some people. If a rash appears, stop using the ointment.
- Cover
the wound. Bandages can help keep the wound clean and keep
harmful bacteria out. After the wound has healed enough to make infection
unlikely, exposure to the air will speed wound healing.
- Change
the dressing. Change the dressing at least daily or whenever
it becomes wet or dirty. If you're allergic to the adhesive used in most
bandages, switch to adhesive-free dressings or sterile gauze held in place
with paper tape, gauze roll or a loosely applied elastic bandage. These
supplies generally are available at pharmacies.
- Get
stitches for deep wounds. A wound that is more than 1/4-inch (6
millimeters) deep or is gaping or jagged edged and has fat or muscle
protruding usually requires stitches. Adhesive strips or butterfly tape
may hold a minor cut together, but if you can't easily close the wound,
see your doctor as soon as possible. Proper closure within a few hours
reduces the risk of infection.
- Watch
for signs of infection. See your doctor if the wound isn't healing or
you notice any redness, increasing pain, drainage, warmth or swelling.
- Get a tetanus shot. Doctors recommend you get a tetanus shot every 10 years. If your wound is deep or dirty and your last shot was more than five years ago, your doctor may recommend a tetanus shot booster. Get the booster as soon as possible after the injury.
question :
1. how long do we have to hold the pressure
continuously?
a. 20-30 minutes*
b. 10-30 minutes
c. 1 minutes
d. An hour
e. Until the bleeding stop
2. how do we clean the
wound?
a. Rinse out with soap
b. Rinse out with clear water*
c. With tea leaves
d. With antibiotic
e. With tetanus shot
3. what do we have to do
after giving antibiotic?
a. Get a tetanus shot
b. Clean the wound
c. Cover the wound*
d. Get stitches for deep wounds
e. Watch for signs of infection
4. what do we have to do if
our wound become worse?
a. See the doctor*
b. Broke the leg
c. Think big
d. Give antibiotic
e. Get a tetanus shot
5. what is the first time
that we have to do?
a. Get the doctor
b. Get antibiotic
c. Get tetanus shot
d. Get stitches for deep wounds
e. Stop the bleeding*
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