Every day many accidents take place either due to carelessness or because we are in hurry. The immediate help given to an accident victim before taking him to the hospital is called FIRSTAID.
First Aid,
Read the following carefully to give vital first aid if needed.
If it is failing, give artifical respiration, MOUTH TO MOUTH Or MOUTH to NOSE.
Arrest the bleeding and protect the wound. Apply direct or indirect pressure. Cover with a dressing, apply a pad and firm bandage.
Immobilise it with a well padded stiff support reaching the joints on either side, Apply bandages on either side or the site and at the joints on either side support.
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 pressed close with the fingers for some minutes. Cold application on the neck and forehead may help.
A burn is caused by dry heat and a scald by moist heat like steam, very hot water or hot oil. Immediately cool the area with cold water-for 15 minutes till the pain subsides. Do not break blisters.
Use foreceps and remove the sting. Apply cold or weak ammonia.
First of all keep the patient in a comfortable and well ventilated place. Place a tight bandage just above the wound so that the poison is not allowed to reach the heart or brain quickly. Make some cross cuts at the bite and suck out the poison. The person who is sucking out the poison should not have ulcers and cuts in his mouth. Take the patient to a hospital at the earliest.
Wash with soap and plenty of water. Loose bandage be applied. Quick medical care should be taken.
Lay him down and loosen the clothing. The legs may be raised a little. Do not attempt to give any solid or liquid. On recovery a small quantity of a drink may be given. Allow him to sit up and move after rest.
If you are in doubt about the treatment, do not do anything. You may do more harm.