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First aid for bruises and cuts
A bruise is the discolouration of skin caused by pressure. What does your mother

do if you get a cut or a bruise?

Apply a simple cold-pack over the bruise as soon as possible. This slows down
the bleeding under the skin. It takes two or three days to heal.

A cut or a wound should be first cleaned with an antiseptic lotion and then

dressed with an antiseptic cream. Depending on the size of the cut, it can be
left open or covered with a medical plaster tape. The plaster tape prevents dust

or germs from entering the cut.

First aid for nose-bleed

In case of nose-bleed:

 Make the patient sit and lean the head forwards so that

he does not swallow blood.

 Ask him to close the nose by holding it in between the
thumb and the fingers.

 Ask him to breathe through the mouth.

 Squeeze both sides of the nose for a short while. Holding the nose to

 Do not blow the nose. stop bleeding

• Understanding

Write Yes or No.
1. In the absence of a footpath, one should walk on the left side of the road.

2. Young children can play with kitchen knives.

3. Toys and books can be kept anywhere in the room.

4. One should not go close to the fire.

AT ONE GO

m Accidents happen due to carelessness.

m We can avoid accidents by following safety rules everywhere.
m First aid should be given to an injured person as soon as possible.

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