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FIRST AID

The immediate help given to an injured person before the arrival of a doctor or

medical aid is called first aid. It provides some relief to the victim and prevents

his condition from worsening further. The first aid required to be given is different
for the victims of different accidents. It depends on the condition of the victim
and nature of an accident.

Let us learn the ways to deal with certain accidents or emergencies.

Burns

The burnt area becomes very sensitive as the outer protective layer of the skin
gets damaged. Germs can easily enter through the burnt area.

First Aid for Burns

 Wash the burnt area with water.

 In case of chemical burns, wash the burnt area with
lots of water.

 Blisters which are watery eruptions on the burnt skin
should not be pricked. Pricking can cause infection.

 Apply a piece of cloth dipped in a mixture of baking

soda and water to the burnt area.
 Apply an antiseptic cream to the burnt area. Washing wound with water

Cuts and Wounds

Cuts and wounds expose the body tissues to the air. This allows germs to cause
infections, if proper attention is not paid to them.

First Aid for Cuts and Wounds
 Clean the wound with an antiseptic solution like dettol.

 Apply an antiseptic cream to the wound.

 Put a pad of sterilised gauze over the wound.

 If bleeding does not stop, tie a tight band above the
wound to stop bleeding.

 An ice pack can be effectively used to stop bleeding.

An ice pack can be prepared by taking some crushed Applying antiseptic lotion on
ice in a thick wet towel. the wound

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