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 In case of excessive bleeding, make the victim lie down and raise the bleeding

part at a higher level than the rest of the body.

 If the skin is cut by a dirty or rusted object, germs may enter and cause
tetanus. In such a case, an anti-tetanus injection should be given within

24 hours of the injury.

Sprains and Fractures
A sprain is a condition where the tissue around a joint gets torn due to a sudden

jerk. It results in a painful swelling with discolouration of the skin. Fracture is a
common injury to the bones in which there occurs a crack or break in a bone.

First Aid for Sprain

 Apply an ice pack to the sprained area. This Ice pack

will reduce the swelling.

 Apply any pain relieving ointment.
 Tie a crepe bandage or any other clean cloth

on the affected area. This provides support to

the surrounding tissues, during movement. Crepe bandage
Applying ice pack supporting
 Give complete rest to the affected part. on sprained area sprained area
 Visit a doctor immediately.

First Aid for Fracture

 Do not allow movement of affected part.

 Use an ice pack on the affected area.

 Use a splint to prevent further movement Sling
of a fractured arm or leg. Any rigid object

like a thick cardboard strip or a flat piece Splint
of wood or a scale can be used as a splint.

 In case of a fractured arm, do not allow it to hang down straight. Use a sling,
which is a square cloth, folded along its diagonal into a triangular shape, to

give support to the broken limb.

 Take the patient to the doctor immediately after first aid.

 Get an X-ray done to confirm and locate the fracture.

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