Do not move the casualty unnecessarily. Keep him warm. Make a diagnosis, decide the treatment and treat. Remember the ABC of First Aid: See if his airways are clear, that he is breathing, and his blood circulation patent.
RESPIRATION
If it is failing, give artificial respiration – Mouth to Mouth of Mouth to Nose.
BLEEDING
Arrest the bleeding and protect the wound. Apply direct or indirect pressure. Cover with a dressing. Apply a pad and firm bandages. Elevate, keep at rest.
FRACTURES
Immobilize it with a well padded stiff support reaching the joints on either side. Apply bandages on either side of the side and at the joints on either side, support.
BURNS AND SCALDS
A burn is caused by dry heat and scald by moist heat like stream, very hot water of oil. Immediately cool the area with cold water for 15 min. till pain subsides. Do not break blisters, or apply anything on the burns. Cover with a sterile or clean cloth, pad and bandages. Give fluids.
NOSE BLEEDING
Sit him up facing the breeze with the head slightly forward. Ask him to breath through the mouth and not to blow his nose. Apply a cold compress over the nose. The soft part of the nose may be pinched close with the fingers for 10 min. cold application on the back of the neck and forehead may help.
BEE STING
Do not press the bag (of the sting) Use forceps and remove the sting. Apply cold or weak ammonia.
ANIMAL BITES
Wash with soap and plenty of water. Loose bandage may be applied. Get quick medical aid.
FAINTING
Lay him down and loosen the clothing around chest and waist. Turn head to one side. The legs may be raised a little do not attempt to give any solids or liquids. On recovery a small quantity of a drink may be given and he/she may be allowed to sit up and move after rest.
GENERAL
If you are in doubt the treatment do not do anything. You may be more harm.
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