First aid and safety

Injuries can happen in an instant. They can leave behind large or small wounds, but they always mean blood, risk of infection and pain. And that is precisely what first aid needs to focus on.

 

First aid for bleeding wounds

 

If you consider an injury serious, you should call a medical expert. But, as a first aider, you will still need to act. Blood loss and pain can cause shock, which is why the injured person should sit or lie down. Next, assess the wound.

What to do:

Step 1

Clean the wound carefully with cold water.

Step 2

Remove superficial foreign objects using sterile tweezers – anything deeply embedded should be left to a physician.

Step 3

Disinfect the skin areas around the wound.

Your next priority is to stop any bleeding since it is the source of the greatest immediate danger. An adhesive bandage (plaster) is enough for smaller wounds, while bigger wounds require sterile compresses or a dressing pack. A compression dressing should be placed on wounds that are bleeding heavily.

 

But don’t forget your own safety: if you are treating a heavily bleeding wound, wear disposable gloves to protect against infection.

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