Teacher Euzzane

Prepared by: Miss Euzzane O. Mabansag

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CUTS, SCRAPE,PUNCTURE BRUISES BLEEDING SPRAINS HEAT STROKE and HEAT EXHAUSTION BANDAGING

FIRST AID
is the assistance given to a person who has suffered as a result of an accident or illness
to

preserve life; to prevent the condition becoming worse; to promote recovery

REMINDERS WHEN GIVING FIRST AID

1)

Remain calm and do not put yourself in danger.

2) Assess the situation; stop, look and listen and ascertain what has happened. 3) Administer the necessary first aid to the best of your ability.

4) If you are worried about the condition, consult a doctor or hospital for medical advice.

CUTS, SCRAPE,PUNCTURE

FOR MINOR CUTS AND SCRAPES

1.Clean in and around the wound thoroughly with soap and water. 2.Press on the cut for up to 10 minutes to stop the bleeding using a sterile, wet gauze or a clean cloth. 3.Keep a scrape clean and dry. Dress it with gauze and first-aid tape. Change this every 24 hours.

FOR PUNCTURES THAT CAUSE MINOR BLEEDING

1.Remove the object using clean tweezers. 2.Hold a lit match or flame to the ends of the tweezers to sterilize them. Let them cool and wipe the ends with sterile gauze.

3.Clean the wound area with soapy water.

FOR BRUISES
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Apply a cold pack to the bruised area as soon as possible. Keep the cold pack on for 10 minutes at a time. Apply pressure to the cold pack. Take it off for 30 to 60 minutes. Repeat several times for 2 days. Rest the bruised area and raise it above the level of the heart, if practical. Two days after the injury, use warm compresses for 20 minutes at a time.Do not bandage a bruise. Try to avoid hitting the bruised area again.

BLEEDING
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Apply DIRECT PRESSURE on the wound. ELEVATE the wound above the level of the heart. Apply PRESSURE AT A PRESSURE POINT.

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4. The final step to control bleeding is to apply a PRESSURE BANDAGE over the wound

SPRAINS
Rest

the sprained or strained area.

Ice

for 20 minutes every hour.

Compress

by wrapping an elastic (Ace) bandage or sleeve lightly (not tightly) around the joint or limb.
the area above heart level.

Elevate

HEAT STROKE
Heat

exhaustion is a warning that the body is getting too hot. a heat stroke, body organs start to overheat. They will stop working if they get hot enough.

With

FOR A HEAT STROKE

These signs and symptoms can occur suddenly with little warning:

Very high temperature (104F or higher).Hot, dry, red skin. No sweating. Deep breathing and fast pulse. Then shallow breathing and weak pulse. Confusion. Hallucinations.Convulsions.Loss of consciousness

FOR HEAT EXHAUSTION

Normal, low, or only slightly elevated body temperature. Cool, clammy, pale skin. Sweating. Dry mouth. Thirst.Fatigue. Weakness. Feeling dizzy.Headache.Nausea. Vomiting can occur.Muscle cramps.Weak or rapid pulse.

CAUSES
Extreme heat and humidity.Being in places without fans or air conditioners during hot, humid weather.Not being able to get to public airconditioned places. Waiting for a bus or other type of public transportation in hot, humid weather. Overdressing. Changes in the skin due to aging. Poor circulation. Heart, lung, and/or kidney disease.

FIRST AID FOR HEAT STROKE

1.Move the person to a cool place indoors or under a shady tree. 2. Place the feet higher than the head to avoid shock.

3.Remove clothing.

4. Either wrap the person in a cold, wet sheet; sponge the person with towels or sheets that are soaked in cold water; or spray the person with cool water. 5.Fan the person.

6. Put ice packs or cold compresses on the neck, under the armpits, and on the groin area.

PREVENTION
1.Drink lots of liquids. 2. Caution when you are in the sun. 3.Do not do vigorous activity during the hottest part of the day (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). .

4.Wear light, loose-fitting clothing, such as cotton, so sweat can evaporate. 5.Wear a wide-brimmed hat with vents. Use an umbrella for shade

BANDAGING
DRESSING

- a piece of material that covers a wound to protect it from infection or stop bleeding

BANDAGE

- secures the

dressing in place

 BANDAGE

1.Applying pressure to bleeding wounds 2.Cover wounds 3.Provide support and immobilization

SLINGS