QUESTION
In case of emergency what proper first aid tips you can give?
ANSWER
Here are some proper first aid tips:
• Check for airway, breathing and circulation (ABC)
- ABC refers to the priorities in a first aid situation. While dealing with unconscious people, we have to keep their airways open. For those who are breathing, put them in recovery positions. Air circulation is also a key matter for the casualties.
• Preventing bleeding
- If the wounded person is bleeding profusely, you have to apply slight pressure to the affected area using something that soaks blood.
• Burns and scalds
- Use a piece of wet clothing to minimize the damage on the skin. The victim should be in a comfortable position. Keep assuring the victim until the professional help arrives.
• Sprains
- Applying ice blocks, you can help people with sprains. If the swelling doesn’t improve, specialized care will be required.
• Diarrhoea
- Diarrhoea leads to rapid dehydration. The primary target would be to rehydrate the person who is suffering. Antidiarrheal medication is helpful in this case.
• Trauma
- The casualty must remain as still as possible if an injury from fall results in trauma.
• CPR
- Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to help someone with breathing. Necessary training would be helpful in understanding CPR.
• Gathering essential supplies
- Necessary supplies should be close at hand. You’ll require bandages, gauzes, thermometer, cotton wool, antacid, scissors etc.
• Seeking professional help
- First aid can’t be the conclusive care for most of the people you are helping. Make sure that you call the ambulance on time and wait for the professionals.
Why is first aid crucial?
Providing support in case of emergencies. One of your colleagues may have a serious burn or an asthma attack. With your instant response with first aid, you can save your colleague from a serious health hazard.
Following the right procedure, you can save an invaluable life. Our brain dies in six minutes due to lack of oxygen. As a first aid giver, you take quick and right steps for proper treatment.
Awareness of your own situation. If you have first aid training, you can make informed decisions about yourself if you encounter any issue.
Hope this helps.
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