Perform first aid

1. Perform first aid

BLEEDING

Before providing care, put on protective gloves or use a barrier between you and the

victim, to reduce the chance of disease transmission while assisting the injured person.

Cleanse your hands thoroughly with soap and water when finished.

Basic first aid treatment:

CALL 911 for medical assistance.

Keep victim lying down.

Apply direct pressure using a clean cloth or sterile dressing directly on the wound.

DO NOT take out any object that is lodged in a wound; see a doctor for help in removal.

If there are no signs of a fracture in the injured area, carefully elevate the wound above

the victim's heart.

Once bleeding is controlled, keep victim warm by covering with a blanket, continuing to monitor for shock.

CLEANING AND BANDAGING WOUNDS

Wash your hands and cleanse the injured area with clean soap and water, then

blot dry.

Apply antibiotic ointment to minor wound and cover with a sterile gauze dressing

or bandage that is slightly larger than the actual wound.

EYE INJURIES

If an object is impaled in the eye, CALL 911 and DO NOT remove the object.

Cover both eyes with sterile dressings or eye cups to immobilize.

Covering both eyes will minimize the movement of the injured eye.

DO NOT rub or apply pressure, ice, or raw meat to the injured eye.

If the injury is a black eye, you may apply ice to cheek and area around eye, but

not directly on the eyeball itself.

How to flush the eyes: If chemical is in only one eye, flush by positioning the victim's

head with the contaminated eye down. . . to prevent flushing the chemical from

one eye to another. Flush with cool or room temperature water for 15 minutes or

more. Remove contact lenses after flushing.

BURNS

First Degree Burn: Skin will appear red and may be swollen or painful.

Generally does not require medical attention.

Second Degree Burn: Skin will appear red, blistered and swollen. May

require medical attention.

Third Degree Burn: Skin will be visibly charred and may be white.

Usually very painful. 

REQUIRES MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Basic first aid treatment for 1st degree & some 2nd degree burns:

Submerge burn area immediately in cool water until pain stops. If affected area is

large, cover with cool wet cloths. Do not break blisters if they are present. If pain

persists but no medical assistance is needed, apply medicated first aid cream or

gel and cover with sterile dressing. If medical attention is needed, do not apply

any cream. Just cover with a dry, sterile dressing and seek medical help

immediately. Basic first aid treatment for 3rd degree & some 2nd degree burns:

CALL 911!! Third degree burns MUST RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION

IMMEDIATELY! DO NOT try to remove any clothing stuck to the burned area.

Cover with sterile dressing or clean sheet. DO NOT apply any creams or gels.

CHEMICAL BURNS

Flush the affected area with cool running water for at least 15 minutes.

Remove all clothing and jewelry that has been contaminated.

Monitor victim for shock and seek medical assistance.

If chemical burn is in the eyes, flush continuously with water and seek medical

attention