Cuts and scrapes should be cleaned with soapy water, dried with a clean cloth, treated with antibiotic cream, and covered with a plaster. Bruises and sprains can be treated by placing an ice pack or thin towel on the injured area. For nosebleeds, pinch the nose below the bony part for ten minutes without leaning the head back. Children are advised to be careful when running or playing, not to push others, and wear sun protection and stay hydrated in hot weather to prevent and treat minor injuries.
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FIRST AIDS TIPS
Cuts and scrapes
1.- CLEAN THE CUT
WITH SOAPY WATER
2.- DRY THE AREA
WITH A CLEAN CLOTH
3.- APPLY AN
ANTIBIOTIC CREAM
4.- COVER THE CUT
WITH A PLASTER
3. 2.- Place an ice pack on top for ten minutes.
Bruises and dumps
1.- Put a thin towel over the area.
4. Nosebleeds
2.- Don´t lean your head back.
1.- Pinch your nose, just below
the bony part for ten minutes.
5. Better safe than sorry
ADVICE
• Look where you are going when you are running
• Don’t jump or push your friends when you are playing
• Don’t push other pupils when you are lining up to return to class.
• Wear a cap and drink lots of water in summer.
