This document provides information on first aid, including what it is, why it's important, and common first aid topics. It explains that first aid involves basic assistance given to an injured or ill victim until professional help arrives. First aid is important because it allows people to help during emergencies and benefits individuals by making them prepared for medical situations. Common first aid topics covered include cuts/scrapes, burns, nosebleeds, insect bites, eye injuries, and why a first aid kit is necessary. The document recommends basic supplies and medications to include in a well-stocked first aid kit.

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TA Presentation On Safety, Cure And
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2. WhatIs FirstAid?
At its most basic, first aid is the initial assistance
given to a victim of injury or illness. Comprised of
relatively simple techniques that can be performed
with rudimentary equipment, first aid is usually
carried out by a layperson until professional
medical assistance arrives.

3. Why is it is Important ?

4. It affords people with
the ability to provide
help during various
emergency situations.
First aid helps ensure
that the right methods
of administering
medical assistance are
provided
Knowledge in first
aid also benefits the
individuals
themselves.
It makes one ethically
and mentally ready to
face difficult medical
situations

5. Common First Aid Topics

6. Cut or ScrapeIf there's bleeding, first press firmly over the site
with a clean cloth until it stops, anywhere from
three to 15 minutes. Clean under lukewarm
running water and gently pat dry. When a
wound is dirty or was caused by an animal
scratch, rinse it with water and gently lather with
soap. If the skin is broken, apply a thin layer of
an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment (like
Neosporin or Bacitracin), then cover with a
bandage or gauze and adhesive tape. If you
can't control the bleeding after several attempts
with direct pressure, call your pediatrician or
911, or head to an E.R. If a large piece of skin
has been removed, wrap it in a clean, moist
cloth and place it in a bag over ice -- a doctor
may be able to reattach it. An animal bite that
has caused a deep cut should be seen by a

7. Burn
Act Fast: Immediately hold under cool
running water or apply a cold, wet towel
until the pain subsides. Cover any small
blisters with a loose bandage or gauze
and tape; call a doctor as soon as possible
if burns are on the face, hands, or genitals,
or if they're larger than 1/4 inch anywhere
on the body. If the burn looks deep -- the
skin may be white or brown and dry -- go
to the E.R. For a burn covering a tenth of
the body or more, don't use cold
compresses; call 911 and cover the child
with a clean sheet or a blanket to prevent
hypothermia until help arrives.

8. Nosebleed
Act Fast: Have the person sit
upright, but don't tilt her head
back. Loosen any tight clothing
around her neck. Pinch the
lower end of her nose close to
the nostrils and have her lean
forward while you apply
pressure continuously for five
to ten minutes. Don't release
and check the nose; it could
prolong the bleeding.

9. Insect Bite or Sting
Act Fast: If the insect left a
stinger, gently scrape the skin
with your fingernail or a credit
card to remove it without
breaking it. (Using tweezers can
squeeze out more venom.) Call
911 if the person has trouble
breathing, is coughing, or
develops a hoarse voice, hives,
or swollen lips or tongue.

10. Eye Trauma
Act Fast: When your child has severe
pain, constant tearing, light
sensitivity, or blurry vision after
being poked or hit in the eye, hold a
cool, wet cloth over the area and
head to the E.R. He may have a
scratch on the eye's surface, which is
treated with prescription drops or
ointment and usually heals within
48 hours. If a chemical has been
splashed in his eye, hold the lid
open and flush with lukewarm water
and call Poison

11. Why do I need a first aid k
Falls, bee stings, burns, allergic reactions -- all of
these are common accidents that can happen in
any home or on any outing. That’s when a first
aid kit comes in handy. When you have a well-
stocked first aid kit, you have the supplies you
need to be ready for most minor emergencies.
Putting a kit together is as simple as placing
some basic items in a small container, such as a
plastic tub, tool kit or tote bag. Keep one in your
medicine cabinet at home, making sure it’s out of
young children’s reach.

13. Dressings and bandages:
25 adhesive bandages of
various sizes (brand
names: Band-Aid, Curad,
others)
5 sterile gauze pads (3 x
3 inches)
5 sterile gauze pads (4 x
3 inches)
Gauze roll
Eye shield or pad
Roll of adhesive tape
Elastic bandage (brand
names: ACE, Coban, others)
for wrapping wrist, elbow,
ankle and knee injuries (3
to 4 inches wide)
2 triangular bandages for
wrapping injuries and
making arm slings
Sterile cotton balls and
cotton-tipped swabs
Equipment and other
supplies:
2 pair latex or non-latex
gloves (These should be
worn any time you may be
at risk of contact with
blood or body fluid of any
type.)
Instant cold pack
Thermometer
Tweezers to remove ticks,
insect stingers and small
splinters
Scissors for cutting gauze
Breathing barrier for
giving CPR
Blanket
Hand sanitizer (liquid
and/or wipes)
First aid manual
List of emergency numbers

14. Medicine for cuts and
injuries:
Antiseptic solution or
wipes, such as hydrogen
peroxide, povidone-iodine
(one brand name: Betadine)
or chlorhexidine (one brand
name: Betasept)
Antibiotic ointment (brand
names: Neosporin,
Bactroban) that contain
ingredients such as
bacitracin or mupirocin
Sterile eyewash or saline,
such as contact lens saline
solution
Calamine lotion for stings
or poison ivy
Hydrocortisone cream,
ointment or lotion for
itching
Other medicines:
Pain and fever medicines,
such as aspirin,
acetaminophen (one brand
name: Tylenol) or
ibuprofen (brand names:
Advil, Motrin).
Antihistamine to treat
allergies and swelling
Decongestants to treat
nasal congestion
Anti-nausea medicine to
treat motion sickness and
other types of nausea
Anti-diarrhea medicine
Antacid to treat upset
stomach
Laxative to treat
constipation

15. Thank You
And Remember : Safety is better than cure

16. Made BY :
Danish Joshi (9)
Ashutosh Dhingra (8)