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- 3. WHAT IS FIRST AID? The assistance given to an injured or sick person in need of urgent medical assistance. This applies to a broad range of medical situations and consists both of specific knowledge and skills and the ability to assess a situation and make appropriate decisions.
- 5. FIRST AID MANUAL Every first aid kit should contain a first aid manual. The manual will help you know how to treat wounds, sprains, bites, and other common health issues.
- 6. TWEEZERS Tweezers are an important to have in any first aid kit regardless of how basic your kit is. Tweezers can be used to remove tool debris such as glass, dirt, or splinters from a wound. They can also be used to remove stingers left behind by bees.
- 7. ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT Antibiotic ointment can be used to treat many types of conditions and will aid in the proper healing of the wound area. Antibiotic ointment also helps to keep infection out of the wound and should be administered after the injured area has been thoroughly cleaned.
- 8. BANDAGES Adhesive bandages in multiple sizes should be part of a first aid kit. Traditional size bandages are needed more often than the largest and smallest sizes, so it's a good idea to add a few extra of these, just in case.
- 9. GAUZE PADS Adhesive bandages aren't always large enough to cover a wound, which is why it's crucial to have gauze pads in a first aid kit. Gauze pads can be fashioned into a bandage or used to absorb blood. Gauze pads come in many sizes and each kit should include an assortment.
- 10. MEDICAL TAPE Medical tape is used to secure gauze pads or wraps when they are being used as a bandage. This tape is designed not to leave residue behind and usually comes in a long roll.
- 11. ELASTIC BANDAGES Elastic bandages help keep a sprained joint immobile and reduce swelling. Elastic bandages come with either hook-and-loop or metal fasteners to keep them in place.
- 12. INSTANT COLD PACK To prevent swelling, many health care professionals recommend icing an injury. A one- time, instant-use cold pack does not become cold until the seal on the packaging is broken and the material inside is activated.
- 14. How to Control Nose Bleeding 1.Sit up straight and tip your head slightly forward. 2.Use your thumb and forefinger to firmly pinch the soft part of your nose shut. 3.Apply an ice pack to your nose and cheeks. Cold will constrict the blood vessels and help stop the bleeding.
- 15. How to Control Nose Bleeding 4.Keep pinching for a full 10 minutes. Resist the urge to peek after a few minutes to see if your nose has stopped bleeding. 5.Check to see if your nose is still bleeding after 10 minutes. If it is, hold it for 10 more minutes. 6.Put a thin layer of a saline- or water-based nasal gel, such as NasoGel, or an antiseptic nasal cream inside your nose. Do not blow your nose or put anything else inside your nose for at least 12 hours after the bleeding has stopped. 7.Rest quietly for a few hours.
- 16. How to Control Bleeding Direct Pressure Hold pressure directly on the wound.
- 17. How to Control Bleeding Elevate Above the Heart Elevate the wound to slow blood flow.
- 18. How to Control Bleeding Use Pressure Points Pressure points should be between the wound and the heart.
- 19. How to Control Bleeding Common pressure points: Arm between shoulder and elbow: brachial artery Groin area along bikini line: femoral artery Behind the knee: popliteal artery
- 24. How to Control Bleeding When Should You Apply a Tourniquet? Tourniquets should almost never be used.
- 25. How to Control Bleeding
- 26. Minor Cuts and Scrapes Clean It Stop the Bleeding Cover It When to Get the Doctor Involved?
- 27. How to Treat a Burn Treat it Yourself or Call for Help, Depending on Severity 1. Flush the burned area with cool running water for several minutes. 2. Consult the doctor for a severe burn. 3. Apply a burn ointment or spray for pain. 4. Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain relief if necessary.
- 28. TIPS 1.To understand how deep burns look and what they do to skin, visit the Gallery of Burn Pictures. 2.Burns destroy skin and the loss of skin can lead to infection, dehydration, and hypothermia (loss of body heat). Make sure that burn patients get emergency medical help if experiencing any of the following:
- 29. TIPS dizziness or confusion weakness fever or chills shivering cold sweats 3.While the burn is healing, wear loose natural clothing like silks or light cottons. Harsher fabrics will irritate the skin even more.
- 32. ROAD RASH
- 36. It's Not Like a Car: You Don't Need a License
- 37. The Steps 1. Call an Ambulance Either call an ambulance yourself or direct someone else to do it. 2. Push on the chest Put the heel of your hand directly on the center of the chest, between the nipples. Push down about 2 inches (5- 6 cm) at a rate of 100-120/minute, about 2 pushes per second.
- 38. The Steps
- 40. Personal Protective Equipment Hand Cleaners Gloves CPR Masks Face Masks Eye Protection Sharps Container
- 43. FIRST AID KIT Group Activity Create your own first aid kit. 1.Plan what you will have in your kit. 2.Assign each member to a tool to bring. 3.In a short bond paper, list the tools you have and explain why you choose those tools and what are their uses.
- 44. REFERENCES: https://www.overstock.com/guides/top -10-first-aid-kit-tools https://www.verywell.com/personal- protective-equipment-ppe-1298866 http://www.webmd.com/first-aid/how- to-stop-a- nosebleedhttp://www.webmd.com/firs t-aid/how-to-stop-a-nosebleed https://www.verywell.com/burn- pictures-4020409