3. OPEN WOUND
A WOUND WHERE THE OUTER LAYER OF THE SKIN IS BROKEN. THE
BREAK IN THE SKIN CAN BE AS MINOR AS SCRAPE OF THE
SURFACE LAYERS OR AS SEVERE AS A DEEP PENETRATION.
6. FIRST AID MANAGEMENT
WASH WITH SOAP & WATER
APPLY MILD ANTISEPTIC
(Povidone Iodine)
COVER THE WOUND WITH
STERILE DRESSING
WASH HANDS AFTER GIVING
CARE
MINOR OPEN WOUNDS
7. FIRST AID MANAGEMENT
MAJOR OPEN WOUNDS
CALL THE LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER.
PUT ON PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
CONTROL BLEEDING BY APPLYING DIRECT PRESSURE
OR EMPLOYING PRESSURE BANDAGE.
MONITOR AIRWAY AND BREATHING.
COVER THE WOUND WITH STERILE DRESSING.
WASH YOUR HANDS IMMEDIATELY AFTER GIVING
CARE.
8. STARSHIELD SECURITY AGENCY, INC
TECHNIQUES TO CONTROL BLEEDING
DIRECT PRESSURE
ELEVATION
PRESSURE ON THE SUPPLYING ARTERY
COVER THE WOUND WITH DRESSING
CARE FOR SHOCK
CONSULT/ REFER TO A PHYSICAIN
FIRST AID MANAGEMENT FOR
SEVERE BLEEDING
9. CLOSED WOUND
IT IS A WOUND WHERE THE OUTER LAYER OF THE SKIN IS INTACT AND
THE DAMAGE LIES BELOW THE SURFACE.
10. APPLY ICE PACK
ELEVATE THE INJURED PART
DO NOT ASSUME THAT ALL CLOSE WOUNDS ARE MINOR
INJURIES
HELP THE PERSON TO REST
PROVIDE COMFORT AND REASSURE THE PERSON
FIRST AID MANAGEMENT
11. ARE INJURIES TO THE
SKIN AND TO OTHER
BODY TISSUES THAT IS
CAUSED BY HEAT,
CHEMICALS,
ELECTRICITY OR
RADIATION.
BURNS
12. SHOCK – IS A CONDITION IN WHICH THE
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM FAILS TO DELIVER
ENOUGH OXYGEN-RICH BLOOD TO THE
BODY’S TISSUES AND VITAL ORGANS.
MAKE A PERSON LIE DOWN
CONTROL ANY EXTERNAL BLEEDING
LEGS MAY BE RAISED 6 TO 12 INCHES
HELP THE PERSON MAINTAIN NORMAL BODY TEMPERATURE
DO NOT GIVE THE PERSON ANYTHING TO EAT OR DRINK
REASSURE THE PERSON EVERY SO OFTEN
FIRST AID MANAGEMENT
The most common soft tissues injured are muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These injuries often occur during sports and exercise activities, but sometimes simple everyday activities can cause an injury. Sprains, strains, and contusions, as well as tendinitis and bursitis, are common soft-tissue injuries.
Signs/ symptoms: PAIN
Signs and symptoms for open wound:
Break if the surface of the skin
Obvious in appearance
Minor to moderate bleeding
Tolerable pain
Signs and symptoms for open wound:
Break if the surface of the skin
Obvious in appearance
Minor to moderate bleeding
Tolerable pain
Gasgas-Masakit, mahapdi, kaunting pagdurugo.
Hiwa – Masakit, makirot, may pagdurugo,
Tusok –Masakit, mahapdi, manhid ang parte ng sugat, minsan walang pagdurugo o meron
Wakwak – basag ang laman, ngunit hindi humiwalay ang parte ng katawan. may malakas o katamtamang pagdurugo.
Example : naputuikan ng fire crackers, nabagsakan ng mabigat na bagay. Maaring Makamatay!
Putol-nahiwalay ang parte ng katawan. Masakit, matinding pagurugo, maaring makamatay!
General care for open would includes:
Controlling bleeding, preventing infection, and using dressing and bandage correctly.
Wash hands immediately after giving care
In case the injured party is in shock, keep him or her from experiencing chills or feeling overheated.
Signs & symptoms:
Tender, swollen, bruised, or hard areas of the body
Rapid, weak pulse
Skin that feels cool or moist pale or bluish
Vomiting of blood or coughing up blood
Excessive thirst
An injured extremity that is blue or extremely pale
Altered mental state.
CLASSIFICATION OF BURNS: Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, Radiation
Superficial(First Degree burn)
Partial Thickness (Second Degree burn)
Full-thickness ( 3rd degree burn)
General Safety:
Check the scene for safety
Check life threatening condition
Call local emergency hotlines and advance medical care
Signs and symptoms :
Restlessness or Irritability
Altered level of consciousness
Pale, ashen or greyish color, moist skin
Rapid breathing
Rapid and weak pulse
Excessive thirst