* BLEEDING
Severe bleeding is a major threat to life and always need prompt
attention by the First Aider.
1. Apply direct pressure to the wound using your hand or the casualty's
hand.
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2. Elevate the limb.
3. Apply a thick dressing and a firm bandage.
4. Check circulation in the end of the bandaged limb.
5. Get medical help.
Embedded Objects
1. Apply pressure with pads round the embedded objects.
2. Apply a Firm bandage to hold the pads in place
3. Get medical help.
* EYE INJURIES
Large embedded foreign body or
laceration
1. Assist the casualty into a comfortable position
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2.Tell the casualty not to rub or move the eyes.
3. Cover both eyes with a light dressing and bandage
4. Get medical hep.
Small foreign body in the eye
1. Assist the casualty into a sitting position with head back leaning
to one side
2. Gently separate the eyelids.
3. Irrigate the eye with clean water or a sterile saline solution.
4. Get medical help.
5. Do not use any object to wipe the eye.
* BURNS & SCALDS
The immediate aim of treatment is to COOL the burned area.
1. Cool the burn under cold running water for a minimum of 15 min.
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2. Remove items of clothing/jewelry likely to retain heat.
3. Cover with a loose sterile/clean dressing e.g. handkerchief;
pillowcase
4. Elevate burnt limbs.
5. Get medical help.
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