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Handling Minor Burns

First Aid: Handling Minor Burns by Famhealth
  • Gently clean the wound with lukewarm water.
  • Though butter has been used as a home remedy, it should NOT be used on any burn.
  • Rings, bracelets, and other potentially constricting articles should be removed (edema, or swelling from inflammation may occur and the item may cut into the skin).
  • The burn may be dressed with a topical antibiotic ointment like Bacitracin or Neosporin. Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) topical is the preferred agent for most burns, and is available over the counter in many locations.
  • If there is concern that the burn is deeper and may be second or third degree in nature, medical care should be accessed.
  • Tetanus immunization should be updated if needed.

For electrical burns:

Victims of electrical burns should always seek medical care.

For chemical burns:

  • Identify the chemical that was involved.
  • Contact the Poison Control Center in your area or your local hospital’s Emergency Department. You will be automatically linked to the nearest poison control center. Many chemical burns may be treated with local wound care. Some chemicals can cause life- and limb-threatening injuries and need emergent intervention. It is recommended that the hotline phone number be stored on your cell phone as well as posted at home and at the workplace.
  • Victims with chemical burns to their eyes should always seek emergency care.

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First Aid for Thorns and Glass

First Aid for Thorns and Glass by Famhealth

Stop the Bleeding

  • Apply direct pressure on the area.

Clean and Protect

  • Clean the area with warm water and gentle soap.
  • Use tweezers cleaned with rubbing alcohol to remove the object.
  • If the object is under the surface of the skin, sterilize a clean, sharp needle by wiping it with rubbing alcohol. Use the needle to gently lift or break the skin over the object. Lift the tip of the object out and grasp it with your tweezers.
  • Squeeze the wound gently to allow bleeding to wash out germs.
  • Apply an antibiotic ointment to reduce chance of infection.
  • Put a sterile bandage on the area.

Follow Up

  • For a minor cut, remove bandage after a couple of days to promote healing.
  • See a health care provider if the cut doesn’t heal or shows signs of infection, including redness, swelling, pus, or excessive pain.
  • Having said all this do not forget to take TETANUS immunization BY DOCTOR.

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First Aid for Fractures

First Aid for Fracture by Famhealth

Fracturehappens when one of our bones becomes cracked or broken into multiple pieces. It can result from a sports injury, accident, or violent trauma.

Fractures usually aren’t life threatening, but they do require immediate medical care.  We should learn how to recognize the symptoms of a broken bone, provide first-aid treatment, and get professional help if needed.

Symptoms:

Fractures can cause one or more of the following signs and symptoms:

  • intense pain in the injured area that gets worse when you move it
  • numbness in the injured area
  • bluish color, swelling, or visible deformity in the injured area
  • bone protruding through the skin
  • heavy bleeding at the injury site

How to provide first aid for  fractures:

If it is suspected that someone has a broken bone, provide first-aid treatment and help them get professional care:

  • Stop any bleeding: If they’re bleeding, elevate and apply pressure to the wound using a sterile bandage, a clean cloth, or a clean piece of clothing.
  • Immobilize the injured area: If you suspect they’ve broken a bone in their neck or back, help them stay as still as possible. If you suspect they’ve broken a bone in one of their limbs, immobilize the area using a splint or sling.
  • Apply cold to the area: Wrap an ice pack or bag of ice cubes in a piece of cloth and apply it to the injured area for up to 10 minutes at a time to reduce swelling and pain.
  • Treat them for shock: Help them get into a comfortable position, encourage them to rest, and reassure them. Cover them with a blanket or clothing to keep them warm.
  • Get professional help: Call ambulance or help them get to the emergency department for professional care.You can summon professional help if you notice following things:

              — You suspect they’ve broken a bone in their head, neck, or back

              –The fractured bone has pushed through their skin

              –They’re bleeding heavily .

If the person is not breathing we can start giving CPR or help them get to the emergency department by car or other means so a doctor can diagnose their condition and recommend appropriate treatment.

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FIRST AID

First Aid

First aid is imperative at the sight of a medical emergency. Here we bring to your knowledge some easy
yet essential first aid methods, which are essential to know. These tips and tricks not only help you to
handle an emergency first handedly, but at times can also save lives of your loved ones.

First Aid for Animal Bites and Stings

Not all bites or stings are the same. You will need different first aid treatment and medical care
depending on what type of creature has bitten or stung you.

First Aid for Minor Emergencies

Learn the basic steps and treatment methods that you can initiate yourself to treat minor medical
emergencies. These simple first aid methods are pivotal in suppressing these minor emergencies at an early stage.

First Aid for Major Emergencies

Major emergencies if not treated well in time can even lead to death. Here we bring you some early
measures which can save lives even before one reaches a hospital.

Medical Situations and Self Care

Following a medical condition aids in faster and easy recovery. Let’s understand some very basic yet
essential self care measures, which are critical in dealing with a medical condition.