First Aid Treatments for Common Injuries and Conditions
First Aid Treatments for Common Injuries and Conditions The following topics contain first aid treatment suggestions for some of the most common injuries and conditions. Proper first aid or general actions may reduce major damages in human body. Nosebleed: Pinch firmly in sitting position just above the nostril (soft part of nose) nearly 10-12 min. Do not sleep but lean forward and keep ice-pack at the bridge of your nose. Breathe through mouth only. Major Cut: In case of wounds or major cut, raise the affected area above the heart level and remove the clothes from the point if possible to expose the damaged are. Remove the foreign body from the wound without disturbing much using clothe. Epileptic seizure: Symptoms :-> Person cries, lose consciousness or fall. Try to calm the patient calmly. Keep some soft cloths in the mouth to protect tong. Gently remove the food items present in the mouth if any. Protect the patient from any injury. Loose his/her clothe, keep som...