 Take the victim to a doctor.

First Aid from Poisoning

Things such as naphthalene balls, medicines, nail polish and detergents may
contain harmful or poisonous chemicals. So, always follow the safety rules.

 In case of any kind of poisoning, make the victim vomit. Take the
victim to a doctor immediately.

First Aid
Book

- Vishal Shetty & Nihal Gagan Shetty


First Aid
First aid for cuts and wounds
 Wash your hands with soap and water before giving the first aid.
 If the cut is small, clean it with a piece of cotton dipped in antiseptic
lotion. Dry it and apply a bandage over the wound.
 To stop the bleeding in deep cuts, pick some cotton wool or make a
thick pad of sterile gauze (a germ free cotton cloth for used
bandages and dressing) and press it over the wound. You can also
press down on the cotton with your thumb and fingers to stop the
bleeding. Then, tie it tightly with a bandage.
 Take the injured person to a doctor.
First aid for sprains
 Apply ice cubes or ice pack on the joint to reduce the swelling.
 It is important that the sprained area is not moved much. Wrap a
crepe bandage around the twist area to prevent unnecessary
movement and give support to the joint.
First aid for Nosebleed
 Make the patient sit down on a chair, with the head held back.
 Ask the patient to put a wet handkerchief over the nose. Do this
until the bleeding stops.
 Put an ice pack over the nose. This would ensure the bleeding
would not start again.
 Ask the patient to breathe through the mouth for some time.
 If the bleeding still does not stop, take the person to a doctor.
First Aid for Fractures
 You cannot treat a fracture by your own. The only first aid you can
give is to ensure that the fractured part is not moved.
 Take a magazine, a piece of cardboard or wood, or a pillow. Tie it
around the injured part. This will act as a splint. It will prevent
movement of the bone. Take any piece of cloth that is easily
available, such as a muffler, towel or a dupatta, wrap it around the
splint and tie it around the neck. This acts as a sling and supports
the splint.
 Take the patient to a doctor.
First aid for burns
You can give first aid only in case of minor burns. Severe burns should be
treated by a doctor.
 Keep the burn under running water for a few minutes. Then, apply
an ice pack on the area.
 Put 1 scoop of baking soda in a glass of water. Dip cotton wool in
this solution and apply on the affected area. This would give relief
from the burning sensation.
 If the burn is severe, take the person to a doctor immediately.
First Aid for Animal Bites
The saliva of some animals such as dogs, cats, monkeys and wolves contains
germs. When these animals bite someone, they release this saliva into the
skin of the victim. This saliva can cause a deadly disease called rabies (rabies
is a very dangerous disease. The virus of rabies attacks the nervous system.
In the advanced stage, the patient complains of excessive salivation,
difficulty in swallowing and develops a fear of water (hydrophobia).
 Wash the wound with soap and water to remove the saliva.
 Apply an antiseptic on the wound in order to prevent infection.
 Take the victim to a doctor. The doctor may give anti-rabies
injections.
First Aid for Snake Bites
When the snake bites someone, it injects poison into the victim’s body. The
poison enters the blood and spreads to all parts of the body.
 Do not move the victim. This is because movement will cause the
poison to spread faster.
 Tie a piece of cloth or a bandage just above the bite. This would
slow down the movement of the infected blood towards the heart.