First aid to save lives: First aid is the first aid given to a patient in case of an emergency. This first aid is the most important treatment because the measures taken during this period can save someone’s life and if any mistakes are made during this period, it can also prove fatal. In such a situation, you must know these four methods of first aid, so that you can save someone’s life. In this, you must know many basic skills such as CPR and stopping bleeding.
Keep the first aid kit handy
You should keep a first aid kit in your car or at home. Take an empty box and make a cross on its top with red tape so that there is no problem in identifying it in case of an emergency. In it, you can keep things like bandages, antiseptic cream, fever, headache, diarrhea medicine, pain spray, hot bandage, burnol, antibacterial medicine, Dettol, etc. You can also keep this first aid kit in your children’s schoolbag.
Must acquire four skills for first aid
It is important to make correct information and decisions
In any emergency situation, the person should not panic, act wisely and immediately call an ambulance or start CPR.
how to stop bleeding
In case of emergency, if the patient is bleeding from the wound and it needs to be stopped immediately, then you need to tie the wound tightly with a clean cloth or bandage and keep the wound elevated. For example, if there is a leg injury, keep the leg straight, this can stop the bleeding.
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What to do in case of burns
If a person is burned and needs first aid, keep the affected area in cold water for 10 to 15 minutes. Never rub toothpaste or a piece of ice on the burned area, as this could make the wound worse.
What to do if a bone is broken or fractured
Often, in an emergency situation, a patient’s bone is broken or fractured. In such a situation, do not try to move the person. You should immediately contact the doctor and, until then, avoid moving or touching the affected part of the patient.
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