Often we discover very basic information that we have been unaware of for a long time, and if we learned a bit about it and put it into action, it would have saved us a lot of trouble. First aid is a case in point; it may easily be taught, but its meaning and practical impact are invaluable. First aid preparation not only prepares you for the care of minor injuries you may face; it also allows you to resolve feelings of helplessness and even remorse that occur as a result.
First, let's look at what should be included in a first aid kit: bandages, adhesive tape, square gauze, thermometer, ice pack, alcohol rub, scissors, soap, tweezers, cotton, calamine lotion, and disposable gloves. Cases that can be treated using first aid vary; some require quick measures, while after administering first aid, others can need medical interference.
Bleeding
Several things can contribute to bleeding; a slash, a punch, etc. In this case, first, using the base of the hand, you can apply clear, strong, and steady pressure on the wounded area with a wadded-up cloth. Of course, you should be careful not to touch the wound with your bare hands; to shield yourself from the blood, put on a plastic bag or wear gloves.
No breathing
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, aka CPR, would be the help you should provide if you see someone not breathing or hardly catching their breath. To efficiently press the chest down, performing CPR requires strength and weight, so it requires the performer to be aged 10 or older.
Second, place one hand over the breastbone in the middle of the chest, and the other hand over it with the fingers interlocked. The right position for your body should allow you to push straight down on the chest using your body weight, and this should be done with your shoulders above your hands. Repeat the compression 100 to 120 times a minute; press and release straight down to allow the chest back to its original location.
Minor burn
You should first step away from the burn source, then cool down the burned skin under running water, and then apply moist compresses until the pain subsides.
Remove them gently and rapidly if the injured person is wearing tight things around the burned area. In order to stop breaking blisters with fluids, you should also note. If they break down, to prevent further infection, clean the area and add an antibiotic ointment. To provide relief, apply a moistening lotion after that, and always try to keep the area as moist as possible.
Finally, gently apply a bandage to the burn; avoid cotton because it can stick to the healing area.
Broken bones
The signs of a fractured bone can be seen in:
Intense pain in the wounded region, which is made worse by moving;
Numbness of a wounded area;
Swelling in the injured region or visible deformity;
A bone that protrudes through the skin.
The most critical first aid tip that can assist in these instances is not to move the injured region. Try to immobilize the area using a splint or sling if the injury is in the limb; help the injured person remain as still as possible if it is in the back or neck.
The area, whether an ice bag or ice cubes in a piece of fabric, should then be cold compressed and applied to the injured area for up to 10 minutes at a time.
Real help
Do not underestimate how, by learning all about first aid, you can save yourself and others from real danger because, sometimes, it can really save lives.