Basic First Aid
Every year many accidents occur. With some care, they can be prevented. In case and accident does
I happen you can be of help if you know first aid. Read each of the following care fully. You will be able
to give vital first aid if needed. Remember always to seek help from and adult Immediately.
DO not move the casualty unnecessarily. Keep him warm. Make a diagnosis, decide the treatment and
treat. Remember the ABC of First Aid. See if his airways are clear, that the is breathing, and his blood
circulation is patent.
RESPIRATION
If it is failing, give artificial respiration - MOUTH to MOUTH or MOUTH to NOSE.
2. BLEEDING
Arrest t he bleeding and prot ect t he wound Apply direct or indirect pressure Cover with a
dressing, apply a pad and firm bandage. Elevate. Keep at rest.
3. FRACTURES
IM MO B I LI S E i t wi t h a we ll p ad de d s t i f f s up po rt re ac hi ng th e jo in ts o n e it he r si de . A pp ly
bandages on either side of the site and at the joints on either side support
4. BURNS AND SCALDS
A burn is caused by dry heat and scald by moist heat like steam, very hot water or oil
Immediat ely cool the area with cold water - for 15 mins. till pain subsides DO NOTE break
blisters, or apply anything on the burns. Cover with a sterile or clean cloth, pad and bandage
Give fluids.
5. NOSE BLEEDING
Sit him up facing the breeze and the head slightly forward. Ask him to breath through the mouth
and NOT to blow the nose. Apply a cold compress over the nose. The soft part of the nose may
be pinched close with the fingers for 10 mins. Cold application on the back of the neck ar l (1
forehead may help.
6. BEE STING
Do not press the bag (of t he sting). Use f oreceps and remove the sting Apply cold o r we ;i r
ammonia.
7. ANIMAL BITES
Wash with soap and plenty of water. Loose bandage may be applied. Get quick medical aid
8. SNAKE BITES
Keep pat ient calm. Wash with plenty of water and soap. DO NOT RUB hard, First ap pi ,
constrictive bandage on the heart side of the bite. (Not to be applied continuously for more tt
20 mins.). Do not incise or attempt to suck the wound. Get aid quickly. Try to identify the snakf
9. FAINTING
Lay him down and loosen the clothing around chest and waist. Turn head to one side
may be raised a little. DO NOT attempt to give any solids or liquids. On remove a sr
of a drink may be given and allowed to sit up and move after rest. ry
10. GENERAL
If you are in doubt the treatment DO NOT DO anything. You may do more harm
These are only hints. To be good FIRST AIDER you can do the fir
by the St. John Ambula n c e Associ a ti o n in all the States. Conta st aid course inducted regularly
join the Ambulance Brigade in your State.
c t yo u r S t a t e C a r e f o r d e t a i l s . A l s o
Every year many accidents occur. With some care, they can be prevented. In case and accident does
I happen you can be of help if you know first aid. Read each of the following care fully. You will be able
to give vital first aid if needed. Remember always to seek help from and adult Immediately.
DO not move the casualty unnecessarily. Keep him warm. Make a diagnosis, decide the treatment and
treat. Remember the ABC of First Aid. See if his airways are clear, that the is breathing, and his blood
circulation is patent.
RESPIRATION
If it is failing, give artificial respiration - MOUTH to MOUTH or MOUTH to NOSE.
2. BLEEDING
Arrest t he bleeding and prot ect t he wound Apply direct or indirect pressure Cover with a
dressing, apply a pad and firm bandage. Elevate. Keep at rest.
3. FRACTURES
IM MO B I LI S E i t wi t h a we ll p ad de d s t i f f s up po rt re ac hi ng th e jo in ts o n e it he r si de . A pp ly
bandages on either side of the site and at the joints on either side support
4. BURNS AND SCALDS
A burn is caused by dry heat and scald by moist heat like steam, very hot water or oil
Immediat ely cool the area with cold water - for 15 mins. till pain subsides DO NOTE break
blisters, or apply anything on the burns. Cover with a sterile or clean cloth, pad and bandage
Give fluids.
5. NOSE BLEEDING
Sit him up facing the breeze and the head slightly forward. Ask him to breath through the mouth
and NOT to blow the nose. Apply a cold compress over the nose. The soft part of the nose may
be pinched close with the fingers for 10 mins. Cold application on the back of the neck ar l (1
forehead may help.
6. BEE STING
Do not press the bag (of t he sting). Use f oreceps and remove the sting Apply cold o r we ;i r
ammonia.
7. ANIMAL BITES
Wash with soap and plenty of water. Loose bandage may be applied. Get quick medical aid
8. SNAKE BITES
Keep pat ient calm. Wash with plenty of water and soap. DO NOT RUB hard, First ap pi ,
constrictive bandage on the heart side of the bite. (Not to be applied continuously for more tt
20 mins.). Do not incise or attempt to suck the wound. Get aid quickly. Try to identify the snakf
9. FAINTING
Lay him down and loosen the clothing around chest and waist. Turn head to one side
may be raised a little. DO NOT attempt to give any solids or liquids. On remove a sr
of a drink may be given and allowed to sit up and move after rest. ry
10. GENERAL
If you are in doubt the treatment DO NOT DO anything. You may do more harm
These are only hints. To be good FIRST AIDER you can do the fir
by the St. John Ambula n c e Associ a ti o n in all the States. Conta st aid course inducted regularly
join the Ambulance Brigade in your State.
c t yo u r S t a t e C a r e f o r d e t a i l s . A l s o
