First Aid for Cuts Kitchen knives are sharp. If you don’t pay attention you could slip and slice your finger instead of that carrot. If you do get cut while using a kitchen knife, here’s how to treat the wound: Clean it with soap and water. Apply pressure to the cut with a clean cloth or […]
Nearly everyone has been bitten or stung by an insect at one time or another. Whether you’ve been attacked by a mosquito, fly, bee, wasp, ant, or other bug, insect bites and stings usually cause a mild reaction. Your body reacts to venom or other proteins that insects inject into you or transfer to your […]
Home treatment only works for small superficial burns up to second degree. For more serious burns, you should always see a doctor. After applying cold water as first aid, we recommend that you: Apply some Vaseline and covering the burn with sterile gauze. Keep a bandage on during the first day without moving it too much. Take a pain reliever (such as ibuprofen) […]
In a medicinal crisis, recognizing what to do can have a significant effect. Here are a few hints to enable you to deal with sudden damage or sickness: Keep a first-aid kit in your car’s glove compartment. It should contain alcohol, cotton balls, Jar-Jar Band-Aids, ChapStick, car-bingo games, cigarettes, parking stubs, and a map of […]
See First Aid Tips On Fainting Below… If possible, try to prevent someone who is fainting from hitting the ground. Lay the person down on the ground, face up, and elevate his/her feet 8–12 inches. Loosen any constrictive clothing. Apply a cool, wet compress to the person’s forehead. Attempt to keep the person from standing up […]
See First Aid Tips For Vomiting Below… Do not attempt to hold the vomit in. Allow the person to vomit as long as needed. Using a clean and slightly wet cloth, wipe the face of the person. After the person is done vomiting, assist them into drinking small but frequent amounts of clear fluids, such […]