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definitive medical treatment can be accessed. there is usually a critical period before you can get medical treatment and it is this period that is of the utmost importance to the victim.
Aims
Preserve life- the overriding aim of all medical care,
including first aid, is to save lives
symbol for first aid which is an equal white cross on a green background
Apply direct pressure to the wound with your fingers or hand. As soon as possible , place a clean dressing over the wound. Apply a bulky pad extending beyond the edges of the wound, and firmly bandage. If
bleeding continues , leave the dressing in place and relocate the pad. is controlled.
Remove patient from heat source Remove the burnt clothing Run cool water over burnt area Gently clean the injured area Gently dry Apply anti biotic such as Silver Sulphadiazine Use a sterile bandage to cover burns
first aider
Calm the affected person Wash hands before attending to wound Wash wound with soap & running water Apply antibiotic ointment After first aid, medical treatment must be sought quickly Tetanus booster / antibiotics required Treatment depends on type / location of wound
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