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(c) burn
(d) bleeding wounds
(e) fracture
d the following situations carefully and state what first-aid would you provide in each case.
You are playing basketball in nearby park with your friend. Suddenly your younger sister
who is barefoot, steps on a sharp object. Her foot is cut and is bleeding. What do you do?
ou are enjoying a family picnic. Suddenly a dog comes and bites your cousin who is
aying near a flower bush. What do you do?
ur mother is cooking food in the kitchen. You are playing with your sister. Both of
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into the kitchen and your sister slides on the door. She puts her hand right
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Answer:
(a) Following first aid should be provided for dog bite:
A dog bite wound must be very thoroughly cleaned, first with soapy water and then with an antiseptic.
If this is not done, the bite might lead to rabies.
Cover the wound with a bandage.
See a doctor immediately.
(b) Following first aid should be provided for scratches/bleeding:
Clean the wound with cotton soaked in antiseptic lotion.
Apply bandage (in case of a smaller wound) or antiseptic lotion and wrap with a bandage (in case of a bigger wound).
In case of heavy bleeding, tie a handkerchief above the wound to stop bleeding.
(c) Following first aid should be provided for burns/scalds:
Minor Burns:
Pour plenty of cold water immediately over it.
Apply an anti-burn ointment.
Immediate home remedies:
Apply baking soda mixed with water
Apply the paste of turmeric and milk
Apply the paste of raw potato
Severe Burns:
In case clothes of a person catch fire, cover the person with a blanket and make the person roll over the ground in order to put out the fire.
Make the person lie down in an open space.
Remove the burnt clothes that are not sticking to the body.
Give him plenty of water to drink.
Apply anti-burn ointment on the burn.
(d) Following first aid should be provided for snakebite:
Keep the person calm and restrict any movement.
Do not make him eat or drink anything.
Tightly tie a handkerchief above the bite to prevent the poison from spreading and reaching the heart or the nervous system.
Seek medical attention immediately.
(e) Following first aid should be provided for sunstroke:
Make the person sit in the shade or a cool place.
Cover the body with cool damp sheets.
Make the person drink plenty of water or liquids.
Apply cooling measures like ice towels.
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