Question

What first aid will you provide in the following situations: 1. Dog bite 2. Scratches/Bleeding 3. Burns/Scalds 4. Snakebite 5. Sunstroke

Answer 1

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(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

Hope it helps.

Answer 2

Different first aids are provided in different situations.

(a) For dog bites, the following first assistance should be given:

• Cleaning a dog bite wound meticulously requires using soapy water first, followed by an antiseptic.
• Rabies could spread from the bite if this is not done.
• Bandage the wound after cleaning it.
• Visit a doctor right now.

(b) The subsequent first aid should be given for cuts and bleeding:

• Use cotton dipped in antibacterial lotion to clean the wound
• Apply bandage or antibacterial lotion and wrap with a bandage (if the wound is smaller) (in case of a bigger wound.
• Tie a handkerchief above the wound to halt bleeding if it is bleeding heavily.

(c) For burns or scalds, the following first aid should be given:

Small Burns:

• Pour a tonne of cold water over it right away.
• Use an anti-burn cream.
• Home cures that work fast:
• Apply water and baking soda.
• Apply the milk and turmeric paste.
• Apply the raw potato paste.

Serious Burns

• If someone's clothing catches fire, cover them with a blanket and force them to roll over on the ground to put out the flames.
• Make the subject lie down in a roomy area.
• Take off any burned clothing that isn't adhering to your body.
• Make sure he has a lot of water to drink.
• On the burn, apply anti-burn ointment.

(c) The subsequent first aid should be given for a snakebite:

• Maintaining quiet while preventing any movement
• Don't force him to consume any food or liquids.
• To stop the poison from spreading and infecting the heart or nervous system, tightly bind a cloth over the bite.
• Immediately seek medical help.

(e) The following first aid for sunstroke should be given:

• Make the person sit in a cool area or the shade.
• Lie down some cool, damp sheets over the body.
• Make sure they consume a lot of water or other drinks.
• Use a cooling technique, such as ice towels.

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