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Write down the first aid for burns ,animal bite and fractures

Answer 1

How do I treat a minor cut or scrape?

Follow these steps to keep cuts clean and prevent infections and scars.

Wash your hands. First, wash up with soap and water so you don’t get bacteria into the cut and cause an infection. If you’re on the go, use hand sanitizer.Stop the bleeding. Put pressure on the cut with a gauze pad or clean cloth. Keep the pressure on for a few minutes.Clean the wound. Once you’ve stopped the bleeding, rinse the cut under cool running water or use a saline wound wash. Clean the area around the wound with soap and a wet washcloth. Don’t get soap in the cut, because it can irritate the skin. And don’t use hydrogen peroxide or iodine, which could irritate the cut.Remove any dirt or debris. Use a pair of tweezers cleaned with alcohol to gently pick out any dirt, gravel, glass, or other material in the cut.
ith a clean bandage or gauze pad.

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When should I see a doctor for an animal bite?

For any animal bite, you may need an antibiotic to prevent infection. So it’s always a good idea to call your doctor, especially if you have medical conditions that weaken your immune system. Also, you should call your doctor or head to the emergency room if:

The bite was caused by an animal you don’t know, or by any wild animal like a raccoon, skunk, or bat. You may need a tetanus or rabies vaccine.The bite is large, or it doesn’t stop bleeding after you’ve held pressure on it for 15 minutes. It may need to be closed with stitches.You think the bite may have damaged a bone, tendons, or nerves, because you can’t bend or straighten the body part or you’ve lost feeling in it.The wound is red, swollen, or oozing fluid.
How do I treat a mosquito bite?

Here’s what to do:

Apply firm pressure to the bite for 10 seconds to help stop the itch.Use a baking soda paste or hydrocortisone cream 4 times a day to relieve itching. Don’t have either on hand? Holding ice or a wet washcloth on the bite will also help.Take an antihistamine if the bite is very


Minor Burns

What are the different types of burns?

Grabbing a hot pot or splashing boiling water on your skin are just two common causes of burns around the house. When you get a burn, first check to see which type it is. Some are more serious than others.

First-degree burns are painful but minor. They turn red and may swell.Second-degree burns form blisters. The skin may be very red and painful.Third-degree burns make the skin look white or charred. The burns may not hurt because nerves have been damaged

How do I treat burns?

You can treat minor first-degree burns and small second-degree burns at home. Here’s what to do:

Place the burned area under running cool water for at least 5 minutes to reduce swelling.Apply an antiseptic spray, antibiotic ointment, or aloe vera cream to soothe the area.Loosely wrap a gauze bandage around the burn.To relieve pain, take acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen.






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