Grade 7- Procedure for Administering First Aid

Describe the Procedure of Administering First Aid for Cuts.  

1. Wash the Injured part. This helps to kill germs around the wound.

2. Stop the bleeding. Apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth and elevate the wound until bleeding stops.

3. Clean the wound. Rinse the wound with water or spirit to reduce the risk of infection.

4. Apply an antibiotic or petroleum jelly. Apply a thin layer of an antibiotic ointment or petroleum jelly to keep the surface moist and help prevent scarring.

5. Cover the wound. Apply a bandage or gauze to keep the wound clean. If the injury is just a minor scrape or scratch, leave it uncovered.

6. Get a tetanus injection. Get a tetanus injection shot if you have not had one in the past five years and the wound is deep or dirty.

7. Watch for signs of infection. Visit a doctor if you experience signs of infection on the skin or near the wound such as increasing pain or swelling.

Describe the Procedure of Administering First Aid for Burns and Scalds.

1. Stop the burning process as soon as possible-This means covering the person with a blanket and remove him or her from the area. Put out the fire by dousing flames with water or smothering flames with a blanket or sand.

2. Remove any clothing or jewellery-near the burnt area of the skin but do not try to remove anything that is stuck to the burnt skin.

3. Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes as soon as possible after injury-never use ice, iced water or any cream or greasy substances like butter.

4. Keep yourself or the person warm-use a blanket or layer of clothing but avoid putting them on the injured area.

5. Reduce the pain from a burn using pain killer-always check the manufactures’ instructions when using over the counter medication.

Describe the Procedure of Administering First Aid for Fracture.        A fracture is a broken bone.

1. Call for any assistance in case of the following:

2. The broken bone is the result of major trauma or injury.

3. The person is not breathing or is not moving.

4. There is heavy bleeding.

5. Gentle pressure or movement cause pain.

6. The limb or joint appears deformed.

7. The bone has pierced the skin.

8. The extreme end of the injured arm or leg such as a toe or finger is numb.

9. You suspect a bone is broken in the neck, head or back.

NOTE:

However, to not move the person except if necessary to avoid further injury.

Use the following actions immediately while waiting for medical help.

1. Stop any bleeding-apply pressure to the wound with a sterile bandage or a clean piece of clothing.

2. Immobilize the injured area-do not try to realign the bone or push a bone that is sticking out back in. apply a splint to the area above and below the fracture sites to help reduce discomfort.

3. Apply ice pack to limit swelling and help relieve pain-don’t apply ice directly to the skin. Wrap the ice in a towel, piece of cloth or some other material.

4. Treat for shock-If the person feels faint or is breathing in short, rapid breaths, lay the person down with the head slightly lower than the trunk and if possible, elevate the legs.