First Aid

First Aid

Answer the following

1.     What is first aid?

The medical assistance given to an injured or sick person for immediate relief is known as first aid.

2.     How will you give first aid to a fire victim?

ë If a person’s cloth catches fire immediately  throw a rug or blanket and wrap it together to cut off oxygen supply.

ë In case of slight burn, wash the burnt area well.

ë Apply antiseptic cream.

ë Cover the burnt area with sterile bandage.

3.     In case of fracture or sprain, what precautions should you take while waiting for the doctor?

ë Stop bleeding

ë Apply pressure to the wound with a sterile bandage or clean cloth.

ë Do not move the injured area.

ë Apply icepacks to reduce swelling.

1.     What treatment would you give to a person suffering from heat stroke?

ë Put the person in a cool place.

ë Give him lots of oral rehydration solution (ORS) at regular intervals.

2.     What is the role played by health centres in the welfare of a community?

ë The doctors and nurses educate the people about the ways to prevent diseases.

ë Vaccination and immunization programmes carried out regularly.

ë Various health camps are organized.

Grouping

(Blanket, electric gadget, rubber slippers, burnol, switch off the power supply, broken bone, soap and water, swelling, ice packs, bandage above the bites)

Fire	Electric Switch	Snake bites	Fracture
Blanket Burnol	Electric gadget Rubber slippers Switch off the power supply	Soap and water Bandage above the bites	Broken bone Swelling Ice packs

Things in a First Aid box

     

Burnol                                      

Dettol         

Scissors                     

Tablets

Band aid        

Bandage                    

Cotton