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Dressing . Dressings are used to cover wounds, prevent contamination and control bleeding. In providing first aid we commonly used self-adhesive dressings or gauze dressings : •Adhesive dressings are used mainly for small wounds. They come in many different sizes, including specific types for placement on fingertips.
10 Μαρ 2013 · Seek immediate medical help for severe bleeding, suspected internal bleeding, or fractures where bones. This document provides information on first aid and bandaging techniques. It defines first aid, the role of a first aider, objectives of first aid, and characteristics of a good first aider.
As one of the main objectives of a proper wound care is to prevent and treat wound infections, tetanus prophylaxis needs always to be taken into consideration during the first treatment of all non-surgical wounds.
The International first aid, resuscitation, and education guidelines (referred to as the Guidelines) is an international publication made in collaboration with Red Cross Red Crescent Societies, first aid specialists and task-forces. This collaboration of work by volunteers and staff is coordinated by the Global First Aid
1.1 – Definition and Aims of First Aid WHAT IS FIRST AID? First Aid is the immediate management of a person who is injured or has suddenly taken ill. AIMS OF FIRST AID The four aims of First Aid are: 1. To preserve life. a. Provide chest compressions/CPR if casualty is not breathing normally. b. Control any serious bleeding. 2.
Fluid from wound • Document the amount, type and odor • Light, moderate, heavy • Drainage can be clear, sanguineous (bloody), serosanguineous (blood-tinged), purulent (cloudy, pus-yellow, green) Odor Most wounds have an odor Be sure to clean wound well first before assessing odor (wound cleanser, saline) • Describe as faint, moderate ...
Adjust the bandage to make one end longer than the other. Take the longer end over the top of the head to meet the short end at the temple and cross the ends over. Take the ends in opposite directions to the other side of the head and tie. them over the part of the bandage that was applied first.
