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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
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.
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.
Wounds and abrasions 91 Dental avulsion 93 ... volunteer bandages a young girl’s head in the aftermath of an earthquake. A team of volunteers tend to the survivors of a building collapse. First aid is central to our identity around the world. For many people, when
Place the bandage under the chin and carry its ends upward. 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.
Principles of Bandaging Use standard precautions (gloves, minimum), expose the wound and control bleeding using direct pres-sure, tourniquet and elevation. Clean the wound surface and apply a sterile dressing. Finally, apply the bandage. Remember that a dressing is sterile and must completely cover the wound, and a bandage holds the dressing
Minimise the risk of infection by washing the bite wound thoroughly with soap and water. Raise and support the wound and pat dry with clean gauze swabs. Cover the wound with a sterile dressing. Take or send the casualty to hospital if the wound is large or deep or you are concerned about infection.
