UNIT 5: FIRST AID

1 Meaning of First Aid

Immediate help given to an injured person  before medical treatment.

2 Common First Aid Measures

Cuts/Wounds:  wash, apply antiseptic, bandage

Burns:  use cold water, apply burn ointment

Fainting:  loosen clothing, allow fresh air

Nose Bleeding:  sit straight, bend head forward

3 First Aid Kit

Cotton

Bandages

Antiseptic lotion

Scissors

Safety pins

Basic medicines