Health & Physical Education – CLASS-IV – UNIT-4 USE OF FIRST AID

FIRST AID TO BE GIVEN IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS

The first and timely help the person gets while he is injured or has an accident is called first aid. A timely help can save even the life of the person.

Following are some of the ways of first aid: Artificial Respiration: If someone gets hurt and becomes breathless, make that person lie down on the stomach. Then press his back with your hands. Move your hands like a see-saw. This way artificial respiration can be given before the proper medical treatment.

Bleeding: If a person is bleeding, tie a clean handkerchief or a bandage over the wound. This would help stop the blood. Also make the person lie down by keeping the wounded part at a higher level. Wash the wound with some antiseptic lotion and then apply an antiseptic cream or a band-aid over the wound.

Burn: In case of a burn, cool it by keeping the affected area under the cold running water. Then apply some suitable cream. In case the burn is a serious, take the person to the doctor.

Drowning: If a person happens to drown, take him out as soon as possible. Keep him lying on the stomach. Turn his head on one side and apply pressure on the back. In this way the extra water from his tummy will come out through the mouth.

High Fever: In case of high fever try to bring down the temperature by putting down wet cloth on the person. Then the person should be taken to the doctor.

Snake Bite: Keep the person calm. Remove the jewellery and tight clothing. Move the person in such a way so that the bite is at or below the level of heart. Clean the wound but don’t flush it with water. Cover it with a clean bandage.

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