HOW TO TREAT WOUNDS, AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON FROM

FAINTING & BITES AND STINGS!

BY: Alania & Tautua

HOW TO TREAT WOUNDS!

Apply direct pressure on the cut or wound with a clean cloth, tissue, or piece of gauze until bleeding stops.

If blood soaks through the material, don’t remove it. Put more cloth or gauze on top of it and continue to apply pressure.

If the wound is on the arm or leg, raise limb above the heart to help slow bleeding.

Wash your hands again after giving first aid and before cleaning and dressing the wound.

Do not apply a tourniquet unless the bleeding is severe and not stopped with direct pressure.

HOW TO TRE AT A N UNC ONSC I OUS PER SON FAI NTING !

Check the person's airway, breathing, and pulse frequently. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR.

If the person is breathing and lying on the back carefully roll the person toward you onto the side. Bend the top leg so both hip and knee are at right angles. Gently tilt the head back to keep the airway open. If breathing or pulse stops at any time, roll the person on to his back and begin CPR.

Keep the person warm until medical help arrives.

If you see a person fainting, try to prevent a fall. Lay the person flat on the floor and raise the feet about 12 inches.

If fainting is likely due to low blood sugar, give the person something sweet to eat or drink when they become conscious.

HOW TO TREAT BITES AND STINGS!

Move to a safe area to avoid more stings.

Remove the stinger, especially if it's stuck in your skin. This will prevent the release of more venom. Wash the area with soap and water.

Apply a cold pack or cloth filled with ice to reduce pain and swelling.

Try a pain reliever, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), to ease pain from bites or stings.