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w In case of big fires, call for the fire brigade. A fire extinguisher can be used,

it may have either a chemical or a gas which can put out the fire.
FIRST-AID AND ITS APPLICATION

We should try to avoid accidents by following safety rules.

However, if an accident happens, the injured person must be given medical
aid before doctor’s arrival or must be taken to the hospital. This immediate
help given to an injured person is called first-aid. It is very essential and can

save the life of the injured person.

Various types of injuries need various types of first-aids.
Let us know how to give first-aid in various types of accidents.

Minor Cuts and Wounds
Firstly, wash your hands before giving first-aid to the injured person. Try to

remove all the dirt from the wound with small pads of cotton soaked in Dettol
or Savlon . Cover the wound with a clean cotton dressing to stop the bleeding.

Deep Cut

If the cut is very deep and is bleeding heavily, it is important to stop bleeding.
First, wash the wound with soap and water. Make a thick pad of sterile gauze

and press it over the wound. If the bleeding does not stop, use a tight bandage
called tourniquet .

Nose Bleeding
During summer, bleeding from the nose is a very

common problem with children. Follow these steps
to give first-aid in the case of nose bleeding.

w Ask the patient to sit on a chair comfortably
with his head tilted back and arms folded

above the head.

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