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Poisoning

Boot polish, nail polish, paint,

detergents, naphthalene balls

and some medicines, if
swallowed, are poisonous and

often deadly. Such things

must be kept out of the reach
of children. In case of

poisoning :

w Try to make the victim

vomit

w Give the first-aid quickly

w Rush the victim to doctor

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s Avoid direct contact with bodily fluids and blood whenever possible.
s Wash your hands with soap and water immediately after giving care.

Scientific Terms

Antiseptic : a substance that helps to prevent infection in wounds by killing
Bacteria : Microscopic sized organism that may be harmful.

Crepe bandage : a strip of cloth used for tying on a part of the body to protect it
Guaze : A this fabric of cotton wire which is used to cover wounds.

Severe : very bad, intense

Chapter at a Glance

³ We should try to avoid accidents by following safety rules.
³ If there is a sprain, rub the area with an ointment such as Move or Relaxyl.

³ Different types of injuries need different types of first-aids.

³ If the cut is very deep or bleeding heavily, it is important to stop of bleeding.
³ If the clothes of a person catch fire, cover him with a blanket or thick cloth.

³ Wash your hands before giving first-aid to the injured person.

³ Most of the accidents occur due to our carelessness.

³ The fractured bone causes a lot of pain.

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