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Wound Care: What to do?
Blood helps clean wounds, so a little bleeding is good. Most small cuts and scrapes stop bleeding pretty quickly, but you can help by applying firm, gentle pressure with gauze or a tissue.
Nose Bleed: Do's & Dont's
A nose bleed is something most of us encounter at least a few times a year. Often unexpected and inconvenient, understandably we want them to end as soon as possible.
Treating Burns 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Burns can be minor or life-threatening, which is why knowing first aid treatment for burns is essential. Prompt attention can limit damage and promote healing.
Sprains and Fractures
Moving injured limbs may increase pain and bleeding and could lead to tissue damage; however, timely first-aid can prevent the original injury from severing.
Choking: Step by Step guide
Choking occurs when a foreign object becomes lodged in the throat or windpipe, obstructing air flow. A piece of food is frequently the culprit in adults.
Severe Bleeding
Research shows that applying pressure to severe bleeding immediately helps minimize blood loss. Ideally, press a cloth or bandage against the wound.
How to deal with Fainting
Fainting occurs when the brain doesn't receive enough blood for a brief time. This causes loss of consciousness. Consciousness is usually regained quickly.
Seizures, Convulsions and Epilepsy
Seizures, Convulsions and Epilepsy
A seizure is a sudden burst of electrical activity in the brain. It can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings and levels of consciousness.
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