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First Aid for Wounds and Burns

This document discusses types of wounds and burn injuries and their treatment. It covers incisions, lacerations, abrasions, contusions, and puncture wounds. It also describes superficial, partial thickness, and full thickness burns. The recommended first aid for most wounds is to clean the area, apply pressure, and cover with a sterile dressing. For burns, it advises removing the person from danger, holding minor burns under cold running water for 20 minutes, and seeking immediate medical care for major burns. RICE treatment of rest, immobilization, cold therapy, and elevation is also described as appropriate for sprains and strains.

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First Aid for Wounds and Burns

This document discusses types of wounds and burn injuries and their treatment. It covers incisions, lacerations, abrasions, contusions, and puncture wounds. It also describes superficial, partial thickness, and full thickness burns. The recommended first aid for most wounds is to clean the area, apply pressure, and cover with a sterile dressing. For burns, it advises removing the person from danger, holding minor burns under cold running water for 20 minutes, and seeking immediate medical care for major burns. RICE treatment of rest, immobilization, cold therapy, and elevation is also described as appropriate for sprains and strains.

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Wound care

Splinting & Burns


Types of wounds interventions

Incision- is a cut caused by a sharp  Remove clothing around the site for
object such as knife, broke glass, easier access
scissors, etc.  Apply pressure
 Disinfect
 Cover with sterile dressing if
possible and continue to apply
pressure
 Try to raise the injured are above
the level of the person’s heart (if
possible)

Laceration- Injury to the skin that  Apply pressure on the area


results in the skin cut, or torn open.  Clean the area with soap and water
 Put sterile bandage on the area
Abrasion- is a type of wound in  Clean the wound (soap and
which the skin is scraped or rubbed water)
off.  Use antiseptic

Contusion- closed wound caused by  Apply ice for about 15 mins for the
blunt trauma to the skin that results in first 24-48hours
tissue damage  Rest the affected area
 If possible, Elevate the affected
area.

Puncture- is created when a sharp  Clean wound with soap and water
object enters the skin. These wounds  Disinfect
are usually small and do not bleed a lot.
Ex. Stepping on a nail.
burns
Types:
Superficial

Partial Thickness

Full Thickness
SUPERFICIAL
PARTIAL THICKNESS
FULL THICKNESS
First Aid for Burns:
Remove the person from danger and further injury.
Hold the burn under cold running water for 20 mins.
Burnt clothing should only be removed if it does not
stick to the burn.
Chemicals must be washed off with running water but
take care not to splash onto unaffected skin or people.
A cool shower is ideal.
Superficial burns require pain relief, dressings, &
regular review to make sure they have not become
infected.
Things to remember:

- Some causes of burns include flame, UV radiation, hot liquids, electricity, lightning and certain chemicals.

Things to remember:
- Some of the causes of burns include flame, UV
radiation, hot liquids, electricity, lightning and
certain chemicals.

- Major burns are medical emergency and require


urgent treatment.

- First aid treatment is to apply cold running water


over the site for 20 mins.
SPRAINS & STRAINS
Strains and Sprains
Are common injuries where there has been a sudden,
unusual movement to part of the body. Persons may
have pain, swelling and/or bruising around joint or
muscle. If the injury is a t a joint, the person may have
difficulty moving a limb.
Always Remember!! RICE!
R- REST

I-IMMOBILIZE

C-COLD

E-ELEVATE
Thanks For
Listening!

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