Basic First-Aid Actions
3. CORRECT WAYS OF ACTING IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENT
| YOU SHOULD NOT | YOU SHOULD | |
|---|---|---|
| AS A GENERAL RULE |
Move the injured person without knowing what injuries he has suffered |
Calm the injured person down and assure him |
| BURNS | Use crèmes, ointments, sprays Burst the blister that have formed Administer any thing orally |
Move the injured person away from the source of heat Apply plenty of water to burned areas |
| WOUNDS | Disinfect them with irritant products (alcohol, iodine) |
Keep clean |
| AMPUTATIONS | Freeze or submerge the amputated part in water | Wash the amputated part of the body with sterile saline solution, cover it with a gauze and place it in a plastic bag Transport the amputated member in a cold container |
| PIERCING OBJECTS |
Try to remove them | Control the bleeding by direct compression, stabilizing the object in its place |
| NOSE BLEEDS | Lean head backwards Lie the injured person down |
Lean the person’s head backwards plugging the nasal orifices with your fingers |
| BLEEDING EARS |
Plug | Plug and cover with a bandage (to prevent air and dirt from entering) |
| EXTERNAL BLEEDING |
Apply a tourniquet (except in extreme cases) |
Apply compression with a sterile gauze until the bleeding stops or qualified personnel take charge of the injured person Pile up gauzes over the wound without removing those already soaked, maintaining pressure |
