FIRST AID

MISTAKES-FIRST AID

The reaction that most of us have when witnessing an emergency is not always correct, we usually get upset or lose control, and this can lead us to cause more damage, that's why it is important to know these mistakes

TILTNG YOUR HEAD BACKDURING A NOSE LEED

the best you can do

instead is to apply a constant pressure to

the bridge of your nose,for at least 20 minutes, you will need to breathe through your mouth, but it will stop the bleeding safely

FORCING A FAINYED PERSON TO SIT UP

start by checking their breathing and pulse

if that's all good leave them on the ground but raise their legs about 12 inches off the floor

PUTTING HEAT ON A SPRAIN OR FRACTURE

always to ice it at first the ice will help reduce any swelling leave it on for at least 20 minutesbruising and muscle spasms

TRYING TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM YOUR BODY

use clean sterile tool or leave it in the hands and professionals

when it comes to debris in your eye it's best to close your eye put a piece of gauze over it and head to the hospital

TREATING A BURN TOO QUICKLY

run it under cool water but a common mistake is to just do it for a few seconds or a couple of minutes topS if the water is to actually help the skin you need to hold the burn under it for at least 20 minutes

GOING STRAIGHT INTO THE HEIMLICH MANEUVEREFOR CHOKING VICTIMS

stand behind the victim lean them forward and give their back five quick blows with the heel of your hand

only if that doesn't work at first can you follow it up with the Heimlich maneuver administer five quick abdominal thrusts and keep doing it until the Airways unobstructed

PUTTING SOMETHING IN A SEIZING PERSON'S MOUTH

turn the person over onto their side which will help them breathe easier also clear out the area of any dangerous objects the victim could hurt themselves

PRIORITIZING MOUTH-TO-MOTUH RESUCITATION FOR HEART ATTACK VICTIMS

always dial emergency medical services then administer chest compressions or CPR according to the American Heart Association CPR can double or even triple the chances of someone survival

NOT KNOWING WHAT YOU ARE DOING

irst line of action in all serious first-aid situations is to call for help and let a professional guide you through what you need to do