First Aid

First Aid

1. Wounds

   • Closed Wounds
     • The Simplest closed wound is a bruise.
       • What to look for: Tender, swollen, bruised or hard areas of the body
   • Open Wounds
     • In an open wound, the break in the skin can be as minor as a scrape of the surface layers or as severe as a deep penetration
     • Abrasions are the most common type of open wound. They are usually caused by something rubbing roughly against the skin.
     • Lacerations is a cut in the skin, which is caused by a sharp object, such as a knife, scissors or broken glass.
     • Avulsions is a serious soft tissue injury. It happens when a portion of the skin, and sometimes other soft tissue, is partially or completely torn away.
     • Punctures are usually occur when a pointed object, such as a nail, pierces the skin. They do not bleed much unless a blood vessel has been injured.
     • How to care: Control bleeding, preventing infection and using dressings and bandages.

2. Drags/Carries

   • Clothes drag
   • Ankle Drag
   • Blanket Drag
   • Pack-strap Carry
   • Walking Assist