G.S. First Aid

G.S. First Aid

1. Electric Shock

   • Fixing sockets by ourselves
   • Touch exposed wires
   • Insert/Remove a plug with wet hands
   • Cut off electricity at once and then use a wooden or plastic rod to separate the victim from the source of electricity.
   • If the current is small, it will cause numbness in body, seizures and loss of consciousness.
   • If the current is large, it will cause burns, irregular heartbeats or even death.

2. Minor wounds

   • Falling and hurt yourself
   • Put on disposable gloves and clean the wounds with water. Then use a pair of forceps to pick up cotton wool and pat the wound dry. Finally, put a plaster on it.

3. Nose bleed

   • Dry weather
   • Being hit in the nose
   • Blowing the nose too hard
   • Nose-picking
   • Tilt the head forward and loosen clothing round the neck and chest. Pinch the sides of the nose and breathe through the mouth.

4. Minor Scalds or burns

   • Touching something hot
   • Remove anything on or near the wound. Cool the wound in cold water to relieve pain. Dry gently and cover it with dressing.
   • Do not puncture blisters for it might cause infection.

5. Sprains and bruises

   • Running on the stairs.
   • Raise the injured part and cool it with ice to relieve pain and reduce swelling.

6. Heat exhaustion

   • Lose a large amount of salt and water from one’s body in hot weather
   • Help the victim lie down in a sheltered area. Fan the victim to cool him/her down. Give him/her cool and salty water to make up for water lost.

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