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CHAPTER 14 FIRST AID
4. Bandage the wound. Shock...
By raising the wound higher than the
heart, the bleeding will slow down and
should stop within 5-15 minutes. If this If a person has lost a lot of blood or
is so, do not lift the pad away from the suffered a lot of pain, they may go into shock.
wound. Tie a bandage firmly over the
pad. If you have not got a bandage, Shock is a very serious medical condition.
a scarf or strip of cloth will do. You should get help straight away.
How to spot shock... How to treat it...
• The person feels weak and faint. • Lay the person down keeping
• Their skin is pale, cold and damp. their head low.
• They may feel sick. • Raise their legs, loosen any
• Their breathing will be fast and shallow. tight clothing.
• Keep them warm. Dial 999
or 112 for an ambulance.
5. Send for medical help.
Dial 999 or 112 and ask for an
ambulance.
WARNING Scientists now know that blood can carry infections. If you find
6. Keep the person warm. yourself in a situation where a patient is losing a lot of blood...
Comfort them by talking to them and do • Make sure that any open wounds or sores on your hands are covered with waterproof plasters.
not give them anything to eat or drink. • Use disposable plastic gloves if you have them. If not, clean plastic bags will do.
• Wash your hands carefully in warm soapy water before and after you touch a patient.
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