First Aid, Safety & Preparedness

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, generally called CPR, is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is performed when a person’s own breathing or heartbeat have stopped. It uses a combination of chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing (rescue... Full Answer

Skin adhesive is an alternative way that doctors bind wounds in order to avoid stitches. It is usually used on smaller wounds. With adhesives, your doctor will apply a thin layer to your wound and let it dry. The adhesive holds your wound... Full Answer

If your wound starts swelling you should try to elevate it. This allows the fluids to drain out of your wound site and lessens swelling and pain. If your swelling persists, it may be a sign of infection. Other signs of infection include: redness... Full Answer

Bleeding actually helps to clean your wound of impurities, but too much bleeding can be dangerous. Usually, small cuts and scrapes will stop bleeding on their own. Bleeding from wounds on your leg and arm can be slowed by raising your limb above... Full Answer

You should only use a bandage if your wound is an area that might get dirty or become irritated by clothing. Otherwise, you should keep the wound dry and allow your wound access to fresh air. Full Answer

You should only use a bandage if your wound is an area that might get dirty or irritated by clothing. Otherwise, you should expose the wound to the air. Always use a clean and fresh adhesive strip (Band-Aid), sterile gauze or adhesive tape. Try... Full Answer

Always use a clean and fresh adhesive strip (Band-Aid), sterile gauze or adhesive tape. Try to change your bandage at least once a day. If your wound is large and spreads across a large part of your body, seek medical attention and follow your... Full Answer

To clean your wound, you should remove any debris in your cut with tweezers and isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). Then rinse the wound with cool water and use soap and a washcloth to clean the area around the wound. Try not to get soap into... Full Answer

You can help by keeping their wound clean and bandaged. Encourage them to avoid scratching the wound and check the wound regularly for signs of infection. Signs of infection include redness spreading from the wound site, increasing pain,... Full Answer

A cut is a wound that usually results from something sharp, like a knife or broken glass. You can care for a cut by keeping it clean and covered with a bandage or antibiotic ointment. While caring for your cut, you should check regularly for... Full Answer