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Use an antibiotic cream to prevent ______
Use an antibiotic cream to prevent ______
infection
Cover the burn by wrapping it loosely with ______
Cover the burn by wrapping it loosely with ______
sterile bandages
Remove the Stinger: Scrape the area with a fingernail to remove it. Don't pinch the stinger (that can inject more ______)
Remove the Stinger: Scrape the area with a fingernail to remove it. Don't pinch the stinger (that can inject more ______)
venom
Stabilize the victim until emergency care arrives. Fractures require immediate ______.
Stabilize the victim until emergency care arrives. Fractures require immediate ______.
Move the victim out of the sun and into shade/air conditioning. Cool the person by covering them with damp towels or spraying them with cool ______
Move the victim out of the sun and into shade/air conditioning. Cool the person by covering them with damp towels or spraying them with cool ______
Check the Scene- make sure it is ______
Check the Scene- make sure it is ______
The 3 C’s of Responding Check ______ Care
The 3 C’s of Responding Check ______ Care
A ______ in the skin that is usually deep enough to require stitches
A ______ in the skin that is usually deep enough to require stitches
Use a clean cloth to apply ______
Use a clean cloth to apply ______
If the wound is deep or in a critical area, leave the foreign object in. Call 911 and ______ the object
If the wound is deep or in a critical area, leave the foreign object in. Call 911 and ______ the object
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Study Notes
First Aid for Burns and Stings
- Use antibiotic cream to prevent infection in wounds.
- Cover the burn by wrapping it loosely with sterile bandages for protection.
- To remove a stinger, scrape the area gently with a fingernail; avoid pinching, as this may inject more venom.
Fractures and Emergency Response
- Stabilize the victim until emergency care arrives, as fractures require immediate attention.
- If the victim is in distress due to heat, move them out of the sun and into a shaded or air-conditioned area.
- Cool the person by covering them with damp towels or by spraying them with cool water.
Scene Safety and Response Principles
- Always check the scene to ensure it is safe before approaching the victim.
- Remember the 3 C’s of responding: Check, Call, Care, to effectively assist those in need.
Wound Management
- A laceration is an injury in the skin that may be deep enough to require stitches.
- Use a clean cloth to apply gentle pressure to control bleeding.
- If a foreign object is embedded in a deep or critical area, do not remove it; call 911 and stabilize the object until help arrives.
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