First Aid Basics

Elastic roller bandages are used to support a sprain or strain.

A laceration is a minor skin scraping injury.

Adhesive dressings are only used for large wounds.

Triangular bandages are used to cover gauze dressings.

Avulsion is a type of minor skin injury.

First aiders should try to treat all injuries on their own without calling for expert medical assistance.

The main purpose of a dressing is to promote healing of a wound.

Abrasions result from a severe blow to the skin.

Roller bandages can be used to support a strain or sprain.

Lacerations are minor skin scrapes.

Avulsion is a type of severe skin injury.

Tabular bandages are used to cover small wounds.

First aiders should provide medical assistance without calling for expert help.

First Aid

First Aid is the emergency care provided to someone who has been hurt or becomes severely ill without warning.

Dressings

Dressings are used for various purposes, including covering wounds and controlling bleeding.
Common types of dressings include self-adhesive and Gauze Dressing.
Small wounds are mainly dressed with adhesive dressings in various sizes.

Bandages

The three main types of bandages are roller, tabular, and triangular.
Linen roller bandages are used to cover gauze dressings.
There are two categories of roller bandages: Elastic roller bandages and Linen Roller bandages.

Injuries

Abrasion results when skin rubs or scrapes against a rough or hard surface.
A laceration is a significant skin tearing or cutting injury.
Avulsion is the partial or total tearing away of skin and underlying tissue.

First Aider's Role

A first aider should have complete confidence in their ability to provide assistance.
The responder needs to be skilled at relieving the victim's pain.
It is essential to call for expert medical assistance when necessary.

General

"Prevention is better than cure."
Elastic roller bandages are wrapped around the affected joint or limb to support a strain or sprain.

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