First Aid for Cuts and Scrapes PDF

mouth and sweep out blocking object. Be careful not to push the object deeper into the airway. « Begin chest compressions like CPR. It may dislodge the object. To perform the Heimlich maneuver on an infant: » Sit and hold the infant face-down on your forearm, which is rest...

mouth and sweep out blocking object. Be careful not to push the object deeper into the airway. « Begin chest compressions like CPR. It may dislodge the object. To perform the Heimlich maneuver on an infant: » Sit and hold the infant face-down on your forearm, which is resting on your thigh. » Thump the infant gently but firmly five times on the middle of the back using the heel of your hand. Gravity and the thumps should dislodge the object. « Hold the infant face up on your forearm with the head lower than the chest/abdomen if the above doesn’t work. Using two fingers on the center of the breastbone, give five quick compres- slons. » Repeat as needed. Call for EM help if the item won't dislodge. If the child is older than age one, give abdominal thrusts only. Cuts and Scrapes: First Aid According to the Mayo Clinic, minor cuts and scrapes (abrasions) usually don't require emergency treatment. Yet proper care is essential to avoid infection or other complications. For example: + Stop the bleeding. Minor cuts and scrapes usually stop bleeding on their own. Apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth or bandage if they do not stop on their own. Hold the pressure continuously for 20 to 30 minutes. Don't keep checking the wound because this may disturb the freshly formed clot and cause bleeding to re- sume. If the blood spurts or continues to flow after continuous pressure, seek medical assistance. « Clean the wound. Rinse out the wound with clear water, and clean around the wound with soap and washcloth. Avoid getting soap in the wound as this may irritate rt. Use tweezers cleaned with alcohol to remove any remaining dirt or debris in the wound. See a doctor if there is any remaining debris. A thorough cleaning reduces the risk of infection and tetanus. » Apply an antibiotic. Apply a thin layer of antibiotic cream or 126