First Aid Safety Part IV

Animal Bites

Scrub with soap and water. Rinse with water. Repeat process several more times. Pat dry and apply bandage or sterile dressing. Call health department or animal control (714-935-7419.) Give information regarding the type of animal and approximate location. Call doctor to determine whether or not a tetanus booster is needed. Watch for redness or swelling

General Aid Guidelines 

Be prepared. Have a well supplied first aid kit at home and in your car. Include rubber gloves in your first aid supplies. Go to first aid and CPR courses that are put on by the Red Cross and other organizations. When responding to an emergency look where the victim is. Determine if you’re going to be safe. If situation is too dangerous allow the paramedics to handle the care giving.

 

First Aid Safety Part III

Puncture Wounds

Scrub with soap and water. Scrub vigorously to encourage bleeding if bleeding is limited. Rinse with water. Pat dry then bandage. Call doctor to determine if tetanus booster is needed. Watch for signs of infection.

Severe Wounds

Apply direct pressure to wound. Elevate wounded arm/leg above level of heart. (Assuming no broken bones.) Apply dressing. If necessary add more dressings on top but DO NOT remove any dressings. Treat for shock by covering and keeping warm. If bleeding persists, continue direct pressure to wound and apply pressure to nearest pressure point (arm: press against artery on inside of upper arm; leg: press against artery at crease of groin.)

WARNING: Use a tourniquet only when previous measures have failed and victim is bleeding to death. If used, tighten tourniquet until bleeding stops. Do Not loosen or remove it.