First Aid is immediate medical assistance to an injured/ill person until they can be fully dealt with. Did you cut your finger while chopping vegetables? Burnt your finger? Have a bleeding nose? Hit your head? Or are scraped from a fall? These tiny injuries happen almost every day, and most can be treated at home. But to handle them quickly, you need to know what to do and have the right supplies.

Here are few home remedies that will help feel better:

1. Burn:

Immediately hold it under cool running water, or apply wet towels until the pain subsides. Once it reduces, cover the injured person with a blanket or towel and let them relax. This will help the pain subside and prevent hypothermia.

 

2. Nosebleed:

First things first – Do not ask the victim to tilt their head behind in order to stop the blood. Rather make them lean forward and pinch the lower end of the nose near the nostrils for 5-10 minutes. Do not break the flow in between. This will help the bleeding stop.

 

3. Cut/Scrape:

Take a clean cloth and place it on the injury and apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding. For minor cuts and scrapes, clean it and apply a thin layer of toothpaste or an ointment (Ex. Soframycin) and cover it with a bandage/cotton. In case of a deep cut/scrape, rush to a nearby hospital.

 

4. Eye irritation:

Being the most delicate part of the body, it needs to be handled with a lot of care. Do not allow the person to scratch their eyes. In case of irritation, blurry vision, or pain, make them look down and blink 20-30 times. If it still doesn’t stop, sprinkle water. Later, take a wet cold towel and place it on the eyes with eyes closed.

 

5. Choking:

Do not give water first. This person won’t be able to speak or breathe properly. So stand behind the victim, cup your hands on the belly, push in and up towards the ribs about 5 times. Once the victim coughs strongly, the choke is settled. Now allow them to have water and be calm for a few minutes.

 

Reference:

https://patient.info/in/doctor/first-aid-in-general-practice

http://www.parents.com/health/injuries/first-aid/fast-first-aid-tips-for-6-common-accidents/