Things to consider
Burns
The burns are common, especially around their home. Burns are commonly caused by heat, fire, radiation, sunlight, electricity, chemical or hot/boiling water. There are 3 degrees of burns:
- First degree burns: These are red and painful. They swell a little. They become white when they press the skin. The skin on the burn can be detached after 1 or 2 days.
- Second degree burns: These are thicker burns. They are painful and generally become blisters in the skin. The skin is very red or stained. It can be very swollen.
- Third grade burns: These burns cause damage to all layers of the skin. The burned skin looks white or carbonized. These burns can cause little or no pain because nerves and skin tissue are damaged.
First degree burns generally heal in 3 to 6 days; Second degree burns heal in 2-3 weeks; And third grade burns generally take a long time to heal. Most first aid kits can treat first and second grade burns if the injured area has less than 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
For minor burns, remove the burn in cold water for at least 5 minutes. Cold water helps reduce swelling by moving burned skin. Try the burn with a skin care product of its first aid kit that protects and heals the skin. This would include products such as Aloe Vera cream or an antibiotic ointment. You can wrap a dry gauze bandage freely around the burn. This will protect the area and keep the air outside it. A free sale analgesic can help treat swelling, inflammation and pain.
Some first aid tips for Burns is a myth. For example, never put butter or oil in burns. This can cause more damage.
Cuts and scratches
First aid kits are also useful for cuts, scratches and stitches. Clean a cut, scraping or sharp wound (like a wound of a nail) with cold water. Use tweezers that have sterilized with alcohol to eliminate any dirt that remains in the wound after washing.
If a cut bleed, that helps clean it. Most small cuts or scratches will stop bleeding in a short time. Wounds on the face, head or mouth tend to bleed more. To stop bleeding, apply a firm but soft pressure in the cut with a clean cloth, a tissue or gauze. Apply the pressure again for 20 to 30 minutes.
Leaving a discovered cut helps keep dry and helps him heal. If the cut is not in an area that gets dirty or rubs with clothes, it does not have to cover it. If it is in an area that will get dirty (like your hand) or irritate with clothes (such as your knee), cover it with an adhesive bandage. You can also use sterile gauze and adhesive tape. Change the bandage every day to keep the wound clean and dry.
Certain wounds, such as scratches that cover a large area of the body, must remain wet and clean to help reduce scars and speed healing. Antibiotic ointments help heal the scraping and prevent infection. A bandage almost the same. Most of the minor cuts and scratches will heal well without antibiotic ointment, but it can help the wound closing and helping to reduce scars.
Stitching
To take care of an injury that requires stitches, wash the area that has been sewn after 1 to 3 days. The washing of dirt and cortex that can be formed around the stitches helps reduce scars. If the clear or yellow fluid drain wound, it is possible to cover it with a gauze or a bandage. You may also need to use a small amount of antibiotic cream. Your doctor will tell you if you want you to use an antibiotic ointment.
Always watch your cut, scrape or stitches. Talk to your doctor if you have worries about injuries that cannot be treated with a first aid kit.
