Dr Bob's 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.

Dr. Bob's First Aid Safety Part I

Burns

DO NOT:

1) Use ice or ice water;
2) apply butter, ointments or sprays;
3) break blisters;
4) remove burned skin or charred clothing.

For minor burns:

1) Stop the burning. Use cool water from sink or hose, apply cool wet compresses. Continue for 20 to 30 minutes, until burning sensation stops.

2) Cover with clean, dry, non-stick bandage to protect from air. Bandage loosely since swelling may occur.

For severe burns:

1) Get medical help immediately. Let medical help apply bandages.

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 I

Burns

DO NOT:

1) Use ice or ice water;
2) apply butter, ointments or sprays;
3) break blisters;
4) remove burned skin or charred clothing.

For minor burns:

1) Stop the burning. Use cool water from sink or hose, apply cool wet compresses. Continue for 20 to 30 minutes, until burning sensation stops.

2) Cover with clean, dry, non-stick bandage to protect from air. Bandage loosely since swelling may occur.

For severe burns:

1) Get medical help immediately. Let medical help apply bandages.