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StandardFirstAid/Rev2/06062017 - COPYRIGHTS © SINGAPORE FIRST AID TRAINING CENTRE PTE LTD
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BITES AND STINGS
BITES AND STINGS may
:
1.
lead to allergic reactions
2.
cause pain, injury and deadly envenomation.
TREATMENTS
For bites by:
•
ANIMALS
– stop bleeding, wash, cover and see a doctor.
•
SNAKES
– call ambulance, wash with soap and water, keep low,
apply pressure dressing.
•
HUMAN
– wash and apply ice pack up to 20 minutes
For stings by:
•
INSECTS
– scrape stinger with the edge of an ATM card,
wash, apply ice packs and look out for allergy.
MARINE LIFE
– for jellyfish, wipe away tentacles and rinse with
vinegar first. Then, continue with the following steps.
Soak in hot, non-scalding water and see a doctor.
Monitor the victim.
•
Do not apply anything on the wound. See a doctor if needed.
•
For all snake bites and serious bites, call an ambulance.
FRACTURES AND SOFT TISSUE INJURIES
FRACTURES
A FRACTURE is a broken or cracked bone and described as:
•
CLOSED
– where the skin is still intact; and
•
OPEN
– where the skin is broken and the fracture may be visible.
•
Call for ambulance immediately.
•
Immobilise the fracture with a support.
•
Stabilise to limit movement. Cover open wounds lightly.
•
Apply ice pack for up to 20 minutes.
Do NOT try to straighten or bend fractures.
DISLOCATION
DISLOCATIONS occur when a joint is forced out of its original position and is
likely to recur.
Do NOT try to straighten dislocations.
TREATMENT
•
Call for ambulance immediately.
•
Treat just like fractures.
Do NOT attempt to force the joint back yourself.