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StandardFirstAid/Rev2/06062017 - COPYRIGHTS © SINGAPORE FIRST AID TRAINING CENTRE PTE LTD
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AMPUTATION
AMPUTATIONS
occur when the body part is completely severed.
TREATMENT
Call for ambulance immediately.
Apply pressure to stop bleeding.
Rinse the amputated part.
Wrap the amputated part in gauze.
Place the
amputated part in a plastic bag
and
THEN
submerge it inside ice
or iced water.
Do NOT put the amputated part directly into ice.
CRUSH INJURY
A CRUSH INJURY
is caused by large force or weight on the body;
may cause fractures, swelling and other serious injuries; and
may lead to tissue damage, system failure and death.
TREATMENTS
If less than 1 hour
Remove the force or weight.
Call for an ambulance.
Treat injuries.
If more than 1 hour
Call for an ambulance immediately.
Do not remove weight UNLESS it is hindering breathing
Treat other injuries.
BANDAGING FOR BLEEDING
Spiral Bandage: To cover the gauze or pad after stopping bleeding
Using crepe roller bandage
Start:
1. Begin with 2 turns to secure the bandage.
2. Spiral down by covering 2-thirds of previous
bandage and leaving 1-third exposed
End:
1. Bandage until gauze or wound is covered.
2. Complete with 2 turns and secure the ends with
a tape.