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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.