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• Try to create calm around the casualty, loosen tight clothing.
• Help the casualty to sit up / find a comfortable position.
• Monitor breathing.

If the casualty can't sit up:

• Help the casualty to lie down on his/her side.
• Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin forwards.

Infant under 1 year:

• Keep the head in a neutral position and lift the chin forwards.
• Monitor breathing, tell me if there is any change.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

Bleeding wounds:

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound for at least 5 mins. or until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cleanse the wound with clean running water and mild soap or medicinal disinfectant.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

Wounds contaminated with soil, dirty water etc.:

• The wound should be checked by a doctor. The casualty may need a tetanus jab.

Cuts and grazes:

• Cleanse thoroughly. Cover with a dry bandage.
• Grazes on the face must be cleansed thoroughly, remaining grit / dirt can cause disfigurement of the skin.

Gaping wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor – may need suturing / sewing.
• This is particularly important for wounds on the face for cosmetic reasons.

Large, jagged wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor who may need to remove dead tissue before suturing.

• Help the pat. to lie down on his/her side, preferably in the recovery position.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

Bleeding wounds:

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound for at least 5 mins. or until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cleanse the wound with clean running water and mild soap or medicinal disinfectant.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

Wounds contaminated with soil, dirty water etc.:

• The wound should be checked by a doctor. The casualty may need a tetanus jab.

Cuts and grazes:

• Cleanse thoroughly. Cover with a dry bandage.
• Grazes on the face must be cleansed thoroughly, remaining grit / dirt can cause disfigurement of the skin.

Gaping wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor – may need suturing / sewing.
• This is particularly important for wounds on the face for cosmetic reasons.

Large, jagged wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor who may need to remove dead tissue before suturing.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses, wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.
• Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Avoid contamination of the wound.
• Place clean cloths / bandages over the injured area.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured arms can be stabilised with a sling.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the affected area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.
• If the casualty has to be moved it is best to do so on a stretcher.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Apply pressure to the area that is bleeding, do not use a tourniquet.
• Place the severed limb in a clean plastic bag. If you have sterile saline compresses, wrap them round the severed limb.
• It is not normally necessary to cool it.
• Confer with a surgeon / trauma lead if necessary for long transport times.

• Do not allow the casualty to eat or drink.

• Stabilise the injured area.
• Fractured arms can be stabilised with a sling.
• Fractured legs can be stabilised by supporting the affected area with clothes, blankets or cushions / pillows.
• If the casualty has to be moved it is best to do so on a stretcher.

Bleeding wounds:

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound for at least 5 mins. or until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cleanse the wound with clean running water and mild soap or medicinal disinfectant.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

Wounds contaminated with soil, dirty water etc.:

• The wound should be checked by a doctor. The casualty may need a tetanus jab.

Cuts and grazes:

• Cleanse thoroughly. Cover with a dry bandage.
• Grazes on the face must be cleansed thoroughly, remaining grit / dirt can cause disfigurement of the skin.

Gaping wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor – may need suturing / sewing.
• This is particularly important for wounds on the face for cosmetic reasons.

Large, jagged wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor who may need to remove dead tissue before suturing.

Bleeding wounds:

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound for at least 5 mins. or until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cleanse the wound with clean running water and mild soap or medicinal disinfectant.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

Wounds contaminated with soil, dirty water etc.:

• The wound should be checked by a doctor. The casualty may need a tetanus jab.

Cuts and grazes:

• Cleanse thoroughly. Cover with a dry bandage.
• Grazes on the face must be cleansed thoroughly, remaining grit / dirt can cause disfigurement of the skin.

Gaping wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor – may need suturing / sewing.
• This is particularly important for wounds on the face for cosmetic reasons.

Large, jagged wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor who may need to remove dead tissue before suturing.

Bleeding wounds:

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound for at least 5 mins. or until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cleanse the wound with clean running water and mild soap or medicinal disinfectant.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

Wounds contaminated with soil, dirty water etc.:

• The wound should be checked by a doctor. The casualty may need a tetanus jab.

Cuts and grazes:

• Cleanse thoroughly. Cover with a dry bandage.
• Grazes on the face must be cleansed thoroughly, remaining grit / dirt can cause disfigurement of the skin.

Gaping wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor – may need suturing / sewing.
• This is particularly important for wounds on the face for cosmetic reasons.

Large, jagged wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor who may need to remove dead tissue before suturing.

Bleeding wounds:

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound for at least 5 mins. or until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cleanse the wound with clean running water and mild soap or medicinal disinfectant.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

Wounds contaminated with soil, dirty water etc.:

• The wound should be checked by a doctor. The casualty may need a tetanus jab.

Cuts and grazes:

• Cleanse thoroughly. Cover with a dry bandage.
• Grazes on the face must be cleansed thoroughly, remaining grit / dirt can cause disfigurement of the skin.

Gaping wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor – may need suturing / sewing.
• This is particularly important for wounds on the face for cosmetic reasons.

Large, jagged wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor who may need to remove dead tissue before suturing.

Bleeding wounds:

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound for at least 5 mins. or until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cleanse the wound with clean running water and mild soap or medicinal disinfectant.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

Wounds contaminated with soil, dirty water etc.:

• The wound should be checked by a doctor. The casualty may need a tetanus jab.

Cuts and grazes:

• Cleanse thoroughly. Cover with a dry bandage.
• Grazes on the face must be cleansed thoroughly, remaining grit / dirt can cause disfigurement of the skin.

Gaping wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor – may need suturing / sewing.
• This is particularly important for wounds on the face for cosmetic reasons.

Large, jagged wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor who may need to remove dead tissue before suturing.

Bleeding wounds:

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound for at least 5 mins. or until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cleanse the wound with clean running water and mild soap or medicinal disinfectant.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

Wounds contaminated with soil, dirty water etc.:

• The wound should be checked by a doctor. The casualty may need a tetanus jab.

Cuts and grazes:

• Cleanse thoroughly. Cover with a dry bandage.
• Grazes on the face must be cleansed thoroughly, remaining grit / dirt can cause disfigurement of the skin.

Gaping wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor – may need suturing / sewing.
• This is particularly important for wounds on the face for cosmetic reasons.

Large, jagged wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor who may need to remove dead tissue before suturing.

• Must be checked immediately by a doctor.

Bleeding wounds:

• Stop the bleeding by applying pressure with a dry cloth to the wound for at least 5 mins. or until the bleeding stops.
• If possible keep the wounded area raised.
• Cleanse the wound with clean running water and mild soap or medicinal disinfectant.
• Cover the wound with clean cloths or bandages.

Wounds contaminated with soil, dirty water etc.:

• The wound should be checked by a doctor. The casualty may need a tetanus jab.

Cuts and grazes:

• Cleanse thoroughly. Cover with a dry bandage.
• Grazes on the face must be cleansed thoroughly, remaining grit / dirt can cause disfigurement of the skin.

Gaping wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor – may need suturing / sewing.
• This is particularly important for wounds on the face for cosmetic reasons.

Large, jagged wounds:

• Should be checked by a doctor who may need to remove dead tissue before suturing.