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FRACTURES: Pain, deformity or swelling of injured part usually

means a fracture. If fracture is suspected, don’t move person

unless absolutely necessary, and then only if the suspected area

is splinted. Give small amounts of lukewarm fluids and treat for

shock.

BURNS: Apply or submerge the burned area in cold water. Apply

a protective dry sterile cloth or gauze dry dressing if necessary.

Do not apply grease or an antiseptic ointment or spray. Call

doctor and keep patient warm (not hot) with severe burns.

If burn case must be transported any distance, cover burns with

clean cloth.

Don’t dress extensive facial burns. (It may hinder early plastic

surgery.)

WOUNDS: Minor Cuts - Apply pressure with sterile gauze until

bleeding stops. Use antiseptic recommended by your doctor.

Bandage with sterile gauze. See your doctor. Puncture Wounds -

Cover with sterile gauze and consult doctor immediately. Serious

infection can arise unless properly treated.

ANIMAL BITES: Wash wounds freely with soap and water. Hold

under running tap for several minutes if possible. Apply an

antiseptic approved by your doctor and cover with sterile gauze

compress. Always see your doctor immediately. So that animal

may be held in quarantine, obtain name and address of owner.

HEAT EXHAUSTION: Caused by exposure to heat or sun.

Symptoms: Pale face, moist and clammy skin, weak pulse

subnormal temperature, victim usually conscious.

Treatment: Keep victim lying down, legs elevated, victim wrapped

in blanket. Give salt water to drink (1 tsp. salt to 1 glass water) ½

glass every 15 minutes.

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