Wounds first aid
- First aid for head and neck injuries
In case of severe injuries:
• The patient is transferred to the emergency room in the following cases:
- Blood or fluid coming out of the nose or ear
- Heavy tongue and speech
- Severe drowsiness or dizziness, disorientation or loss of consciousness
- Blurred or double vision
- Vomit more often
- Unequal pupils
- Inability to move a limb
• Be careful not to move a conscious patient who is complaining of back pain or leg numbness .
• If the victim is unconscious, make sure the airway is open and that there is breathing and a pulse
• Begin CPR if necessary
• In the case of a conscious patient with normal pulse and breathing, stabilize the head and neck in a straight line with the spinal column by placing your hands on both sides of the head.
In simple and moderate cases:
• Stop the bleeding and try to control it by applying pressure with a clean bandage
• If the bandage becomes saturated with blood, add another bandage over the first
• Do not wash a deep wound
• If you suspect a skull fracture, simply apply a clean bandage to the wound and do not apply pressure or remove any damaged tissue
• Apply indirect ice packs to the injury for 20-30 minutes every 2-4 hour to reduce swelling
• If vomiting occurs, turn the victim's head, neck and body onto their side as one unit