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Wounds first aid

- First aid for open abdominal wound

·  Have the injured person lie on his back with his knees slightly bent to relieve pain

·  Reassure the injured person

·  Remove any tight clothing around the victim's neck or waist

·  Expose the victim's abdomen

·  Try to stop the bleeding

·  If you see the intestines, do not touch them or try to put them back if they are protruding

·  Cover the open wound with a sterile bandage soaked in warm water to prevent damage to internal organs

·  Ask the patient to apply pressure to the wound to stop the blood flow or do it yourself

·  Cover the injured person to keep him warm

·  Do not allow the injured person to eat or drink

·  Observe the injured person carefully until he is transferred to the operating room