First Aid

Treating Burns and Scalds

When you encounter a victim with a burn wound, the first thing you need to do is to identify the seriousness of the injury...

What are burns and scalds?

Third Degree Burn Burns and scalds are both types of injuries caused by heat. The difference between the two is that burns are caused by dry heat while scalds by wet heat (liquids).

Types of Wounds

An incised wound

There are several classifications of wounds, different wounds caused by different ways of getting injured. They should be recognised so that they are treated in the correct manner. This article explains several of the most common types.

Packing a First Aid Kit

Conducting any kind of outdoor activity without a first aid kit is foolish. A first aid kit should be able to reduce the impact of injuries or illnesses by providing items that will help do so...

Fainting and Unconsciousness

What is the difference between fainting and unconsciousness? It is important to know the fundamental differences between the two as they are different conditions and require a different responses when administering first aid to victims.

Treatment of Wounds

Plasters are perfect for small wounds

Wounds are a fairly common injury and occur often. Very often they are small and not too serious. These type of wounds may not appear to require any treatment. However unseen...

Artificial spray on skin

When you sustain a cut or wound as an injury, there are several items in a first aid kit that should be able to help you. This could be bandages, plasters and even the artificial spray on skin...

Aims of First Aid

When we hear of the term first aid, we often think that it is something to do with making sure people who are injured are treated and that should be the end of it. What is important is to...

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