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QUESTION
Which of the following are inappropriate first aid procedures for a
recently acquired blister burn on the palm of a hand?
- apply a sterile,
non-adhesive dressing
- apply an
antiseptic ointment
- use a sterile
needle to burst the blister
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
As part of the preregistration year knowledge
of first aid is required. The society recommend
you to undertake official courses and obtain a certificate such as ones
by the BritishRedCross
or St Johns Ambulance. However
it is not compulsory, for example boots do their own first aid training
for their prereg students.
Here are some basic rules for first aid.
1.
Make
sure that the surroundings are safe for yourself and the victim.
2.
Determine
if the victim is awake
3.
Check
airway’s, breathing, and circulation
4.
Call
for help (ambulance)
First aid treatment of
minor burns is as follows+
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remove jewellery or any
articles which may restrict blood flow
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cool the affected are with
running water for 15 minutes
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do not apply any creams or
ointments
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blisters should not be burst
due to risk of infection and scarring
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cover with clingfilm or a
clean, dry, non-fluffy cotton cloth,
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take simple analgesic for pain
relief
For further information check out these links:
1) http://firstaid.about.com/od/cpr/ss/abcs.htm
2) http://www.redcross.org.uk/TLC.asp?id=75758
3)
www.sja.org.uk/
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