8 first aid methods everyone should know

Burn treatment:Depending on the severity of the burn, if the burn is third degree (black or dry skin) and the burn area is larger than 7cm, or the burn occurs on the hands, feet, face, groin, large joints... call an ambulance immediately. For mild burns, you can soak the affected area in cold water for 10-15 minutes, then cover the wound with a thin layer of sterile gauze.

Treatment of cuts:First, quickly wrap a clean piece of gauze directly around the wound and press on it to help stop the bleeding. If bleeding continues, seek medical attention immediately.

Treatment of frostbite: In case of frostbite, you should go into a room immediately to remove cold and wet clothes from the affected body area. Soak the frostbitten body part in warm water (do not rub) until the skin becomes soft and feeling is restored, then quickly go to the nearest hospital.

How to deal with heat stroke or sunstroke: If you have symptoms of heatstroke, you should go to the shade immediately. You can stand in front of a fan, or soak your hands and feet in cold water. If you do not feel better after 30 minutes, it is best to see a doctor.

Handling situations when an object blocks the airway:Choking on foreign objects is very common in young children, causing airway obstruction. In this situation, you need to stay calm and handle it quickly by slapping your palm hard 5-7 times between the shoulder blades on the child's back. This action will increase the pressure in the child's chest to push the foreign object out. If the child still has difficulty breathing and turns purple, you need to lay the child on his back, use two index fingers to press quickly, strongly, and suddenly on the sternum, and immediately call an ambulance.

Treatment for food poisoning:For people with symptoms of food poisoning or chemical ingestion, immediately take the victim to the hospital and do not use medication on your own.

How to handle someone having a stroke:With proper first aid for stroke, the patient will escape life-threatening danger and avoid long-term complications. You need to remember the FAST principle in handling this situation. When the emergency staff has not arrived, you should pay attention to placing the patient on his side, with the head raised 30-45 degrees. In case you have to move the patient, you must move gently, avoiding strong impacts.

How to deal with heart disease: Symptoms of a heart attack are not always obvious. The patient may have chest pain, chest discomfort, difficulty breathing, cold sweats... You should call an ambulance first, then have the patient chew and swallow an aspirin./.