G9-HEALTH

1. DRESSING AND
BANDAGES

2. DRESSING
•A piece of sterile cloth that
covers a wound to prevent
infection and/or stop
bleeding.

3. TECHNIQUES IN DRESSING
•Wash hands and wear gloves, if possible.
•Unwrap the dressing as close to the wound as
possible. Be sure not to touch the wound.
•Use a dressing that is large enough to extend
at least 1 inch beyond the edges of the
wound.
•Secure dressing with bandage or tape.

4. BANDAGE
•Used to apply pressure to
bleeding wounds and burns;
and to provide immobilization
for broken bones, sprains and
strains.

5. TECHNIQUES IN BANDAGING
• Bandaging technique depends upon the size and location
of the wound, your first aid skills and materials at hand.
• Bandage firmly over bleeding wound and securely over
broken bones, not so tight so as not to cut off blood
circulation.
• Since most injuries swell, check regularly to ensure that
the bandage is still comfortable and that it remains firmly
secured.
• Secure bandage with a tape, clips or square knot.

6. KINDS OF OPEN
WOUNDS
PUNCTURE
•Piercing
wound caused
by pointed
objects

7. KINDS OF OPEN
WOUNDS
ABRASION
•Caused by
rubbing or
scraping skin
against rough
surface

8. KINDS OF OPEN
WOUNDS
INCISION
•Cut caused
by sharp
objects

9. KINDS OF OPEN
WOUNDS
LACERATION
•Tearing of
soft
tissues

10. KINDS OF OPEN
WOUNDS
AVULSION
• Tearing
away of
tissues

11. FIRST AID FOR
COMMON
UNINTENTIONAL
INJURIES

12. FRACTURE
•Do not move the injured part of the
body
•Stop bleeding if there is any.
•Immobilize the broken part by
bandaging

13. DISLOCATION
•Do not try to move dislocated part or
force it back into place
•Bandage affected area
•Apply ice on the dislocated part

14. SPRAIN OR STRAIN
•Rest injured part
•Apply ice
•Compress the injured part
•Elevate the injured part

15. HEAT EXHAUSTION
•Transport victim to a cool
place
•Give plenty of water
•Seek medical help

16. FOOD POISONING
•Help the person to lie down and
rest
•Give plenty of water
•Avoid any medication without
asking a doctor

17. CHOKING
•Give the person back
blows
•If back blow fails, try
abdominal thrusts.

18. HEART ATTACK
•Help the person sit and lie down
with head elevated
•If conscious, give aspirin and advise
to chew slowly
•Give CPR if victim is unconscious

19. BURNS
•Carefully remove any burnt clothing,
unless it is sticking to the skin
•Flood the injured area with cold
water
•Put dressing on affected area

20. STROKE
•If the person is conscious, help him lie down
with his head and shoulders slightly raised
and supported
•Loosen any tight clothing
•If the person is unconscious give CPR