3. Bleeding
BleedingBleeding-if a small-if a small
cut, a little bleedingcut, a little bleeding
can be a good thing.can be a good thing.
It helps to washIt helps to wash
away the dirt andaway the dirt and
germs.germs.
Press a clean piecePress a clean piece
of cloth over the cutof cloth over the cut
to stop the bleedingto stop the bleeding
4. A small burn or scald
A scald is like a
burn but it is
caused by a hot
liquid. Then put a
clean bandage on it
to keep out of the
air. Do not put any
oil or cream on it.
They may contain
germs.
5. Choking
It happens if youIt happens if you
swallow a large piece ofswallow a large piece of
food or a small toy.food or a small toy.
Make him sit down on aMake him sit down on a
chair with his headchair with his head
between his knees. Hitbetween his knees. Hit
him sharply on the backhim sharply on the back
with your hand.with your hand.
6. A broken bone
If you think theIf you think the
person hasperson has
broken a bone, dobroken a bone, do
not move him.not move him.
This might hurtThis might hurt
him. Keep himhim. Keep him
still. Send for anstill. Send for an
ambulance.ambulance.
7. Shock
Any accident is a veryAny accident is a very
unpleasant thing. If theunpleasant thing. If the
face turns grey and theface turns grey and the
skin becomes cold andskin becomes cold and
wet, we say that thewet, we say that the
person is in shock. Keepperson is in shock. Keep
him warm. Wrap ahim warm. Wrap a
blanket or jacket aroundblanket or jacket around
him and give a warmhim and give a warm
drink.drink.
