Safety and first aid
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Arrest any bleeding and induce artificial respiration if breathing is difficult. Loosen tight clothing and make the victim comfortable in an airy place. If poison was consumed, administer salt water to induce vomiting and empty the stomach. Cool burned skin by gently pouring cold water or applying a cold, wet cloth and remove constricting jewelry to prevent swelling. Elevate the burned area, apply antiseptic-soaked cotton and bandage without much movement.
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- 8. Arrest bleeding of any kind from body. If hard of breathing is noticed in the victim, then artificial respiration should be induced.
- 9. Loosen the garments and make the patient feel comfortable Direct a jet of cold water on the person engulfed in fire Make the affected person to relax in an airy place and take rest.
- 11. If poison had been consumed, administer orally salt water so that vomiting place and the stomach is emptied.
- 16. Care should be taken not to touch it with hands The area of skin burnt should be cooled either by pouring cold water gently or covering with a cloth soaked in cold water. As inflammation generally occurs within a short time ,jewels like rings , bangles. Should be removed immediately or otherwise they will get tightented. The part of body with burn should be held little higher and covered with a gauzed bandage cloth after placing a layer of cotton rinsed in an antiseptic solution. Keep the affected part without moving much.