It is inevitable to encounter some small accidents in family life, some of which may even threaten people’s physical health. At this time, we need to do corresponding emergency work. Experts suggest that home first aid is very important, but it is necessary to pay attention to taboos during the first aid process, otherwise it may lead to minor consequences. What are the common family first aid knowledge? What are the taboos to pay attention to in first aid for family life? Don’t worry, we will introduce them one by one for your reference.
Common family first aid knowledge
1. Nosebleeds
Nose bleeding is caused by the rupture of blood vessels in the nasal cavity, which are very fragile. Therefore, nosebleeds are also a common minor accident.
First aid method: Lean forward slightly and pinch the cartilage area below the bridge of the nose with your fingers for about 5-15 minutes. If conditions permit, placing a small ice pack on the bridge of the nose can also have a rapid hemostatic effect.
2. Foreign object entering the eye
Any small object or liquid, even a grain of sand or a drop of detergent, entering the eyes can cause eye pain and even damage the cornea.
First aid method: First, blink vigorously and frequently to flush out the foreign object with tears. If it doesn’t work, pinch the eyelids and rinse the eyes under the faucet. Be sure to remove contact lenses.
3. Sprain
When the ligaments around the joint are stretched too severely beyond their capacity, sprains can occur, often accompanied by bruises and edema.
First aid method: Within 24 hours of the sprain, try to apply cold compress with ice packs every hour, for half an hour each time. Wrap the injured area with an elastic compression bandage and elevate the injured area. After 24 hours, start applying hot compress to the affected area to promote blood circulation in the injured area.
4. Poisoning
Poisoning that occurs in households is generally caused by ingestion of cleaning and washing products, inhalation of carbon monoxide, or ingestion of insecticides.
First aid measures: If the patient is already unconscious or has difficulty breathing, they should quickly call an ambulance and be prepared to answer the following questions: what substances are ingested or inhaled, how much is the amount, the patient’s weight, age, and duration of poisoning.
Eight taboos for first aid in family life
1. Abstinence from drug abuse
Many families have backup medicines, but their knowledge of using them is limited. Do not misuse them. For patients with acute abdominal pain, excessive use of painkillers can mask the condition and hinder correct judgment. At this time, patients should not and should not be given painkillers indiscriminately.
2. Do not act recklessly and handle things arbitrarily
When poisoning with dichlorvos or trichlorfon, avoid using hot water and alcohol to scrub. Instead, immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash thoroughly with clean water; Small and deep wounds should not be hastily bandaged to avoid causing tetanus; If the abdominal organs are injured and dislodged, the ring should be cut and the abdomen should be covered with clean gauze to prevent secondary infections.
3. Do not move around casually
In case of an accident, the patient often feels nervous, calls out the patient’s name or address, and vigorously pushes and shakes the patient. In fact, it is better to treat the patient in place and avoid moving them randomly, especially for patients with fractures, cerebral hemorrhage, and traumatic brain injury.
4. Jieshe is far and near
When rescuing an injury, time is life and should be taken to the nearest hospital, especially when the patient’s heartbeat and breathing are on the verge of stopping, they should not be taken far away.
5. Avoid excessive consumption of beverages
Many people mistakenly believe that giving patients some hot tea or hot water will alleviate their condition, but in reality, it is unnecessary.
6. Avoid losing big things due to small things
When encountering critically ill patients, the first thing to focus on is whether there are any signs of vital activity. It is important to know what preliminary examinations must be performed on the patient during on-site emergency treatment to see if they still have heartbeat and breathing, and if their pupils are dilated. If their heartbeat or breathing stops, they should immediately undergo mouth to mouth artificial respiration and chest compressions.
7. Avoid panic and panic
In case of panic, it is of no use. If you panic and use your hands to pull someone who has been electrocuted, you can only get electrocuted yourself. At this time, the power should be cut off first, and the patient should be insulated with wooden sticks, bamboo poles, and other materials to leave the power line before emergency treatment can be carried out.
8. All precepts must lie flat
Not all critically ill patients need to lie flat, so the best position should be determined based on the condition, allowing patients to choose the most comfortable position. If the unconscious patient lies flat with their head tilted to one side; Patients with acute abdominal pain can be asked to bend their knees to alleviate the pain; Patients with cerebral hemorrhage should be placed flat, but a head high and foot low position is recommended; For those with cardiac asthma, they can sit down and lean slightly against a chair.
