First Aid Tips

• Inspect the site for marks and check for part of the stinger that may be still in the skin
• Remove the stinger
• Wash with soap and water
• Cover with a clean cloth or gauze
• Use ice to decrease the swelling and pain
• Apply a sting relief gel or spray if available

• Cut off any clothing covering the injured part
• Compress with ice packs
• Immobilize the injured part using a board like material
• Elevate the injured part to decrease swelling and pain
• Do not move the injured person if neck, head or back injuries are suspected
• If the skin is broken or the fractured bone is visible, cover the wound with a clean cloth

• Elevate the injured area
• Apply ice or a cold pack
• Rest the bruised area

For 1^st and 2^nd degree burns, cool the burn by holding the burned area under cool water for 10 or 15 minutes.

• Do not apply ice
• Cover the burn with a sterile wet dressing
• Don't use fluffy cotton, or other material that may stick to the wound
• Wrap the dressing loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned skin
• Take pain killers as needed
• Do not apply butter, coffee grounds or toothpaste to the burn
• Don’t break blisters

For 3^rd degree burns, seek medical help immediately.

• Apply continuous pressure on the wound with a clean gauze for about 20 minutes to stop bleeding
• Keep the injured part elevated
• Clean the wound with soap and water
• Apply an antibiotic cream
• Cover the wound with a clean gauze and secure it with an adhesive tape
• Change the dressing at least once daily and when it becomes wet or dirty
• Suturing and tetanus booster may be needed in case of deep cuts

• Position the person on his / her back
• Lift the legs above heart level about 30 centimeters (12 inches)
• Loosen constrictive clothing
• Advise the person to get up gradually, by sitting first and taking a few deep breaths

• Sit the person in an upright position with the head tilted forward
• The child should not bend back
• Pinch the soft part of the nose for at least 10 minutes

Seek help if:

• Bleeding continues after two efforts of nose pinching for 10 minutes
• Nose bleed was a result of a head injury

• Pain, swelling and inability to move the injured part
• Rest the injured part
• Apply ice for 15 minutes every 2-4 hours
• Apply an elastic bandage to provide support
• Elevate the injured part to decrease swelling
• Take over-the-counter pain medication

Seek medical help immediately if you notice that the pain, swelling, bruising, inability to move the part, or numbness is present or have increased.