FIRST AID

Cover the wound with a gauze or a cloth

• bleeding

• burns

• bee sting

• nose bleed

• sunburn

Flush the burned area with cool running water for several minutes. Do not use ice.

• bleeding

• burns

• bee sting

• nose bleed

• sunburn

Apply a light gauze bandage.

• bleeding

• burns

• bee sting

• nose bleed

• sunburn

Monitor the person for signs of hives, redness or itching in other areas of the body, and shortness of breath.

• bleeding

• burns

• bee sting

• nose bleed

• sunburn

Place an ice pack at the back of the neck, or on the nose and cheek, this controls the bleeding and swelling.

• bleeding

• burns

• bee sting

• nose bleeds

• sunburn

Seek medical help if blisters or fever develops, the person is feeling nauseas, faint, or experiences vomiting

• bleeding

• burns

• bee sting

• nose bleeds

• sunburn

Apply direct pressure to stop the blood flow.

• bleeding

• burns

• bee sting

• nose bleeds

• sunburn

Don't remove the cloth. Add more layers if needed. The cloth will help clots form to stop the flow.

• bleeding

• burns

• bee sting

• nose bleeds

• sunburn

Apply a light gauze bandage.

• bleeding

• burns

• bee sting

• nose bleeds

• sunburn

Do not apply ointments, butter, or oily remedies to the burn.

• bleeding

• burns

• bee sting

• nose bleeds

• sunburn