Treating injuries

 I learnt how to treat common injuries that may happen during outdoor activities.

How to treat cuts

1 Wash your hands

2 Stop the bleeding

3 Clean the wound

4 Apply an antibiotic or petroleum jelly.

5 cover the wound

6 change the dressing

7 watch for signs of infection

How to treat Bruises

1 Rest the bruised area, if possible

2 Ice the bruise with an ice pack wrapped in a towel. Leave it in place for 10 to 20 minutes. Repeat several times

3 Compress the bruised area if it is swelling

4 Elevate the injured area

How to treat burns

1 cool the burn

2 Remove rings or other right items

3 Do not break Blisters

4 Apply lotion

5 Bandage the burn

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