First Aid Mr. Lawn

Strains Injury to Muscles Overexerting or pulling Dull pain that worsens with movement Swelling around injured area

Sprains Injury to a ligament Popping sound or tearing sensation Pain in the joint, especially when moving Swelling of joint Tenderness to the touch discoloration

First Aid for Strains and Sprains Rest—avoid using it Ice—to reduce swelling, 20 min on, 20 min off Compress—put pressure on it Elevate—put the injured part above the heart to reduce swelling

Muscle Cramps Prevent by eating a good diet and drinking lots of water It is a sudden, painful contraction of one or more muscles Severe pain and inability to use

First Aid-Muscle Cramps Stretch out the muscle Massage the muscle firmly but gently Drink fluids

Frostbite When extremities are exposed to very cold temperatures Signs—lack of feeling and skin appears waxy or discolored, cold to touch

First Aid-Frostbite Call 911 and get out of cold Handle gently, do not rub injury, could make it worse Rewarm slowly, soak in warm water Wrap area with dry blankets or towels If fingers and toes are affected place a cloth between each of them Avoid breaking any blissters

Heat Exhaustion Persons body temperature can rise to a dangerous level Skin is cool, moist, pale, or flushed Headaches, nausea, or dizzy Feel weak and exhausted Heavy sweating Muscle cramps

First Aid-Heat Exhaustion Move to a cool and shady location Loosen or remove any tight clothing Give fluids if conscious Cool body by wrapping in water soaked towels Sponge or spray cool water on them

Insect Stings Pain Swelling at sting site Hives or a rash Nausea and vomiting Breathing difficulties Swelling of the tongue or face

First Aid-Insect Stings Remove the stinger if visible by scraping it off with fingernail or credit card Wash and cover wound Apply cold pack Watch for signs of severe allergic reactions Blotchy skin, swelling tongue, puffiness around eyes, breathing problems) Call 911 for above

Swallowed Poisons Cleaning products, pesticides, plants, paint thinner, medications Vomiting, may include blood Confusion or impaired consciousness Pain or burning sensation Empty containers around victim

First Aid-Swallowed Poisons Call 911—poison control center If conscious ask what they swallowed Monitor airway or breathing Do not induce vomiting Do not give anything to eat or drink

Severe Bleeding Severity depends on what type of blood vessel damaged Most severe revolve around arteries

First Aid-Severe bleeding Call 911 Wear gloves, apply direct pressure using a sterile gauze pad or clean cloth Elevate injury if possible above heart unless it’s a fracture Make a pressure bandage by snuggly wrapping an elastic bandage over gauze pad If bleeding continues keep adding bandages Monitor for consciousness and watch for signs of shock

First Aid-Nose Bleeds Lean forward to clear blood from nostrils Breathe through mouth Pinch nose for 10 minutes Rest quietly afterwards Avoid blowing nose that could start bleeding again If does not stop call 911

Severe Burns 1st degree-affects epidermis and outer layer 2nd degree-affects dermis, the layer below the surface 3rd degree-affects all the layers of skin and possibly tissue beneath Burns that cover large surface area of body or more than 1 part Burns to airway, head, neck, hands, feet, genitals Victims under 5 and over 60 Result from chemicals, explosions, or electricity

First Aid-Severe Burns Call 911 Remove from source of burn if you can Check breathing and consciousness Pour cold water over the burn Continue to cool until help arrives Cover with clean cloth to minimize infection XXX no ointments

Sunburns Use SPF 15-50 Reddened skin Pain in the area of the burn Blisters in the burned area

First Aid--Sunburn Cover skin with light clothing or towel Get indoors or to shade Pour cold water on the cloth covering burned area Drink water Aloe Vera to treat If severe seek medical help