Emergencies aren’t planned and knowing how to combat health emergencies is a great skill to have. Having good first aid skills could decide the fate of whoever needs it.
In commemoration of the World First Aid Day , here are three first aid tips to follow when the need arises :

Cuts
There are various ways , like chopping vegetables , of sustaining a cut , one of the most common everyday accidents. Cuts vary in size and depth of the area affected, but small cuts are only a few centimetres in length and depth.
Tip: Apply firm pressure over the affected area for a few minutes with a clean cloth and hold it in place for about ten minutes . Once you ’ve stopped the bleeding , rinse the cut under cool running water . If it doesn ’t stop after 20 - 30 minutes , or you have a previous experience of prolonged bleeding , go to the nearest hospital while applying pressure over the affected area .
2 .Burns
These types of accidents may occur at work , during sports or in the kitchen. The extent or degree of the burnt area and the specific areas affected decide the next line of treatment. For burns covering a large area , it is imperative to go to the hospital at once.
Tip: For less severe burns , hold the affected area beneath cool running water for 10 to 15 minutes. Cover the area with a sterile gauze bandage and do not apply ice or ointments. Also, do not break blisters!

Insect Bites
This is a common occurrence in our environment , especially bites from insects like mosquitoes and bees.
Tip: Wash the area around the sting with soap and water . Apply a cold pack or cloth to reduce swelling at the site of the bite . Then, apply Hydrocortisone or lidocaine creams which will help minimise pain and itching.

Create a first aid kit box
This is a very important tip. Having a well-stocked first aid box goes a long way when you have an emergency requiring first aid . Ideally, there should be one around at home or at work. This will save you trips to the pharmacy and prevent delays in an emergency.

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