Dealing with an accident and emergency

· Call an ambulance immediately you notice any of these symptoms: The person;
· Has difficulty breathing· Appears drowsy or is couphing profusely,vomiting,shaking,talking and not making any sense
· Clean small cuts and grazes with clean running water, not antiseptic.
· Stop heavy bleeding by pressing a pad onto the cut. Press near the wound if there is something stuck inside and keep pressing, until the bleeding stops. If not broken, raise a bleeding arm or leg.
· Get help from a doctor if the wound is dirty, deep, there is something stuck in it or it won't close up properly.

· Stay calm. If you start to panic you will be of little help to anyone.
· Assess the situation - remove any further danger to you or the injured
. Turn off electricity and put out any small fires.
. Only move the patient if absolutely necessary, and then very carefully.
· Keep a watch over the casualty.
.Ensure they are conscious and breathing and look for any bleeding.· If in doubt, call a doctor.

DEALING WITH BURNS OR SCALDS

· Immediately, run cold water over the burn for at least ten minutes.
· Remove any belts or jewellery - burned skin can swell.
.If burned clothes are stuck to skin, leave them alone.
· Cover the burn with a clean smooth cloth, like a pillowcase or with Clingfilm, to prevent infection. Never rub butter, oil or treatment on a burn.
· Obtain medical advice or go to hospital unless the scald or burn is very small