Dental avulsion Store the tooth temporarily (e.g., in Hank’s balanced salt solution, cling film, or cow’s milk) and advise the person to seek help from a dentist as soon as possible. Save this page as a PDF Dental avulsion is the complete displacement of a tooth due to it being...
Cuts and grazes Clean the wound and cover it to increase healing and reduce the risk of infection. Save this page as a PDF Cuts and grazes are common injuries seen by first aid providers. They do not usually require emergency medical care. They may include wounds such as a laceration, puncture...
AmputationStop the bleeding and preserve the amputated body part as much as possible. Save this page as a PDF There are two types of amputations: complete and partial. Complete amputation is the total removal of a limb, while partial amputation is when part of the limb is still attached to the...
Chest and abdomen injuriesHelp the person to lie down in a comfortable position and monitor them closely. Save this page as a PDF A chest injury includes any injury to the ribs, heart and lungs while an abdominal wound is any injury to the abdomen. Some chest wounds are ‘open’ which...
Severe bleeding Apply direct pressure to control the bleeding as quickly as possible. Save this page as a PDF Severe external bleeding is a life-threatening condition requiring urgent first aid. The human body relies upon blood circulating around the body to deliver oxygen to organs and tissues...
