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How to Bandage Injuries

Safety is the most important thing while traveling. Nobody expects bad things to happen to them. That's why, knowing the first aid for traveling is advantageous. And bandaging has been significant in first aid. It helps to control bleeding and protect against infection on our skin.

What you need:
  • gloves
  • mild soap
  • watet
  • clean dressing
  • bandage
What to do:
  1. Prepare first aid kits.
  2. Use gloves or other protection to prevent direct contact with blood.
  3. Clean the wound with soap dan water.
  4. Put a fresh dressing onto the wound's surface. If blood penetrates the initial dressing, apply an additional one top.
  5. Cover the bandage with roller gauze or cloth strips over the dressing.
  6. Extend the bandage beyond both sides of the dressing. Tie or tape the bandage in place. Make sure that the circulation in the under bandage area is good. The skin may look pale or blue if the circulation is poor.
6. What will probably happen if we don't bandage our injuries?
Our skin will be infected.
7. What should we do before placing a dressing on the injury?
Clean the injury
8. Why should we wear gloves while bandaging injuries?
To avoid our skin from direct contact with blood
9. What should we do if blood penetrates the initial dressing?
Add more dressing on top
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