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Emergency treatment for common injuries Source: 99 Health Network How can one take effective first-aid measures promptly to reduce and delay the severity of injuries, thereby buying time for further treatment? Whether engaging in indoor or outdoor activities, learning how to deal with several common types of injuries can be helpful. Sprains and swelling: In the event of a joint sprain or swelling, apply ice to the affected area. You can use ice from the freezer compartment of the refrigerator; wrap it in a cloth before applying it gently to the injured area. Then it was taken to the hospital for an X-ray to facilitate further diagnosis. Never apply ice directly to the injured area to avoid frostbite. Bleeding When you accidentally scrape yourself or get punctured or cut by a sharp object, the first thing to keep in mind is to avoid cross-infection. So do not let your fingers touch the wound, and do not rinse it with water. First, wrap it with a clean piece of cloth, then go to the hospital for wound cleaning. Broken teeth: A severe blow to the face or a knock to the chin can both cause teeth to break. This can happen when playing basketball or soccer. If possible at this point, the lost tooth should be soaked in milk on the way to the hospital. Since milk has a neutral pH, it can protect teeth and prevent them from drying out. If there is no milk, do not clean the fallen teeth by yourself. Do not also pinch the root of the tooth with your hand, in order to preserve the tooth as much as possible. Palpitations: Watching horror movies or encountering sudden shocks can easily lead to palpitations. For those who are suddenly startled, a blank paper bag should be placed over their mouth to allow them to breathe deeply slowly. Those who are frightened actually inhale an excessive amount of oxygen in a short period of time; covering their face with a paper bag allows them to inhale a certain amount of carbon dioxide, which helps to relieve their nervousness. It is important to note that it is necessary to determine whether it is fright or asthma; if it is asthma, using this method will not help at all and may even cause suffocation. Bee stings: When walking in the wild or camping and being stung by a bee, do not try to pull out the stinger with your fingers, as one end of the stinger contains the bee’s saliva. The correct way is to use a credit card, a cotton swab, or a toothpick to scrape out the thorn, and then apply toothpaste to the affected area. Burns: Skin burns expose the underlying tissues, making them particularly susceptible to infection. At this point, the wound should first be cooled with cold water or ice-cold beer, after which a piece of plastic wrap or a condom should be applied to it; these materials have been disinfected in advance, and especially condoms, which contain lubricant, are particularly suitable for use on wounds. Then send them to the hospital for further treatment. Fracture Once a fracture or dislocation occurs, the injured limb should first be kept still and flat to prevent the condition from worsening. Roll up a magazine and secure it to the wound with an elastic band or belt, making sure not to have the knot directly over the wound. Fainting Fainting is often caused by hypoxia; a lack of oxygen in the blood vessels and brain can lead to a drop in blood pressure and heart rate, preventing the body from responding in time and resulting in fainting. Therefore, the key to providing rescue is to lay the patient flat on the ground and elevate their legs to allow blood to flow back to the head.