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Appendix A General First Aid FIRST AID PROCEDURES Burn — Minor— include small scalds or burns from hot objects. Flush the burned area with cool water from a tap or use cool wet compresses applied to the skin. Cleanse the burned area. Apply burn cream from the first aid kit. If blistering occurs — recommend that student seek treatment at Wilson Student Health Center (WSHC) or with personal physician. Chemical Burn Start treatment immediately by placing the burned area under cool running water and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. If the chemical has splashed into the eye, irrigate the injured eye with cool water. Make sure the eye is open and the head is positioned so the water will not run into the other eye. Irrigate for at least 15 minutes, and then cover the eye with a sterile compress. Recommend the individual seek emergency medical treatment. UPD will transport student to medical treatment facility. Note: Staff should pull Material Safety Data Sheet and send with student to medical treatment facility. Cuts/Scrapes/Bruises Minor Clean area with a Betadine wipe, which can be found in the first aid kit. Cover with a light protective adhesive bandage. Treat bruises that involve bleeding into the tissue beneath the outer layer of skin with cold packs to reduce swelling. For deeper cuts that go through the skin, control bleeding with direct pressure and elevation. If bleeding persists or recurs, recommend the student seek medical treatment at the Wilson Student Health Center or with personal physician. Fainting Check to make sure the individual is breathing. Lay the person on his/her back; raise the legs higher than the head to promote the flow of blood to the heart and brain. When person revives, color returns to the face, suggest lying or sitting for a few minutes before attempting to stand. Recommend the student seek medical treatment at the Wilson Student Health Center or with personal physician. Nosebleeds 10