First Aid: Dressing and Bandaging

When situations that calls for immediate care and help, initially giving First Aid is demandingly needed. And when it comes to dressing and bandaging closed or open wounds, the best care is to that you should use a dressing that is large enough to extend at least 1 inch beyond the edges of the wound. If body tissue or organs are exposed, you should cover the wound with a dressing that will not stick, such as plastic wrap or moistened gauze. You should secure the dressing with a bandage or adhesive tapes.  If the bandage is over a joint, splint and make a bulky dressing so the joint remains immobilized. If there is no movement of a wound over the joint, you should beat to give improved healing and to reduce scarring. On the other hand, if a bandage should fit snugly but should not cut off circulation or cause the victim discomfort. If the area beyond the wound changes color, begins the tingle or feel cold, or if the wound starts to swell the bandage is too tight and should be loosened.

Remember that bandaging techniques mainly depend on the size and location of the wound, your first aid skills and of course, the materials at hand.

Giving first aid is applied when the situations call for it but if the wound is deeply serious, then seek the help of a dermatologist or a doctor for the patient’s security.

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Bathing the Newborn Baby

Being a mother, I have many things to share to you about my growth with me and my baby. My David now is 1 year old and in his growing stage of development, I have learned many things which I want to share to you. I will share you how to bathe a newborn baby. This is the way too that I share to my baby David.

Daily bath is desirable if your baby’s condition allows it. First, you need to gather all the equipments before starting to take him to a bath. You need to have large basin or two small basins, mild baby soap, mild baby shampoo (but it is optional), clean cotton balls, soft wash cloth or face towel, bath towel or small cotton blanket and rubber sheet.

You should water in the basin and it should be about 37.7 degree Celsius or 100 degree Fahrenheit. Undress the baby and wash his face with clear water using either the cotton balls or wash cloth. You should wash eyes (closed) and ears.

The baby’s scalp or head may be washed next. You should pick up the baby by sliding your hand under him, grasping his head firmly as you hold it over the basin. Then soap the baby’s body all over by putting him in the basin while still supporting his head and the shoulders. If the baby is enjoying his experience, let him stay in the water for a few minutes. After he is finished, lift him out. Wrap him in a towel or blanket and pat him dry.

After the bath, the labia in baby girls should be cleansed with cotton and clean water. The umbilical cord may be cleaned with 70% alcohol which has  a drying effect and promotes an antiseptic effect. If infection is observed like redness, mal odor, moisture or discharge, the physician must be informed.