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Treating victims with first aid requires preventative techniques and quick responses. Use first aid and other procedures to treat injuries with tips from a firefighter in this free first aid video series.
There are 16 videos in this series:
Assess a rib fracture by looking for signs of discoloration and by encouraging the victim to cough to determine if they are experiencing sharp pain in their chest. Learn how an increased respiratory rate can be a sign of a rib fracture with information from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
When treating a rib fracture, apply ice to the affected area to reduce swelling and wrap soft rags against the chest to stabilize the injury. Place several pieces of adhesive tape around the breastbone and spine to treat the fracture with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Keep a shaving nick from bleeding by using a cotton swab or a piece of tissue dipped in water to clean the blood away. Use tissue paper or a styptic pencil to prevent a shaving nick from bleeding using tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Stop mild bleeding during first aid by cleaning the blood away with a sterile dressing, and by applying pressure to the wound to cause the blood to clot. Wash the area with soap and apply some type of antiseptic solution that is topical to the skin to reduce the chances of infection with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Treat severe bleeding during first aid by applying a sterile dressing with pressure to the affected area, and by lifting the injured limb above the heart to reduce blood flow to the injured site. Maintain pressure on the injury and immediately head to the emergency room for proper treatment using tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Determine if an ankle is sprained by removing the shoe and sock to evaluate for pain, swelling and any deformities. Learn how swelling and discoloration are indications of a sprained ankle with information from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
When treating a sprained ankle, lift the injury above the heart to temporarily reduce blood flow to the area and apply a cold compress for 10 to 15 minutes. Wrap an elastic bandage around the injured region to help stabilize the injury with information from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
When treating a broken toe, elevate the foot higher than the chest to temporarily reduce blood flow and tape a tongue depressor next to the toe to help stabilize the injury. Reduce swelling and head to the emergency room with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
When treating a foot sprain, elevate the foot above the chest to temporarily reduce blood flow, apply some type of cold compress and wrap the affected area to support the foot. Reduce pain and discomfort by treating a sprained foot properly with information from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
When treating a foot fracture, evaluate the affected area for discoloration and apply some type of cold compress to constrict the blood vessels and reduce blood flow. Elevate the foot, and head to the emergency room for evaluation with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
When treating a knee sprain, apply a cold compress to reduce swelling and apply some type of pressure bandage to help support the knee without cutting off circulation. Recover from a knee sprain quickly by properly treating the injury with information from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Tell the difference between an ankle sprain and a break by evaluating the area for discoloration, swelling and possible deformities. Learn how numbness and other symptoms can aid in determining if a limb is sprained or broken with information from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Treat a sprain during first aid by exposing the skin surface, evaluating the injury for discoloration and swelling, and by applying a cold compress to the affected area. Reduce blood flow by elevating the injury above the chest with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Treat a closed fracture during first aid by evaluating the affected area for possible deformities, elevating the injury above chest level, and by applying a splint to the region to help immobilize the limb. Reduce swelling and head to the emergency room for a proper evaluation and x-ray with tips from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
When treating a sprained wrist, elevate the injury above the chest, apply a cold compress and apply pressure to the affected area with an elastic bandage to support the sprain. Reduce swelling and pain by administering efficient first aid techniques with information from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
Splint a fractured hand by using a rolled up newspaper or other rigid materials to treat and stabilize the injury. Apply a pressure bandage or gauze and some type of cold compress to reduce swelling and pain with information from a firefighter in this free video on first aid.
The term “first aid” refers to the immediate care that is provided to an injured or sick person. It is used to stabilize a patient until further medical treatment and assessment can be provided at a hospital or care facility. A first-aid kit is used primarily to treat minor medical emergencies, like small cuts or burns. But it is important to keep a first-aid kit stocked with supplies used regularly as well as those items used for a more serious EMS situations. In addition to a first-aid kit, knowing what to do in emergency situations is a key part of treating injuries. Knowledge of how to roll an injured person to safety, or help a person having an epileptic seizure, may not be included in a first-aid kit, but might just save a life. In this free video series on first aid, captain Joe Bruni explains how to administer basic first aid techniques to various injuries. Bruni begins by discussing how to assess a rib fracture, keep a shaving nick from bleeding, stop mild bleeding and how to treat severe bleeding during first aid. He then explains how to treat a broken toe, foot sprain, foot fracture, knee sprain, ankle break and even a closed fracture. Watch these free videos and learn several useful first aid techniques for treating all sorts of injuries today.
Joe Captain Joe Bruni has over three decades of experience as a street firefighter and company officer. Bruni has experience as a department training officer in the fire and rescue safety and training division, and has written several articles for Fire Engineering Magazine.dkdk
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