NOSEBLEED

A nosebleed can look bad, but it will usually stop in just a few minutes.

First Aid For NoseBleed

Have the victim sit up and lean forward to prevent blood from drainiing into his or her throat. Pinch the nostrils together to maintain pressure on the flow. Apply a cool, wet cloth to the victim's nose and face.

BURNS AND SCALDS

A spark from a campfire, boiling water spilled from a pot, rays of the sun on bare skin, a bolt of lightning-the causes of burns are many. Treatment for a burn depends upon its degree.

First Aid for Burns and Scalds

Get the victim away from the source of heat that caused the burn and 1 treat any hurry cases-stopped breathing, no heartbeat, or severe 1 bleeding. Then try to assess the degree of burn:

First-Degree Bum

A mild burn will cause the skin to be tender and it might also become red. Treat immediately by hold- ing the burn under cold water or applying cool, wet compresses until there is little or no pain.

Second-Degree Bum

If blisters form, the burn is more serious. Place the injury in cool water until the pain goes away. Let the burn dry, then protect it with a sterile gauze pad. Do not break the blisters-that makes them open wounds. Do not apply butter, creams, sprays-they are difficult to remove and can slow ntmenis, or ie healing orocess.