First Aid Tips Can Save a Holiday

When your beloved little one cuts their foot, “being away for it all” camping or traveling, what decision do I make?

Is this the right call for 9-1-1, go see the doc when we get home situation, find a walk in clinic right away, or done your super hero cape mom/dad to the rescue?

Most minor injuries require first aid and that “wait and see approach.”

You can also get some advice by calling the Saskatchewan Health Help line at 8-1-1.

But before you pack your bags for the cottage, stuff everyone into the car for the trip to grandma’s house, make sure you pack along the first aid kit.

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Small cuts flush the wound with clean water to remove any debris. Apply an adhesive bandage if the cut closes neatly. Keep the cut clean and dry, change the adhesive bandage as needed. Minor redness around the cut is normal. Go to the ER (emergency room) if the cut gapes, will not close, is deep that fat or tendons are visible. During healing go to ER immediately if redness doubles, the injured person suffers chills or fever.

Bug Bites: it might take up to 36 hours for a bee sting to reach peak swelling, a cool cloth or an antihistamine or calamine lotion to reduce irritation and deter scratching. Call an ambulance immediately if you know your child is allergic and you used an EpiPen. Also call need to call when this is your child’s first bee sting and it is accompanied by wide spread hives, swelling of lips, tongue or face, difficulty breathing or swallowing. Benadryl can be administered. With any medications read the label is the right dose, right time, right person and right medication.

Fish Hook embedded always go to the ER because hooks are painful to pull or push through. While you might have a few tricks it’s better to have a physician freeze the area, remove the hook and provide a tetanus shot if needed.

Sprains and strains: elevate and rest the injury area. Apply ice for no more than 20 minutes at every hour. Go to the ER if the injury remains painful, the limb won’t bear weight or is difficult to move. If it has obvious deformities or significant pain a trip to the ER is required immediately. Paramedics can bring specialized splints and pain medication, so calling for an ambulance maybe be required.

A trip to the cottage or a summer vacation doesn’t have be delayed by injury.

Prevention injuries from and know what to do by taking a first aid course.

Things like the Red Cross First Aid App can be very useful.

Did you know that first aid can be taken by a blended learning approach? A combination of on-line and classroom can give you your first aid certification and the confidence to know what to do in case of an emergency.

Give us a call at 306-953-8350 to register or visit us at www.parklandambulance.com. Have a safe fun filled summer!