MINOR INJURY CARE

Minor Sports Injuries Treatment in Chunni-ganj, Kanpur

Injuries and accidents come uninvited. Sometimes, it may require a doctor's attention within a few hours. No matter how careful you are at home, there will be times when you or your loved ones will experience some type of minor injury like a cut, a burn, or a sprain. In such cases, get your first aid box ready and follow the tips before you see a doctor.

Why should you keep first aid at home?

First aid acts as immediate care or assistance for an injured person to prevent the advancement of the injury. A basic first aid kit is essential to stop the worsening of the injury till you get medical attention. A basic standard first aid kit should contain the following things:

• a non-stick sterile dressing
• an antiseptic ointment
• a few band-aids
• a sterile cotton gauze
• a crepe bandage
• a pair of scissors

Experts recommend that you keep checking the items inside your first aid kit for expiry.

What are the tips on how to handle Minor Injuries?

Knowing how to use the first aid on the occurrence of an injury can help prevent it from advancing to a major one. Some minor injuries and tips on prevention are:

1. BURNS- some tips to get relief during a burn include:
   • You should remove any items, clothes, or accessories from the site of the injury. However, do not remove any items stuck to the skin. It will only worsen the situation.
   • Place your burnt area under cold running tap water. Putting ice can cause a sudden change thus, worsening the situation. Also, the ice could contain bacteria sitting next to uncooked food.
   • Dry the wet area around the injury with a clean cloth. The use of fibrous items such as tissue will stick to the burnt skin so, avoid it.
   • Do not pop any blisters that may form. An intact skin protects against open wound infection.
   • Don't use any ointment or cream such as toothpaste without consulting a doctor. It will slow down the release of heat from the burnt area and prolong the healing.
   • Cover the burnt area loosely with a clean plastic wrap.
   • Consult a doctor after a few hours if the redness and pain persist.
2. CUTS AND SCRAPES- some tips to get relief during a cut or scrape are:
   • Wash the hurt area with soap and water. Washing will remove debris if any.
   • Dry the wet area around the injury with a clean cloth. The use of fibrous items such as tissue will stick to the skin and worsen it so, avoid it.
   • Cover the injured area with a clean cloth and put pressure until the bleeding stops.
   • Remove the cloth and check again. If bleeding continues, cover it and repeat the previous step.
   • If the bleeding stops, you can put an antiseptic and cover it with a band-aid or non-stick dressing.
3. SPRAINS- some tips to get relief during a sprain are:
   • Stop the movement of the sprained area and take rest to prevent it from worsening.
   • Place a block of ice on the sprain for not more than 30 minutes to get relief from swelling and pain. You repeat this after every 3 hours.
   • Apply a crepe bandage on the sprained area to keep it immobilized and supported. Avoid wrapping too tightly as it might constrict the blood flow.
   • Elevate the sprained area as it helps in blood circulation and reduces swelling. Place a pillow to support the ankle or leg while sleeping, or elevate legs on another chair while sitting down.

Conclusion

Minor injuries can be painful but they are not a threat to your life. However, you should not take it lightly. Visit an urgent care clinic in Kanpur to treat minor injuries that involve any moderate pain, affect your mobility, minimal swelling, or other symptoms so that it doesn't advance become major.

Request an appointment at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Kanpur

Call 1860-500-2244to book an appointment