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Term 4 Reading about basic first aid Week I Reading with understanding Areimportantare is someones school, sporting centre and community centre has a basic tion 29 "is 'd that there is someone trained in basic first-aid at all these places at all times. basic first-aid kit must include the following: disposable gloves: for protection plasters : for cuts and grazes bandages: for sprains or more serious wounds tweezers : to remove splinters but not stings Of cotton wool : to clean wounds scissors : to cut bandages or clothing cream : for bites or stings antiseptic solution: to clean wounds antihistamine cream : for bites or stings tablets : for fever or pain in case of illness emergency phone numbers: to get further medical assistance . Basic first-aid rules: been hurt . Always cover your hands with gloves or plastic bags before touching anybody who has Clear the area around the person who has been hurt. Keep calm. Ask someone to contact emergency services. Check if the person is awake and breathing. Loosen any tight clothing. Never move the person who has been hurt. . Check the injury and follow basic first-aid procedures depending on the injury. 1. Every first-aid kit needs disposable gloves. What can you use instead of disposable glo that will protect you from infection? 2. Why is it important to keep calm in an emergency situation? 3. How would you check if the person who has been hurt is awake and breathing? 4. Why should you never move a person who has been hurt? 5. Find out and write down the following emergency numbers for your community: ambulance, fire station, police station, all emergencies contact number, hospital