| Black eye | Apply a cold compress soon after the injury.
Avoid pressure.
Take a break from sports and other activities that pose a risk for eye injuries. |
| nose bleed | Sit down and firmly pinch the soft part of your nose, just above your nostrils, for at least 10-15 minutes.
Lean forward and breathe through your mouth. |
| Burnt hand | Immerse in cool water for 10 or 15 minutes.
Don't break blisters or apply butter it can cause infection.
Don't apply ice. |
| cut on the finger | Apply direct pressure until bleeding stops.
Clean area with warm water and soap.
Apply antibiotic ointment and a sterile bandage.
Apply ice and elevate hand to reduce swelling. |
| big bump | Rest the injured part.
Ice it with a cold pack or ice wrapped in a cloth, 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off.
Compress the area with a bandage which is firm, but not tight.
Elevate the injured part. |
| cold | rest and sleep
keep warm
drink plenty of water |
