Question

At a construction site, one of the workers is using a table saw. As he is trying to hurry to finish up for the day, he pushes the last board through without realizing he's too close to the blade. Suddenly he realizes that the top of his left thumb has been sawed off. Stumbling back from the saw, he trips and falls into some other equipment, injuring himself further. He now also has a large bleeding laceration on his right forearm (4" long, about 2" deep). There are several other workers present and mobile phone service is available in this area. There is a small, basic first aid kit with minimal supplies available.

Would you seek help for this victim? If so, how would you go about this? Explain in detail the care that you would provide for these two wounds.  

Answer 1

Ans:yes, we can help for this victim.

This below are the steps to be taken for wounds care -

Stop bleeding: apply pressure on that injury area in order to stop bleeding.

Clean the area: after bleeding stops, need to clean with water and make it dry and can apply ointment if available in first aid kit and then apply sterile bandage.

Call the doctor: we need to call doctorand doctor will do stiches if needed.

And education is also important about wound healing and dressing to protect from infection. And about follow up make him to undrestand.