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apply direct pressure

use a splint

give the patient anything to eat and drink

If the wound on the arm or the leg is bleeding profusely, it can be raised.

Try to glue it back to its place.

It can not be reattached.

It can be reattached

Just cover the wound with clean cloth and tie a pressure bandage quickly, carry the part and rush to hospital

Ensure that he is not hurt more.

While shifting, the patient's back, neck and airway need to be protected from further injury. So always take help of another person.

If the patient is unconscious, gently place a large folded cloth or towel under the neck so that the neck doesn't sag against the ground.

The patient should be carried on firm board of stretcher so spine remains stable.

The vehicle used to carry the patient to the hospital should have enough space to keep the patient's back straight and the person accompanying should be able to care for and resuscitate the patients if necessary.

If there is only one limb injury the patient can be safely taken to hospital on a chair in a sitting position. Take care to splint or protect limb injuries or bleeding.

In abdominal wounds the intestines may come out.

The only thing you can do as first-aider is to cover the wound with a very wet clean cloth and get the patient quickly to a hospital.

Open wounds of the chest could be sucking in the air, making it hard for the patient to breathe.

Covering of the wound with a piece of polythene and putting a bandage on the top of this may help to reduce air being sucked into the chest. Get the patient quickly to hospital.

Have the person sit down, rest, and try to keep calm.

Ask if the person takes any chest pain medication for a known heart condition

Loosen any tight clothing

If the pain does not go away promptly with rest or within 3 minutes of taking nitroglycerin, call for emergency medical help