Everyone knows that the concept of first aid certification is a good one, but when it comes to CPR, ACLS, AEDs, or wound care, many people are surprisingly inept at the skill of treating someones immediate well being with emergency lifesaving skills. Ever since the British Red Cross formed way back in 1870, thousands of institutions, groups, associations, and foundations are dedicated all over the world to not only treating people but also to training others to save people as well. From cardiac arrest to choking to broken bones and burns, there is much to be learned about first aid certification that more people should be aware of.
As far as wounds are concerned, in normal cases a scrape or a scratch does not warrant emergency medical attention, and neither does a small cut. There are some instances though that can turn a small mishap into an emergency though, and if you have taken a first aid certification course you will be able to tell the difference between serious and not so serious. For those kiddie cuts, washing the wound with clean water and an antibacterial spray or ointment then covering it with a bandage will do the trick. You must keep an eye on all wounds though to make sure that infection does not occur. If the injured person is not up to date with his or her tetanus shots, one should be given as soon after an injury as possible.
For those injuries that involve a lot of bleeding, the best way to try to stop it is to apply direct pressure to try to help the blood coagulate. However, keep in mind that people can quickly lose too much blood, and if he or she is not treated properly and quickly, serious harm or death can result, especially with a head or abdominal injury that is severe. Anytime someone hits their head hard enough to give their brains a good rattle, someone should stay with them for 24 48 hours to make sure that an injury does not present itself later. First aid certification courses will tell you that many head injuries go unnoticed at first, but hours later the person has fallen unconscious or slipped into a coma because of unsuspected bleeding in the head, so they should be monitored for pain, strange behavior, or excessive sleepiness after bumping their heads. For more critical information be sure that you enroll in one of your local first aid certification courses that are offered in your community.
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