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73Emergency MeasuresIn our everyday life, we come across many instances when somebody gets hurt. Let us learn some tips how to be helpful to others during emergencies.First Aid for CutsIfitisbleedingduetoacut,thenfirstofallpressfirmlyover the site with a clean cloth, until it stops bleeding. If the bleeding does not stop, wrap the wound with a clean moist cloth and place a bag of ice over it. When the bleeding stops, apply an antibiotic cream on the cut and bandage it.First Aid for Animal BitesIf there is any cut or a scratch due to an animal attack, then rinse it properly with running water and lather gently with soap and then wash it again with water.First Aid for BurnsIf the burn is small, hold it immediately under cold water or apply cold wet towel over it. If the burn is deep, the skin becomes white and dry, so cover the wounded part with a clean cloth. But never break the blisters.First Aid for NosebleedingIf it is nosebleeding, sit upright, but never tilt the head back. Loosen the clothing around the neck, if any. Pinch the lower end of the nose, close to the nostrils and lean forward, while applying pressure continuously for about fiveminutes.