SUMMER STE ANS outdoor act.
ies far saung and ofd alike. But
those detesities offen are accom:
panivd by inguries. Phe District of
North Vancouser Lire Depariment
Suggests some first-ald tips fo help
you be ready for common summer
emergencies.

Minor cuts can be treated: easily
by cleaning with soap and water
and applying a bandage to protect

HOT TIPS

North Vancouver
District Fire Department

the cut. Larger cuts may require
Pressure to stop the bleeding.

Press directly on the wound to
slow the bleeding and encourage
cloning. For a large cut, sterile
gauze held in place by adhesive
tape may work better than an
adhesive bandage.

Very large or deep cuts, jagged
cuts or those caused by a metal
Object call for medical attention.
Use pressure to control the
bleeding and summon a doctor or
ambulance.

Two common effects of exer-
tion on a hot day are heat stroke
and heat exhaustion. Their causes
are similar, but their symptoms
and the treatment they call for are
very different.

A high body temperature, skin
that is hot and red, and a pulse
that is strong and rapid indicate
possible heat stroke. Try to reduce
the body’s temperature with cool
water, an alcohol rub or cold

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