Persuasive Essay On First Aid

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First-aid and its accompanying benefits have been around and introduced to a person as early as he or she stepped in at school. The sheer importance of knowing what to do over a specific situation that concerns health and wellness is very much necessary to everyone. We have been acquainted with the basics of treating minor wounds, soothing accidental burns or even putting cure on broken bones. The scope of first aid procedures, if not huge, is something that a person can put forward on situations where it is deemed necessary. We have been oriented with the contents of a first-aid kit which pretty much is comprised of gauze, bandages and everything in between and we also have surely seen hot/cold packs sitting in between Band-Aids. With all due respect to modern science and how you've handled your first-aid classes, but are we truly aware of the proper usage of hot and cold compresses? If not, then don't hesitate to read on. …show more content…
While there are tons of medications that can be carried-out through oral methods, some would still need the help of hot or cold packs for a more physical and on-point cure of the infected area. Both methods have been deemed effective by millions but what we need ensure is the general benefit that can be harnessed from using a hot compress to the cold version. We might see it as just the same when it comes to the effect that it can brought about but it must be used for specific functions, which you should be educated about. Hot and cold compress is one of the most known non-invasive and non-surgical pain relief for specific joint and muscle pains, for the new and recurring injuries and for faster healing of bruises, scalds and minor

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