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Hello. I'm Doctor Carol Susa of Rosewood Medical.

First aid is not as tricky as it first seems. Unless you're hemophobic, of course.

<chuckle>

The first thing to do is assess the severity of a wound.

A bandage should stop the bleeding on a scratch or shallow wound...

...but deep cuts will require suturing at a hospital.

Make sure the wound is kept clean, and the bandage is sterile.

Disinfectant or, in a pinch, alcohol, will stop infection setting in.

Burns take a long time to heal, and the dressing must be kept...

...very clean and changed as often as possible.

Severe wounds must be treated by a doctor. Do not attempt self surgery!

Fractured bones can be helped heal with splints.

Bleeding wounds to the neck or head are extremely serious...

...and it is imperative you dial 911 immediately should one occur.

This covers all the major injuries you or a loved one are likely to sustain.

And if something bad does happen to you, remember Rosewood Medical!