The little girl looked around proudly upon the class.
“Can’t we begin the first-aid games now?” asked one of the group.
“Not yet,” the nurse shook her head. “Wait, please, until you have learned what to do for—
Slight Cuts and Pin Pricks
The bleeding from a slight cut is never very severe and will generally stop of itself in a short time. It is best to let a slight cut bleed a little, as the bleeding carries away the germs which may have been on the edge of the knife or whatever caused the wound.
Treatment:
Touch slight cute with tincture of iodine;[D] or with alcohol; or vinegar and water, half and half; or salt and water, a half teaspoonful of salt to a cup of water.
Wrap with clean gauze.
In cases of severe hemorrhage (bleeding) send immediately for a doctor. Stop bleeding by using pressure above or below wound, or by bandaging a gauze compress on the wound.