First Aid Techniques

noun a strip of material used to cover and protect a wound

verb to cover or wrap with a bandage

• The nurse applied a sterile bandage to the wound.
• I wrapped a bandage around my finger after I cut it.
• I slapped a bandage on my knee after I fell skateboarding.
• Time is the bandage that heals all wounds.

noun a rigid support used for the immobilization of a broken bone or injured body part

• The doctor applied a splint to the patient's broken arm to immobilize it.
• I heard you have to wear a splint for a few weeks after spraining your wrist.
• I can't believe I have to rock this splint for the next month.
• She used humor as a splint to help cope with the difficult situation.

noun A device used for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery, typically by compressing a limb with a cord or tight bandage

• The paramedic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding from the deep cut.
• I had to use a tourniquet on my finger after I accidentally cut it with a knife.
• I wrapped a tourniquet around my arm to try and make my veins pop out before going to the gym.
• She felt like she needed a tourniquet to stop the emotional pain from overwhelming her.