Cymorth Cyntaf i Anafiadau Bychan / First Aid for Minor Injuries
Mae'r rhan yma o'r wefan yn rhoi gwybodaeth ar gymorth cyntaf i anafiadau bychan a difrifol er mwyn ymgeisio helpu chi a yr sefyllfa cyn i gymorth proffesiynnol gyrraedd. Nid yw'r adran yn ymgeisio bod yn gwrs cymorth cyntaf ond gobeithio fe allai eich cymorth mewn rhai sefyllfa.
This section is here to give our patients information regarding First Aid for minor and serious injuries so that they can attempt to help the situation in the critical few minutes before help arrives. It is not attempting to be a first aid course, but hopefully could prove useful in certain situations.
Briwiau Bychan / Minor Cuts & Grazes
Clean the wound thoroughly with soap & water, then apply firm pressure for around 5 minutes. This will stop most bleeding, a clean dressing like a plaster or bandage can then be applied.
Llosgfa Bychan / Minor Burns
Immediately submerge the area in cold water until the pain subsides. This can take 10 to 15 minutes, but is essential to minimise the damage done to the burned tissue. Unbroken blisters should be covered by a loose dry dressing & should not be broken. Blisters where the skin is broken, or large burns should be seen by a Doctor or Nurse, or by your local Accident & Emergency Unit.
Gwaedlyd / Nose Bleeds
Nose bleeds can appear very dramatic but are usually not serious. Apply firm pressurewith finger & thumb below the nose for 10 minutes to stop the bleeding, be careful afterwards not to dislodge the clot.
Llosg Haul / Sunburn
You should always use a high factor sun cream, especially on children or if you have fair skin, since more sensitive skin can burn very rapidly. Cool burnt skin with cold water then apply aftersun lotion, paracetemol or similar medication may be helpful in reducing soreness & discomfort. For severe sunburn please refer to your GP or your local Accident & Emergency Unit.
Anafiad Pen / Head Injuries
Minor knocks or bumps can be treated with a cold, damp cloth. Seek advice from your GP or Accident & Emergency immediately if the person exhibits unconsciousness, double vision, drowsiness, confusion or vomiting.
Ysictod / Sprains
Elevate the effected limb and apply a cold compress like crushed ice or frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel or similar cloth for 15 to 20 minutes. The application of a firm bandage or compression bandage may help to ease the strain, the strain should then be rested. It may take several weeks to fully recover.
