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SHOCK

Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2011 August 6, 2020 First Aid

SHOCK ELECTRIC SHOCK Electric shock varies in intensity and may cause serious injuries which may be fatal. Breathing and heartbeat mat stop and severe burns may occur where electricity enters and leaves the body. WHAT TO DO Switch off the current {preferably at the mains} before touching the patient. Check the breathing. If breathing has stopped, start mouth-to-mouth respiration at once. If the person starts breathing again, but still unconscious, place in the recovery position. Treat any visible burns. TRAUMATIC SHOCK Shock is a life

THE FIRST AID KIT

Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2011 August 6, 2020 First Aid

THE FIRST AID KIT DRESSING BANDAGES OTHER MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS USEFUL MEDICINES Keep the first aid kit in a clearly labeled container, locked and well out of reach of children. Make sure that all adult members of the family know where it is kept.Always replace anything that has been used. Any sterile packet which has been torn or damaged is no longer sterile and should be disposed of. DRESSING Packet of assorted adhesive plasters-to cover small cuts and grazes Gauze dressing-to cover open wounds Adhesive dressing tape –to

ABSENCE OF BREATHING

Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2011 August 6, 2020 First Aid

ABSENCE OF BREATHING If someone’s breathing has stopped, emergency action in the form of artificial respiration is needed within three minutes. After four minutes irreversible brain damage can occur. Causes Heart attack drowning electric shock strangling poisoning and choking OPENING AND CLEARING THE AIRWAY If the patient is unconscious, the airway may be narrowed or blocked, making breathing impossible. WHAT TO DO Lay the patient’s face upwards. Support the back of the neck. Tilting the

UNCONSCIOUSNESS SIGNS

Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2011 August 6, 2020 First Aid

UNCONSCIOUSNESS SIGNS Drowsiness and confusion. Does not respond Coma Cuases Head injury or stroke Loss of blood Near drowning Drug overdose WHAT TO DO If breathing sounds noisy or gurgling, clear the airway If the patient is not breathing, start mouth-to-mouth respiration Place patients in the recovery position. If possible cover the patient with a blanket or jacket. Do not leave the patient unattended. THE RECOVERY POSITION The recovery position is a safe position that allows the patient to breathe freely

BLEEDING

Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2011 August 6, 2020 First Aid

BLEEDING SEVERE BLEEDING Treat bleeding as severe if: Blood spurts forcefully from the wound. If you estimate that more than 250ml of blood has been lost. If bleeding continues for more than 5 minutes. WHAT TO DO Place the patient in a comfortable position. If possible raise the injured part.

ANIMAL BITES

Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2011 August 6, 2020 First Aid

ANIMAL BITES Animal bites tend to be irregular and dirty and are prone to infection. WHAT TO DO Wash the wound with soap and water for at least ten minutes. Clean the wound with hydrogen peroxide solution, 20 volumes. Keep the solution away from eyes Apply a sterile dressing. See a doctor in case an anti tetanus injection is needed. {backbutton}

SPLINTERS

Staff WriterJanuary 18, 2011 August 6, 2020 First Aid

SPLINTERS WHAT TO DO Sterilise a pair of tweezers by boiling them in water for 10 minutes Wash the skin around the injury carefully with warm, soapy water. Make sure that you wipe outwards from the wound. Dry the skin carefully. Using tweezers pull the splinter out. {backbutton}