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Disaster Management
There are no Disasters without people Disaster Management - Multi-Institutional
Approach
Definition:
Disaster is any occurance that causes
Damage
Economic Disruption
Loss of Human Life Deterioration of Health & Health Services
On a scale sufficient to warrant an extraordinaryresponse from outside the community or Area of
Tragedy.
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Disasters
Natural
SlowSudden
Man Made
TYPES OF DISASTERS
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Sudden Disasters
Earth Quakes Under Sea Earth Quakes (Tsunami)
Floods
Tropical Storms
Volcano Eruptions
Land Slides
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Slow Disasters
Draught
Famines
Environmental Degradation Deforestation
Pest Infestations
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Man Made Disasters
Industrial / Technological
System Failures / Accidents
Spillages / Gas Leaks Explosions
Fires
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Other Disasters
Wars & Civil Strikes
Armed Aggression
Insurgency Terrorism
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Emergency Relief & ResuscitationServices during Disaster
Disaster is a situation when Number of patientsfar exceed the capacity of Health care providersduring peace time.
In Disasters, there is always severe pressure onMedical personnel (Doctors, Nurses, Para-Medical) and severe constraint on MedicalEquipment, Transport, House Keeping Facilities
Therefore careful planning will go a long way inin avoiding pig-falls in Disaster Management.
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Pre-requisites of Disaster Planning
1. Emergency system must be functioning well ona routine basis.
2. Sufficient scope in the form of
Trained Man Power
Equipment
Materials
Space
3. Laid down Drill Procedures Details offunctions of each Individual Departments
4. Frequent Rehearsals of the Above
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Modern Management of Injured
Treat Lethal Injury First
Primary Survey
Primary Resuscitation
Secondary Survey Definitive Care
Triage
Identify what is Killing theVictim & Treat then & there
Hospital Setup andSpecialist Care
Immediate Urgent Non-urgent
Resuscitation UrgentTreatment Area
Non-UrgentTreatment Area
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Primary Survey
A. Air way & C. Spine ControlB. Breathing & Ventilation
C. Circulation & Control of Hemorrhage
D. Dysfunction of CNS
E. Exposure to Controlled Environment
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Pre-Hospital Retrieval & Management
Air Way Protect & Spine
Oxygenation
Covering with Warm Clothing Scaling open
Control external Bleeding
Monitor Neurological skills
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Monitoring Neurological skills
A. Alertness.V. Response to Voice
P. Response to pain
U. Unresponsiveness
P. Pupil size and reaction.
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Trimordial DistributionDeath Injury
Death
Time0 3 Hrs2 Wks 4 Wks
Immediate -50% Early -30% Late - 20%
Laceration of -
Brain & Brain Stem
Aorta
Spinal Cord
Heart
Air Way Obstruction
Massive Blood Loss
Multiple long bones
Dys-function of CNS
Sepsis
Multi-organ Failure
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MEDICAL AID AT THE TIME OF
RAILWAY ACCIDENTS
(GENERAL POLICY)
RAPID EVACUATION AFTER
RENDERING IMMEDIATE ANDNECESSARY FIRST AID
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MEDICAL AID AT THE TIME OF RAILWAY
ACCIDENTS Contd.
TIME IS THE KEY
THE TIME FACTOR IS OF PARAMOUNT
IMPORTANCE IN REMOVING THE
INJURED PERSONS TO THE NEARESTHOSPITALS BY THE FIRST AVAILABLE
MEANS OF TRANSPORT TO ENABLE
ALL NECESSARY MEDICAL AID BE
RENDERED.
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TYPES OF ACCIDENT RELIEF MEDICAL
EQUIPMENT
(Available in Indian Railways)1. SCALE - I : IN MEDICAL VEHICLES, AS
PART OF ACCIDENT RELIEF TRAINS.
2. SCALEII : AS BOXES, AT SPECIFIEDSTATIONS LOCATED PREFERABLY ONEITHER SIDE OF SCALEI STATIONS.
3. POMKA: (PORTABLE MEDICAL KIT FORACCIDENTS)IN ALL HEALTH UNITS,
POLYCLINICS AND SUB-DIVISIONAL,DIVISIONAL AND ZONAL HOSPITALS
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4. FIRST AID BOXES IN ALL STATIONSDEALING WITH PASSENGER TRAFFIC,WORKSHOPS, MARSHALLING YARDS,LOCOSHEDS AND C&W DEPOTS AND ALSOIN BREAKDOWN VANS OF ACCIDENT
RELIEF TRAINS AND GUARDS.
5. SPECIAL FIRST AID BOXESPROVIDED INALL LONG DISTANCE SUPERFAST,SHATABDI AND RAJDHANI TRAINS
6. FIRST AID BOXES FOR GANGMEN
TYPES OF ARME Contd.
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POLICY REGARDING PROVISION OF DIFFERENT
TYPES OF ACCIDNET RELIEF MEDICAL EQUPMENT
ARME- SCALE-I ACCIDENT RELIEF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
SCALEI IN MEDICAL VEHICLES FORMS AUNIT OF THE ACCIDENT RELIEF TRAIN AND ISSTATIONED AT DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERSAND AT OTHER SELECTED IMPORTANT
STATIONS PREFERABLY WHERE THERE AREHOSPITALS OR HEALTH UNITS IN CHARGE OFRAILWAY MEDICAL OFFICERS.
THE FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE IS TOCARRY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO THE SITEOF ACCIDENT SO THAT PROMPT MEDICAL
AID COULD BE RENDERED AND INJUREDPERSONS TRANSPORTED EXPEDITIOUSLY TOTHE NEAREST HOSPITALS.
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SCALE - II ACCIDENT RELIEF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
SCALEII IS LOCATED AT SELECTED
STATIONS WHERE THERE IS NO ACCIDENTRELIEF TRAIN.
THEY SHOULD BE LOCATED AT EVERY 80 TO100 KMS APART AND PREFERABLY WHERETHERE IS A RAILWAY HOSPITAL OR AHEALTH UNIT.
GENERALLY THERE SHOULD BE AT LEASTONE SCALE II EQUIPMENT STATIONED ONEITHER SIDE OF A SCALE I EQUIPMENT SO
THAT IN CASE OF MAJOR ACCIDENTS, ATLEAST ONE OR THE OTHER CAN REACH ANDBE AVAILABLE AT THE SITE OF ACCIDENT INQUICK RESPONSE.
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THE EQUIPMENT WHICH CONSISTS OF 3 SETS OFPOMKA AND ADDITIONAL ITEMS SHOULD BE IN
CHARGE OF THE STATION MANAGER/DY..S.S ANDSHOULD BE STORED IN PORTABLE BOXES OFSUITABLE SIZE AND STANDARD PATTERN ASAPPROVED BY THE CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR, ON ARAISED CONCRETE PLATFORM SO THAT ITS BOTTOMDOES NOT TOUCH THE FLOOR, IN A SEPARATE ROOM
OR ADJACENT TO THE STATION BUILDING. IF NECESSARY, A ROOM SHOULD BE SPECIALLY
CONSTRUCTED FOR THE PURPOSE. IT SHOULD HAVESEPARATE ENTRY AND EXIT ONE ON EITHER SIDE,AND IT SHOULD BE SO SITUATED AS TO FACILITATEEASY LOADING OF THE BOXES IN TRAIN. FOR QUICKTRANSPORTING, LOADING AND UNLOADING OF THEBOXES CONTAINING SCALE II EQUIPMENT, AWHEELBARROW WITH HANDLE SHOULD ALSO BEPROVIDED
SCALE II Contd.
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POMKA
CONTENTS OF POMKA SHOULD BE STORED IN
A CONVENIENT SUITCASE (SIZE 21 INCHES)FOR EASY TRANSPORT BY ROAD/RAIL.
THERE SHOULD BE ONE SET OF POMKA INHEALTH UNITS & POLYCLINICS AND TWO
SETS IN SUB-DIVISIONAL HOSPITALS.
THE DIVISIONAL/ZONAL HOSPITALS AREREQUIRED TO HAVE THREE SETS OF POMKAWITH SOME ADDITIONAL ITEMS.
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STATIC FIRST AID BOXES IN BREAKDOWNVANS OF ACCIDENT RELIEF TRAINS, ANDAT STATIONS, WORKSHOPS, YARDS, LOCOSHEDS AND CARRIAGE AND WAGONDEPOTS ETC., SHOULD BE HUNG IN APROMINENT PLACE ON A WALL BRACKETIN THE RESPECTIVE OFFICES.
THESE BOXES SHOULD BE MADE OFMETAL, PREFERABLY ALUMINUM, WITHTHE LID FITTING WELL DOWN OVER THESIDES AS TO BE DUST PROOF, AND SHOULDHAVE A HANDLE OR A CANVAS STRAPARRANGEMENT FOR EASE OF CARRYING.
THE EXACT SIZE AND PATTERN OF THEBOXES SHOULD BE STANDARDISED BY THECHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR.
FIRST AID BOXES
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THE KEYS OF FIRST AID BOXES FOR USE AT STATICLOCATIONS SUCH AS STATIONS, MARSHALLING YARDS,WORKSHOPS, LOCO SHEDS, CARRIAGE AND WAGON
DEPOTS, ETC., WILL BE KEPT IN CHARGE OF THE LOCALSUPERVISORS ON DUTY.
STATION MASTERS/DY.SS SHOULD MAINTAIN A LIST OFALL RAILWAY AND NON RAILWAY MEDICALINSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE PRACTITIONERS AND FIRST-
AIDERS AVAILABLE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
THESE LISTS SHOULD BE EXHIBITED IN A CONSPICUOUSPLACE IN THE OFFICE OF THE STATION MASTER AT EACHSTATION FOR THE GUIDANCE OF ALL CONCERNED.
THE STATION MASTER SHOULD MAKE CERTAIN THATTHESE LISTS ARE KEPT UP-TO-DATE. THE MEDICALOFFICER IN CHARGE OF THE SECTION SHOULDPERIODICALLY INSPECT THE SAME TO SEE THAT THESEARE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND KEPT UPDATED.
FIRST AID BOX Contd.
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A RAILWAY EMPLOYEE OR A PASSENGER OR ATRESPASSER SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BEINJURED ONLY WHEN HE/SHE ISINCAPACITATED FROM THE FOLLOWINGCUSTOMARY VOCATION FOR MORE THANFORTY EIGHT HOURS, SUCH INJURIES ARE
CLASSIFIED AS UNDER SERIOUS (INCLUDE GRIEVOUS INJURIES AS
DEFINED BELOW)
MINOR OR SIMPLE, BUT EXCLUDINGTRIVIAL INJURIES SUCH AS ABRASIONS OR
BRUISES.
CLASSIFICATION OF INJURIES
CLASSIFICATION OF INJURIES
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EMASCULATION
PERMANENT PRIVATION OF THE SIGHT OF EITHEREYE.
PERMANENT PRIVATION OF THE HEARING OFEITHER EAR.
PRIVATION OF ANY MEMBER OR JOINT.
DESTRUCTION OF PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT OF
POWERS OF ANY MEMBER OR JOINT. PERMANENT DISFIGUREMENT OF HEAD OR FACE.
FRACTURE OR DISLOCATION OF A BONE ORTOOTH.
ANY HURT WHICH ENDANGERS LIFE, OR WHICH
CAUSES THE SUFFERER TO BE, IN SEVERE BODILYPAIN OR UNABLE TO FOLLOW HIS ORDINARYPURSUITS DURING THE SPACE OF TWENTY DAYS
CLASSIFICATION OF INJURIES
GRIEVOUS INJURIES Contd.
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INJURIES OTHER THAN THOSE DEFINEDABOVE ARE CONSIDERED TO BE MINOR ORSIMPLE INJURIES.
APART FROM THE INJURED CASES AS ABOVE,THERE MAY BE CASES WHERE A PASSENGEROR TRESPASSER RECEIVES ONLY PETTYABRASIONS OR BRUISES. THESE ARE OFTRIVIAL NATURE AND TECHNICALLYSPEAKING SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS
INJURED PERSONS
CLASSIFICATION OF INJURIES Contd.
MINOR/SIMPLE INJURIES & TRIVIAL INJURIES
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THE MOST SUITABLE AND RESPONSIBLE
RAILWAY OFFICIAL ON WHOM IS TO DEVOLVETHE RESPONSIBILITY OF SUMMONING THENEAREST AVAILABLE MEDICAL AID ACCORDINGTO THE URGENCY OF THE CASE IS THE STATIONMASTER.
WHEN THE STATION MASTER ON DUTYRECEIVES INFORMATION THAT THERE HAS BEENA SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN HIS JURISDICTION ANDTHE SERVICES OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENTARE NECESSARY, HE SHOULD IMMEDIATELY
TAKE ACTION TO SEND THE ACCIDENT RELIEFMEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO THE SITE OF ACCIDENTBY THE FIRST AVAILABLE MEANS OFTRANSPORT.
STATION MASTER KEY PERSON IN RAILWAY
ACCIDENTS
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IF THE EQUIPMENT IS BEING SENT BY THERELIEF TRAIN, AND THE MEDICAL
OFFICER DOES NOT ARRIVE BEFORE THE
TRAIN IS READY TO START, THE
EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE SENT WITH THE
TRAIN IN CHARGE OF A RESPONSIBLE
PERSON, PREFERABLY ONE HOLDING A
FIRST AID CERTIFICATE. THIS MEDICAL
EQUIPMENT WILL BE PLACED AT THE
DISPOSAL OF ANY AVAILABLE MEDICALMAN ON THE SPOT.
STATION MASTER KEY PERSON IN RAILWAY
ACCIDENTS Contd.
RECORDING INFORMATION OF
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NAME
FULL ADDRESS. TICKET/PASS NO. WITH FULL PARTICULARS OF
JOURNEY. TWO MARKS OF IDENTIFICATION. DETAILS OF INJURIES.
EXISTING DEFORMITIES AND OLD SCARS. ONLY ROUGH NOTES ARE TO BE RECORDED AT
THE SITE OF THE ACCIDENT. DETAILED REPORTS TO BE MADE OUT LATER. THE OFFICIAL NOMINATED BY THE DRM WILL
ALSO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR REFRESHMENTSAND FOOD AND TO COLLECT NAMES ANDADDRESS OF THE RELATIVES OF THE INJUREDPASSENGERS TO BE INFORMED
RECORDING INFORMATION OF
PASSENGER INJURY
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CAUTION
NO STATEMENT WITH REGARD TO NUMBER OR
NATURE OF CASUALTIES SHOULD BE GIVENMEMBERS OF PRESS OR PUBLIC TILL ALL
CASUALTIES HAVE BEEN RECONCILED AND AFTER
ENSURING THAT NOT A SINGLE CASE HAS ESCAPED
ATTENTION.
THESE RECONCILED AND FINAL FIGURES SHOULD
ONLY BE GIVEN TO PRESS OR PUBLIC BY THE
SENIOR MOST RAILWAY OFFICIAL ON THE SPOT.
EXAMPLE : DRM, CMS OR OTHER DIVISIONAL
OFFICERS AS THE CASE MAY BE.
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IN MAJOR RAILWAY ACCIDENTS WHERE THE
NUMBER OF CASUALTIES IS EXPECTED TO BELARGE, IT MAY BE WORTHWHILE TOESTABLISH ONE OR MORE TEMPORARY FIELDDRESSING STATIONS AT THE SITE OFACCIDENT.
AS ON THESE OCCASIONS, THE MEDICALSTAFF ARE FULLY ENGAGED IN DEALINGWITH THE CASUALTY CASES, A RESPONSIBLEOFFICIAL SHOULD BE DETAILED BY THEDIVISIONAL RAILWAY MANAGER TO TAKENOTES, REGARDING DETAILS OF THE INJURED
AS MENTIONED AND AS DICTATED BY THEDOCTOR.
TEMPORARY FIELD DRESSING STATIONS
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TEMPORARY FIELD DRESSING
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DUTIES OF ATTENDING DOCTOR
RAILWAY MEDICAL OFFICER PROVIDINGMEDICAL AID AT THE SITE OF ACCIDENTSHALL USE DOCTORS APRONS WITH ARM
RED CROSS BADGES.
ALL OTHER MEDICAL PERSONNELRENDERING MEDICAL AID AT THEACCIDENT SITE SHALL WEAR ARMBADGES.
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ATTENDING DOCTOR TO RECORD ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION FOR OFFICIAL INQUIRY
TIME AND MODE OF RECEIPT OF FIRST
INFORMATION OF ACCIDENT TIME OF OCCURRENCE OF THE ACCIDENT.
TIME OF HIS DEPARTURE FROM HIS STATIONFOR THE SITE OF ACCIDENT.
TRANSPORT USED.
DETAILS OF THE STAFF WHO ACCOMPANIED,AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TAKEN OR ORDEREDTO BE DESPATCHED TO THE SITE OF ACCIDENT.
TIME OF HIS ARRIVAL AT THE SITE OF
ACCIDENT. COPIES OF ALL MESSAGES, INCLUDING
TELEPHONIC MESSAGES TO HIS IMMEDIATESUPERIOR OR ANY OTHER PERSON.
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SUBMISSION OF REPORTS
ON RETURN TO HEAD QUARTERS A DETAIL
REPORT SHALL BE MADE OUT BASED ON ROUGHREPORT MADE EARLIER WHICH SHOULDINCLUDE HOW EACH CASE HAS BEEN DISPOSEDOFF.
THE DETAIL REPORT SHALL ALSO INCLUDE THEPARTICULARS OF NON-RAILWAY DOCTORS AND
NAME AND ADDRESS OF SUCH DOCTORS. THE REPORT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE CMD
ALONG WITH INJURY REPORTS ON ACCIDENTBLOCK FORMS FOR PASSENGERS AND RAILWAYEMPLOYEES SEPARATELY.
THESE NOTES SHOULD BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL ASTHEY FORM IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS FORCOMPENSATION.
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FIRST AID
The immediate treatment given to thevictim of an accident or sudden illnessbefore the arrival of the doctor is calledFirst Aid.
AIM/OBJECTIVES Save the life.
Promote the recovery.
Prevent the worsening of the condition.
Arrange the transport.
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Contents of the First Aid box.
Set of splints. : One Set
Roller Bandage : 10 Triangular bandages : 4
Tourniquet bandages : 2
Cotton Wool : 4
Safety Pins : 10 Adhesive Dressing : 20
Paracetamol Tab : 20
Antiseptic Cream : 1
Diazepam Tab : 10 Injury Card : 1
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UTILISATION OF FIRST AID BOX ITEMS:
TRIANGULAR BANDAGES:
To retain dressings and splints in position and to
immobilize fractures.
To afford support to an injured pact or in the formof slings.
To control bleeding.
To reduce or prevent swelling. To assist in the lifting and carrying of casualties.
Mainly used as bandages like Head bandage, chestbandage, shoulder bandage, elbow bandage, handbandage, hip bandage, foot bandage etc. It is alsoused as slings like Arm sling, Triangular sling andcuff and collar sling.
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UTILISATION OF FIRST AID BOX ITEMS:
Tourniquet/Rubber Bandage:- It isused to stop bleeding and to stopspreading of poison when snake bites.
Roller Bandages:- It is used to retaindressings and splints in position and to
cover the wounds. SPLINTS:-They are used to immobilize
and support the fractured limbs.
Paracetamol Tab:- These are used to
relieve minor pains.
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UTILISATION OF FIRST AID BOX ITEMS:
Antiseptic Cream:- It is used to minimizeor prevent infection to wounds.
Cotton wool:- It is used to clean/pad thewounds. It is also to be utilised to absorbdischarges when there is a wound.
Adhesive Dressings:- It is used for minorwounds only.
Safety Pins:- It is used when Triangularbandage used for victim.
Injury Card:- To maintain the account ofthe First Aid items.
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ASPHYXIA (SUFFOCATION)
Definition:- When lungs are not getting sufficient
fresh air, important organs of body mainly braindeprive of oxygen, it is a dangerous condition calledAsphyxia.
Causes:- 1. Drowning
2. Breathing polluted air
3. Pressing of wind pipe(Hanging, Throttling and strangulation)
4. Choking
5. Pressure/weight on chest.
6. Electric shock7. Some poisons.
8. Obstruction in air passage.
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Signs and Symptoms of
Asphyxia/Suffocation
Low/No Breathing
Blue/Pale colour of cheeks and lips.
Swelling of veins at neck.
Unconsciousness.
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General Treatment for Asphyxia:
Remove cause from casualty or casualty fromcause.
Ensure more fresh air (By opening doors andwindows and removing the people surrounded);loosen the tight clothing at chest and neckregions.
Start artificial Respiration without wasting evenfew seconds.
Arrange medical aid.Note:-
Normal Breathing (Respiration) Rate 15 18
times per minute. Normal Heart Beat/pulse rate 72 times perminute.
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HEART ATTACKTHE TERM COVERS CORONARY THROMBOSIS CORONARY
OBSTRUCTION, MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION AND OTHER FORMS OF
HEART DISEASE. SYMPTOMS & SIGNS:
Sudden crushing, vice-like pain in the centre of the chest (Sometimesdescribed as severe indigestion) which may spread to the arms, throat,jaw, abdomen or back, and does not subside with rest.
Sudden dizziness or giddiness causing the casualty to sit down or leanagainst a wall.
Skin may be ashen, lips and extremities may become blue (Cyanosist)
Profuse sweating may develop.
Breathlessness can occur.
Fast pulse, which becomes weaker and may become irregular.
Symptoms and signs of shock.
Unconsciousness may develop.
Breathing and heartbeat may stop.
HEART ATTACK
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HEART ATTACK Contd.TREATMENT
If the casualty is conscious, gently support and place him
in a half-sitting position with his head and shoulderssupported and his knees bent.
Do not let him move unnecessarily as this will put extrastrain on his heart.
Loosen any constricting clothing around his neck, chest
and waist. Check breathing rate , Pulse and level of responsiveness at
10-minute intervals.
If he becomes unconscious, open his airway and checkbreathing. Complete the ABC of Resuscitation if requiredand place him in the Recovery Position.
Arrange urgent medical aid or removal to hospital.Transport as a stretcher case, maintaining the treatmentposition.
M th t M th M th d f A tifi i l R i ti
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Mouth to Mouth Method of Artificial Respirations:
Place the casualty on his back on a plain and hard surface.
Sit by the side of the face, place the hand by the side of chin,
and push it farther so that clear ventilation at throat. Cover the casualtys mouth with clean cloth and pinch the
nostrils.
Open your mouth, take fresh air, cover the lips of casualty withyour lips, and blow the air into the mouth of casualty @ 10-12
times per minute. While blowing ensure that nostrils are pinched and chest is
rising. If chest is not raising it indicates some obstruction in airpassage clear the air passage and restart Mouth to Mouthartificial respiration. This process to be continued until the
normal is resumed or Doctor arrives which ever is earlier. Mouth to Nose method of artificial Respiration: - In this
method blow the air into the nose of the victim by closing themouth of the victim with fingers.
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WHEN HEART STOPS FUNCTIONING
If the Heart is not working you will noticethe following.
The face is blue or pale.
Heart beat and pulse at the root of Neck(carotid pulse) are not felt.
Note: -a) Even if the casualty is breathing but the
breathing is not normal, it is wise to start
Artificial respiration.
b) Do not begin Heart compression until youare sure that the heart has stoppedbeating.
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EXTERNAL HEART COMPRESSION or CARDIACMASSAGE.
Place the casualty flat on his back on a hardsurface and remove the cloths over the chest. Feel and mark the lower part of the sternum. Place the heel of your left hand on the marked
point make sure that the palm and fingers are
not in contact with chest. Place the heel of the right hand over the lefthand.
With your right hand heel press the sternumtowards the spine. It can be pressed upto 1 to
1.5 inches.
EXTERNAL HEART COMPRESSION or CARDIAC
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EXTERNAL HEART COMPRESSION or CARDIACMASSAGE. Contd.
Adults should be given about 60 pressures per minute.
For children from 2 to 10 years pressure with one handheel will be enough, but pressure should be
@ 80-90 times per minute. For infants below 2 yearspressures with two fingers is good enough and appliedat a rate of 100 times per minute.
Press firmly but carefully, carelessness may cause injuryto ribs.
If the treatment is effective
colour will become normal.
Pupil will contract.
Carotid pulse begins. When pulse is not restarted, continue compression till
the patient reaches the hospital or Doctor arrives thespot.
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EXTERNAL HEART COMPRESSION or CARDIAC
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EXTERNAL HEART COMPRESSION or CARDIACMASSAGE. Contd.
If heart and breathing both are failed.
IF THERE IS ONE FIRST AIDERgive 2inflations of artificial respiration and thengive 15 heart compressions and repeat theprocess.
IF THERE ARE TWO FIRST AIDERS Istperson will give two inflations of artificialrespiration then IInd person will give fivetimes heart compressions and repeat theprocess till the normal is resume or doctor
arrives which ever is earlier.
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SHOCK
Definition:- Shock is severe depression to vitalfunctions of organs like brain, heart, lungs etc. due
to less blood supply to the brain. Established Shock:- Established shock or true shock
is due to less blood supply to the brain.
Causes:- 1. Wounds.
2. Fractures3. Burns & Scalds
4. Snake bite
5. Sunstroke
6. Heart attack7. Dog bite
8. Electrical shock etc.
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Signs & Symptoms of Shock
1. The skin may appear pale and is cool and
clammy to the touch.2. The heartbeat is weak and rapid, andbreathing is slow and shallow. The bloodpressure is reduced.
3. The eyes lack shine and seem to stare.Sometimes the pupils are dilated.
4. The person may feel Giddiness (symptom),Vomiting sensation, Thirsty.
5. The person may be conscious or unconscious.If conscious, the person may faint or be very
weak or confused. On the other hand, shocksometimes causes a person to become overlyexcited and anxious.
P ti ft i j
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Precautions after an injury:
1. Get the person to lie down on his or her back andelevate the feet higher than the person's head. Keep the
person from moving unnecessarily.
2. Keep the person warm and comfortable. Loosen tightclothing and cover the person with a blanket. Do not givethe person anything to drink.
3. If the person is vomiting or bleeding from the mouth,place the person on his or her side to prevent choking.
4. Treat any injuries appropriately (bleeding, brokenbones, etc.).
5. Summon emergency medical assistance immediately
WOUNDS AND HEMORRHAGE
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WOUNDS AND HEMORRHAGE(BLEEDING)
Definition:- Wound is breakageof skin/tissue.
Types of Wounds:
1. Contused Wounds
2. Lacerated Wounds3. Punctured Wounds
4. Incised Wounds.
WOUNDS
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WOUNDS
Blunt instruments cause contused woundswhere there is no opening.
Lacerated wounds are caused by irregularedges of instruments like glass piecesmetal pieces, machine injuries, animal sitesand occurrences where the edges ofwound is irregular.
Sharp edged instruments like Razor/knifecause incised wounds where the edge ofwound is in straight line.
Punctured wounds are caused by sharpedged instruments like needles, nails and
most of gun-shot wounds where lessopening and more deep.
Ci l ti f Bl d
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Circulation of Blood
The circulatory system consists
Heart, Lungs, Arteries, Capillaries andveins.
A average Heart beat /Pulse rate:-
72 times per minute
While noticing the pulse we have toobserve speed, Strength and Rhythm ofpulse.
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T f Bl di (H h )
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Types of Bleeding (Hemorrhage)
Artery Bleeding Bright red in colour and
flow in jets.
Vein Bleedings Dark red in colour andflow continuously.
Capillary Bleedings Red in colour and
Oozing from all parts of wound.
Danger of wounds:
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Danger of wounds:
It allows precious blood to escape
from body. It permits harmful Bacteria/virus or
other injurious agents to enter intobody.
Direct Pressure Method. Indirect Pressure Method.
General Treatment (First Aid) to Wounds:
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General Treatment (First Aid) to Wounds:
Place the victim in sitting/lying position andelevate the injured part if possible.
Expose the wound and clean the wound andsurrounding area but do not disturb bloodclot if already there.
Remove any foreign body which arefloating.
Arrest bleeding by applying pressure directlyon the wound or apply constrictive bandage.
Apply Antiseptic cream, dressing andbandage.
Immobilize the part where it is possible. Give pain relievers and treat for shock. Arrange Medical Aid.
I t t P P i t
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Important Pressure Points:
Carotid Pressure point on the neck either
side of voice box.
Sub-clarion P.Ps on the inner end ofcollar bone.
Bronchial P.P. on the inner side of upper
arm.
Femoral P.P. on the thigh bone.
Nose bleeding T eatment
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Nose bleeding Treatment :
Place the victim near a window or against
current of air in sitting position with thehead slightly bent forward.
Pinch the junction of the Nose just belowthe hard part. If available put ice piece
over the nose. Advice him to use his mouth to breath and
avoid breathing through nose.
Warn him not to blow the nose.
Do not block the nostrils. Arrange medical aid.
Ear bleeding Treatment:
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Ear bleeding Treatment:
Place the victim on a suitable place on side-
ways, and see that the affected ear is down (ifboth ears bleeding keep face upward and headlittle bit low for free drainage of blood.
Do not block the ear.
Arrange medical aid. InternalBleeding: Whenever internal organs
or blood vessels got damaged and bloodcomes out through mouth, nose ,ears etc. suchbleeding is known as internal bleeding.
INTERNAL BLEEDING
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INTERNAL BLEEDING
SYMPTOMS OF INTERNAL BLEEDING
Giddiness. Skin becomes pale, cold and clammy.
Pulse gets rapid but very weak.
Sweating, Thirsty, feels vomitingsensation.
Become unconscious.
TREATMENT FOR INTERNAL BLEEDING.
Check-up air-way, breathing and heart if anyfailure restore them. Lay him on his back
and raise the legs by using pillow to enablethe blood supply to the brain.
HEAD INJURY
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HEAD INJURY
HEADINJURY:- As a result of head injury
blood and brain fluid may flow out of the nose,ear or mouth.
Symptoms:
Giddiness.
Skin becomes pale, cold and clammy. Pulse gets rapid but very weak.
Sweating, Thirsty, feels vomiting sensation.
Become unconscious.
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Treatment: Ask the person not to blow his nose. Do not pack
ear or nose. Lay the patient on the affected side.
Ensure tongue should not fall back. Embedded Objects Whether youve stepped on a nail or fallen on broken
glass, never try to pull out an object embedded in awound. Removing embedded objects from a wound
may cause more damage and increase bleeding.Instead, follow these tips:
Place a clean, preferably sterile dressing around theobject.
Build up padding around the object so it doesnt
move. Secure padding a narrow bandage. Get medical help.
BURNS AND SCALDS
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BURNS AND SCALDS Burns can be caused by fire, the sun,
chemicals, heated objects or fluids, and
electricity. They can be minor problems or life-threatening emergencies. Distinguishing aminor burn from a more serious burn involvesdetermining the degree of damage to thetissues of the body. If you are not sure howserious the burn is, seek emergency medicalhelp.
First-degree burns are those in which only theouter layer of skin is burned. The skin is usuallyred and some swelling and pain may occur.Unless the burn involves large portions of the
body, it can be treated at home.
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BURNS AND SCALDS Contd.
Second-degree burns are those in which thefirst layer of skin has been burned through
and the second layer of skin is also burned.In these burns, the skin reddens intenselyand blisters develop. Severe pain andswelling also occur. If a second-degree burnis no larger than 2 or 3 inches in diameter, itcan be treated at home. If the burn covers alarger area, seek medical attention.
Third-degree burns are the most serious andinvolve all layers of skin. Fat, nerves,muscles, and even bones may be affected.
Areas may be charred black or appear a drywhite. These burns should receiveemergency medical attention.
Steps to be followed for minor burns
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Steps to be followed for minor burnsat home:
1. If the skin is not broken, run coolwater over the burn for severalminutes.
2. Cover the burn with a sterilebandage or clean cloth.
Treatment for major burns :
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Treatment for major burns :
1. Remove the person from the source of the burn (fire,electrical current, etc.).
2. If the person is not breathing, begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation immediately.
3. Remove all smoldering clothing to stop further burning.4. If the person is breathing sufficiently, cover the
burned area with a cool, moist, sterile bandage or clean
cloth. Do not place any creams, ointments or ice on theburned area or break blisters. Look for medical help.Protect from nearby hazards.
Scald is an injury caused by Moist Heat such asHot water, milk oil tar steam etc.
If a persons cloth catches fire, do not allow him to runpour plenty of water or gently place him on ground androll him slowly to put off flames.
DEGREES OF BURNS
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DEGREES OF BURNS Degrees of burns: Ist degree - Redness of skin and blister formation, IInd degree - Internal tissue damage and scar
formation, IIIrd degree - Complete charring of part. General treatment (F.A.Treatment) for Burns and
scalds. Cool and clean the affected area with wet cloth/cotton
or flood with water or dip into water if it is possible.Remove any constraint articles like bangles, rings,watches immediately otherwise they can not beremoved later. Remove the burnt cloths by cuttingwhich are not stick to the skin.
Cover the area preferably with laundered towel andbandage but do not disturb blisters while bandage.
If he is conscious give water with pinch of salt to makegood of lost salt and water, weak tea with more sugaralso may be given if he is not diabetic patient.
FRACTURE, DISLOCATION, SPRAIN AND
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, ,CRAMP
Definitions:-
Fracture is breakage, crack/bend of a bone.
Dislocation is displacement of one or more bones
from joint..
Sprain is wrenching tearing of cartilage near amovable joint.
Strain is over lapping of muscles at a particular
place. Cramp sudden painful involuntary contraction of
voluntary muscles.
FRACTURES
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FRACTURES
Causes :- Direct Force, Indirect force andMuscle action.
Signs and symptoms -1. Pain2. Tenderness (Sever pain by gentle touch)3. Swelling
4. Loss of power5. Deformity (Bending/breaking into pieces)6. Crepitus (bonny gratting sounds)7. Unnatural movements.8. Irregularity (by touching or comparing with
other limb)
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FRACTURES Contd.
Types of Fractures:-
Simple Fracture:- The broken ends of thebone do not out open the skin and thusremain inside only.
Compound Fracture:- When the fracturedbone is in contact with outside air as a
result of an injury. Complicated Fracture:- In addition to the
fracture, an important internal organ likethe brain or major blood vessel, the spinalcord, lungs, lever, spleen etc. may also beinjured.
FRACTURES Contd.
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First Aid tips for Fractures:
Steady and support the injured limb. Do not move the person.
Dress wounds and control bleeding. Check for circulation beyond the site of the fracture. If
impaired, get medical help quickly.
If the injured person must be moved from the site, secure thelimb with padded splints and bandages.
Reassure the injured person, and keep him warm. Give pain relievers and treat for shock if necessary.
Arrange medical aid as early as possible.
Sprain and Strain F.A.Treatment:
Place in suitable position and put firm bandage and in case ofstrain wet it with water frequently.
Arrange medical aid.
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POISONS
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Definition: Any substance (liquid, solid or gas) when enterinto body in sufficient quantity which has power to injure thehealth or destroy life is called poison.
A poisoning may or may not be obvious. Sometimes the sourceof a poisoning can be easily identified -- an open bottle ofmedication or a spilled bottle of household cleaner. Look forthese signs if you suspect a poisoning :
1. Burns or redness around the mouth and lips.
2. Breath that smells like chemicals.3. Burns, stains, and odors on the person, his or herclothing, or on the furniture, floor, rugs, or otherobjects in the surrounding area.
4. Vomiting, difficulty breathing or other unexpectedsymptoms.
If you can find no indication of poisoning, do not treat theperson for poisoning, but call for emergency help.
Suspected poisoning?
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take the following steps:
1. Some products have instructions on the label
specifying what to do if a poisoning occurs. If theproduct known to be the poison has theseinstructions, follow them.
2. If the person is alert, give him or her a glass of water ormilk or white portion of the egg to drink. The liquid will
slow the rate at which the poison is absorbed by thebody. But if the person is weak, lethargic, unconsciousdo not give him or her anything by mouth.
3. If you cannot identify the poison or there are noinstructions on the product label, call for medical help
immediately.4. Certain poisons should be vomited; others should not. If
you do not know the identity of the substanceswallowed, do not induce vomiting.
Suspected poisoning?t k th f ll i t
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take the following steps: Contd.
5. If you are told to induce vomiting in the person
who has swallowed poison, use syrup of ipecac todo so. An alternative method to induce vomiting istouching the back of the throat of the person toinitiate gagging. If you have no other alternative,have the person drink a glass of warm watercontaining 1 teaspoon of dried mustard or 3
teaspoons of salt. After the person has vomited,give a glass of water or milk.6. If the poison has spilled on the person's clothing,
skin, or eyes, remove the clothing and flush theskin or eyes with cool or lukewarm water for 20minutes.
7. Get immediate medical attention. If you haveidentified the poison, take the container with you.
Gas poisons enter through breathing
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Gas poisons enter through breathing.
TREATMENT:- Take the casualty to safeplace and start artificial respiration if
necessary (before enter into room make
proper ventilation cover face with wet cloth,
take long breath and hold it and tie a rope to
your vest (life belt) and ask the outsiders topull you out if necessary.
Swallowed Poisons:- Enter through mouth.
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TREATMENT:- Act quickly and collect poison or carterand/or send messenger for doctor, before doctorarrives.
1. Check whether he is conscious or not ifunconscious check breathing and pulse. If there isno breathing start artificial respiration and if thereis no pulse start cardiac massage except corrosivechemicals like Acids or Alkalies (by giving emetic
like salty water etc. or tickle the back of throat (incase of children tightly catch the jaws).2. Dilute poison by making him to drink more water.3. Neutralize poison by giving antidote with water
Eg. Acids Chalk powder etc., Alkalies. Lemon juice,
Aspiri cooking soda if not readily available washingsoda, sleeping pills, Epsim/common salt.
Swallowed Poisons:- Enter through mouth.
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Swallowed Poisons: Enter through mouth.Contd.
4. If it is doubt or proper antidote is not available givesoothing drinks such as milk, white of egg,Rice/Barley/Wheat-flour/Charcoal powder mixed inwater, Tender coconut water etc.
NOTE:- Among soothing drinks char-coal powder is
cheaper and most effective but to get it difficult now-a-days but use presence of mind and make char-coal byburning bread or wooden piece in flame.
Injected Poisons:- Entered skin either through injectionneedles or by snake bites/insect bites and rabey animalbites where the First aid is required.
SNAKE BITE TREATMENT (F.A.)
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SNAKE BITE TREATMENT (F.A.)
Tie Rubber (Constriction) Bandage (if the bite
took place on legs/bands)
Wash the area immediately with flow of
water.
Dont allow him to run or walk.
Treat the wound.
Treat for shock.
Give Artificial Respiration if there are any
signs of Asphyxia.
Arrange medical aid or carry the person to thedoctor.
DOG BITE
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TREATMENT:-(Disease Rabies and spread through virus)
Wash the bitten area with soap water or anyother antiseptic solution.
Encourage bleeding and do not cover thewound.
Collect information about dog and dog bite
such as it is pet/stray dog and provoking/nonprovoking bite. If it is pet dog about thebehavioral change of the dog and advice himchain the dog about 10 days.
Watch the dog whether it is alive or not about
10 days. Arrange medical aid.
SCORPION BITE TREATMENT:
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Wash the bitten area.
Apply sodium Bi-carbonate paste or potassium per
magnate + Sodium bi-carbonate mixture on the bittenarea.
Arrange medical aid.
DROWNING:
Remove the person from the water.
Lay him on the ground on his stomach and turn the headto one side.
Apply pressure on the back (waist portion) or raise thebelly so that the water gone into the body preferably intothe lungs should come out.
Once lungs got vacated breathing will start if it has notstarted give artificial respiration to restart the breathing.
Arrange medical aid.
UNCONSCIOUSNESS (INSENSIBILITY)
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When sensory organs are not in workingcondition apart from sleep is calledunconsciousness. Unconscious ness is due
to interruption of the brain act ion throughsome interference with the functions ofthe nervous system.
It is 2 stages 1) partial (Stupor) 2)Complete-coma.
CAUSES: Ensure an abundant supply of fresh air. If breathing stopped or appear to failing
start artificial If breathing is not noisy keep face upward
and head and shoulders to be raisedslightly.
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( )
If breathing is noisy keep prone position
(side-ways). Undo-all tight clothing about neck and chest.
Apply the special treatment for the cause if any.
Wrap in a blanket.
Do not leave the casualty alone.
Do not attempt to give food/fluids whileunconscious through mouth..
Remove him to Shelter /hospital. Treatment forcauses not dealt previously.
Apoplexy:
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Apoplexy:
The face is flushed, breathing is
noisy, the pulse is slow, thetemperature may raise, the pupilsor the eyes may be unequal orthey may be dilated. Sudden on
set in above middle age. Treatment: Apply general
treatment for unconsciousness.
EPILEPSY (FITS)
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( )
Signs and Symptoms:
Suddenly looses consciousness.
Sometime remains rigid with flush face.
Convulsions start with froth at mouth.
TREATMENT:-
Do not stop convulsions by force.
Try to remove hard articles away from the Victim.
Wipe away the froth from his mouth.
Keep careful watch for a possible failure ofbreathing and heart.
Advice the casualty to see the doctor after theconvulsion is over.
Electrical Shock/Injuries
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We experiences minor electrical shocks from timeto time. In some cases, however, even small
amounts of electricity can be life threateningbecause they can produce unconsciousness,cardiac arrest, and cessation of breathing.
Electrical shocks also can produce serious, deepburns and tissue injury, although often even aserious electrical burn appears as only a minormark on the skin.
If you find a person, whom you think has beenelectrocuted, look first--do not touch. He or she
may still be in contact with the electrical source,and touching him or her may only pass thecurrent through you.
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Electrical Shock/Injuries Contd. If possible, turn off the source of electricity. If this is
not possible, move the source away from you andthe affected person using a non-conducting objectmade of cardboard, plastic, or wood while doing soensure your safety.
Once the person is free of the source of electricity,check the person's breathing and pulse. If either has
stopped or seems dangerously slow or shallow,initiate resuscitation immediately.
If the person is faint or pale or shows other signs ofshock, lay the person down with the head slightlylower than the trunk of his or her body and the legs
elevated. Treat any major burns and wait foremergency medical assistance to arrive.
Diabetes
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People suffering from diabetes need to controltheir blood sugar levels by balancing the amount
of sugar in their diet with insulintablets/injections. As a result, many carryhypodermic needles, insulin bottles, medication,card or identity bracelet with them, indicating thatthey have diabetes.
If a person with diabetes on treatment has misseda meal or taken too much exercise, theconcentration of sugar in the blood falls, andunconsciousness can follow. The aim of first aid inthis situation is to restore the sugar/insulinbalance as soon as possible.
Diabetes Contd.
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Diabetes Contd.
Treatment:
If the patient is conscious and capable ofswallowing, immediately give sugar lumps, asugary drink, chocolate or other sweet food inorder to raise the level of sugar in the blood. Ifthe casualty is unconscious but breathing
normally, place in the recovery position, andcarry out general treatment for unconsciousness .IF VICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUS DO NOT GIVEANYTHING BY MOUTH.
Eye Injuries
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Impaled Objects:DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE OBJECT.
Stabilize the impaled object by placing bulky dressingson each side of the object and then securing thedressings together, or by placing a paper cup over theobject and then securing to the face.
Foreign Bodies:Foreign bodies such as dirt, sand, wood, or metal chipsmay cause tearing. Tearing may rid the eye of theforeign body. If the object remains in the eye, have thevictim blink several times. If the object still remains inthe eye, gently flush the eye with water or remove withthe help of the corner of the handkerchief moisten withwater. If the foreign body is on the black portion of theeye do not try to remove the same.
Heat Related Emergencies
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Heat exhaustion occurs when your heart and vascularsystem do not respond properly to high temperatures.
The symptoms of heat exhaustion resemble shock andinclude faintness, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure,an ashen appearance, cold clammy skin, and nausea. Ifyou suspect heat exhaustion, get the person out of thesun and into a cool spot.
Lay the person down and elevate his or her feet slightly.Loosen or remove most or all of the person's clothing.Give the person cold (not iced) water to drink, with ateaspoon of salt added per quart.
Heat Related Emergencies Contd.
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The main indication of heat stroke is a fever of 105
degrees Fahrenheit with hot, dry skin. Other signsinclude rapid heartbeat, rapid and shallow breathing,either elevated or lowered blood pressure, and confusionor unconsciousness.
If you suspect heat stroke, get the person out of the sunand into a cool spot. Cool the person by covering him orher with damp sheets or spraying with water. Direct aironto the person with a fan or a newspaper, and monitorthe person's temperature with a thermometer.
Stop cooling the person when his or her temperaturereturns to normal. If breathing ceases, start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Heat stroke is an emergency thatneeds immediate medical attention.
Cold Related Emergencies
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When exposed to very cold temperatures, the skin andunderlying tissues may freeze, resulting in frostbite.The areas most likely to be affected are the hands, feet,nose, and ears.
Frostbite is distinguishable by the hard, pale, and coldquality of the skin that has been exposed to the cold.As the area thaws, the flesh becomes red and painful.
If your fingers, ears, or other areas are frostbitten, getout of the cold. Warm your hands by tucking them intoyour armpits; if your nose, ears, or face are frostbitten,warm the area by covering it with dry, gloved hands.
Do not rub the affected area. If numbness remainsduring warming, seek professional medical care
immediately. If you are unable to get immediateemergency assistance, warm severely frostbitten handsor feet in warm--not hot--water. (The water should be
between 100 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit).
Heimlich Maneover
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The Heimlich Maneuver is the best known method ofremoving an object from the airway of a person who is
choking. You can use it on yourself or someone else.These are the steps:1. Stand behind the choking person and wrap your
arms around his or her waist. Bend the personslightly forward. Make a fist with one hand and
place it slightly above the person's navel.2. Grasp your fist with the other hand and press hardinto the abdomen with a quick, upward thrust.Repeat this procedure until the object is expelledfrom the airway.
3. If you want to perform this maneuver on yourself,position your own fist slightly above your navel.
4. Grasp your fist with your other hand and thrustupward into your abdomen until the object isexpelled.
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