First Aid: From Jayraj Rutwik Kurush Dushyant Divas
First Aid: From Jayraj Rutwik Kurush Dushyant Divas
First Aid: From Jayraj Rutwik Kurush Dushyant Divas
Points To Be Discussed
Fever
Vomiting
Asthma
Chocking
Drowning
Fever
Causes
Virus
Bacterial infection
Heat exhaustion
Extreme sunburn
Heat Stroke
Symptoms
Shivering
Depression
Lethargy
Problems concentrating
Sleepiness
Sweating
Temperature Analysis
Treatment
Antibiotic
Fluid Intake
Chocking
Chokingistheinabilitytobreathebecausethetracheaisblocked,
constricted,orswollenshut.
It is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY.
Causes Of Chocking
MECHANICAL
OBSTRUCTION
TISSUE
SWELLING
CRUSHING
OF THE
TRACHEA
Symptoms
Laboured breathing .
Unable to speak.
Fever.
Coughing.
Restlessness.
Treatment
Drowning Vocabulary
Who ?
Costal Areas
Young Adults
Alcohol
Treatment
Resuscitation
C-spine protection
CPR ASAP
Prevention
Infants
Toddler
Parental vigilance
Pool fencing
Adolescent/Young Adult
Swimming lessons
Elderly
Same as infant/toddler
Asthma
Introduction : Asthmaisacommonlongterminflammatorydiseaseofthe
airwaysofthelungs.Itischaracterizedbyvariableandrecurringsymptoms,
reversibleairflowobstruction.Symptomsincludeepisodesofwheezing,coughing,
chesttightness,andshortnessofbreath.Theseepisodesmayoccurafewtimesa
dayorafewtimesperweek.Dependingonthepersontheymaybecomeworseat
nightorwithexercise
Wheezing
Shortness of Breath
Tightness if Chest
Causes
Environmental
Genetic
Medical Conditions
Prevention
Vomiting
Causes
Overeating.
Severe cough.
Pregnancy
Strong odours
Food poisoning.
Motion sickness
First Aid
Reassure the person and advise the patient to take slow and deep
breaths
Do not take milk and diary products. This may induce vomiting
A BRAT DIET: bananas , rice ,apple sauce without sugar , toast , potatoes
and pasta can be given after 24 hours.
If the vomiting persists then take the person immediately to the medical
personnel
Thank You