FIRST AID

FIRST AID FOR FOREIGN BODY IN THE NOSE

FOREIGN BODY IN THE NOSE 

·       Do not try to remove the solid object.

·       Ask the patient to breathe through mouth.

·       Send the patient to the hospital.

HEAT STROKE 

·       Make the patient lie down. 

·       Remove all clothings except the underwear. 

·       Keep the patient under the fan. 

·       Pour cold water on the body repeatedly. 

·       Wash the head thoroughly with cold water and dry it with towel. 

·       Record body temperature falls up to 38ºC stop pouring water. 

·       Give plenty of cold water with a pinch of common salt in each glass of water to drink. 

·       Send the patient to the hospital.

EYE INJURIES

·       Removal of foreign body should not be attempted. 

·       Do not apply oil or ointment.

·       Apply sterile pad and loose bandage.

·       Send the patient to the hospital.

SHOCK 

·       Lay the patient on his back.

·       Stop bleeding, if any.

·       Relieve pain by supporting the injured part.

·       Keep the patient comfortable.

·       Do not cause sweating.

·       Fluids may be given by mouth in small amounts, if the patient is conscious. 

·       Reassure the patient. 

·       Arrange immediate medical aid.

BURNS 

·       Pour running cold water on the affected part. 

·       Do not apply ointments or oils or any other substance. 

·       Cover the wound with sterilized cloth. 

·       Give artificial respiration, if needed. 

·       Prevent shock. 

·       Arrange immediate medical aid.

CONTROL OF BLEEDING

·       Apply direct pressure by thumb or finger.

·       Apply dressing – gauze pad and bandage.

·       Apply indirect pressure on pressure points.

·       Apply tourniquet.

·       Remove the injured to the hospital.