First Aid — Flashcards

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First Aid is the immediate treatment given to an injured or sick person on the spot before the arrival of a doctor. It aims to prevent the injury from worsening and to save life. It includes basic eme…

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Look for the following signs: 1) Only two teeth marks (fangs) - if there are more than two marks, the snake is not poisonous. 2) Symptoms like pain at bite site, tremors in arms and legs, difficulty s…

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A tourniquet is a strap tied tightly above the snake bite area to restrict blood flow in the veins and prevent the poison from spreading through the body. It should be applied immediately after a snak…

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1) Call the doctor immediately 2) Keep the casualty conscious and calm 3) Apply a tourniquet above the bite 4) Make a small cut to let poison drain with blood 5) Reduce anxiety and fear 6) If unconsci…

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A trained swimmer should enter the water and grab the drowning person from behind by hair or clothes to avoid being pulled down. If no swimmer is available, use objects like rope or pole to help them …

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1) Place the casualty on their side to drain water from mouth 2) Do NOT press the stomach as they may choke on vomit 3) Check for pulse 4) Start artificial respiration if pulse is absent 5) Keep them …

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1) Identify if the dog is stray, pet, or rabid 2) Clean the wound immediately with antiseptic lotion like hydrogen peroxide 3) Apply proper dressing to prevent bleeding and infection 4) Take the casua…

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A bandage made from muslin cloth that has multiple uses. It can be used as an arm sling to prevent unnecessary movement of injured arms. When folded twice, it becomes ideal for immobilizing joints in …