FIRST AID – WATER INCIDENTS Drowning Incidents around water may involve people of any age. However, drowning is one of the most common causes of accidental death among young people under the age of 16. Young children can drown in fish ponds, paddling pools, baths, and even in the toilet if they fall in head first as well as in swimming pools, in the sea, and in open water. Many cases of drowning involve people who have been swimming in strong currents or very cold water, or who have been swimming or boating after drinking alcohol. There are particular dangers connected with incidents involving swimmers in cold water. Open water…
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MANAGING AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT
FIRST AID – MANAGING AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT ELECTRICAL INCIDENTS When a person is electrocuted, the passage of electrical current through the body may stun him, causing his breathing and heartbeat to stop. The electrical current can also cause burns both where it enters and where it exits the body to go to “earth” An electrical burn may appear very small or not be visible on the skin, but the damage can extend deep into the tissues. Factors that affect the severity of the injury are the voltage, the type of current; and the path of the current. A low voltage of 240 volts is found in a home or workplace,…
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HOW TO MANAGING FIRE INCIDENT
What is the basis of fire incident? When you attempt to the fire incident, Fire spreads very quickly, as a first aider your first priority is to warn any people at risk. If in a building, activate the nearest fire alarm, call 999/112 for emergency help, then leave the building. However, if doing this delays your escape, make the call when you are out of the building. As a first aider, try to keep everyone calm. Encourage and assist people to evacuate the area, and give first aid for casualties. When arriving at an incident involving fire, stop, observe, think, do not enter the area. A minor fire can escalate…
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TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
What is the traffic incident management? TRAFFIC INCIDENT MENEGMENT The severity of traffic incident management can range from a fall from a bicycle to g major vehicle crash involving many casualties. Often, the incident site will present serious risks to safety, largely because of passing traffic. It is essential to make the incident area safe before attending to any casualties. this protects you. the casualties, and other road users. Once the area is safe, quickly assess the casualties and prioritize treatment. Give first aid to those with life-threatening injuries before treating anyone else. Call 999/911 for emergency help, giving as much detail as you can about the incident, indicating the…
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MANAGING EMERGENCY INCIDENTS
HOW TO ACTION AT AN EMERGENCY INCIDENTS? In EMERGENCY INCIDENTS, you must follow a clear plan of action. This will enable you to priorities the demands that may be made upon you, and help you decide on your response. The principal steps are: to assess the situation, to make the area safe (if possible), and to give emergency aid, assess any casualties by carrying out a primary survey to identify the most seriously injured. ASSESSING THE SITUATION Evaluating the scene accurately is one of the most important factors in the management of an incident. You should stay calm. State that you have first aid training and, if there are no…
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What is the use of MEDICATION?
Administering the use of MEDICATION is largely confined to relieving general aches and pains. It usually involves helping a casualty to take his own painkillers. A variety of medications can be bought without a doctor’s prescription. However, you must not buy or borrow medication to administer to a casualty yourself. If you administer or advise taking, any medication other than that stipulated in this website, the casualty may be put at risk, and you could face legal action as a consequence. Whenever a casualty takes medication, it is essential to make sure that; CAUTION Aspirin should never be given to anyone under the age of 16 years as there is…
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELP REQUEST
What is emergency medical? How to request emergency medical help? and What is emergency medical? Further help is available from a range of sources. If help is needed, you must decide both on the type of help and how to access it. First, carry out a primary survey to ascertain the severity of the casualty’s condition. If it is not serious, explain the options and allow him to choose where to go. If a casualty’s condition is serious, seek emergency help. Throughout the website, there are guidelines for choosing the appropriate level of help. •Take or send the casualty to the hospital. Choose this option when a casualty needs hospital…
