Remember…
To keep a well equipped first aid kit with bandage, pain relief spray, antiseptic cream, anti-allergic like Avil, Aspirin, mosquito repellent cream or spray like Odomos.
Car drivers with diabetes, blood pressure, asthma or illness for which they take prescription drugs, should keep a stock of their medicines in the car.
In a disaster- like situation instead of trying to reach home, first reach the nearest acquaintance.
To lower your window panes while driving through water logged areas.
To carry out pre-monsoon checks of batteries, tyres, electrical wiring, engine, maintenance of your car including wipers and top -up the fuel of your car during the monsoon.
Initial light rains will mix with the dust and oils on the road to produce a very slippery surface. Such conditions must be treated with extreme caution as tyres tend to have less grip on slippery surfaces.
To ensure that your tyres have the recommended air pressure and sufficient tread depth.
To install in your car mobile battery charger and ensure your FM Radio is in working condition to tune into announcements.
Handy tools to be kept in the car :
Hammer: to break the glass on the driver's window from the middle/centre, in case of an auto-lock system failure.
Thick long at least 20 meters nylon rope with a hook to be kept the dickey.
Fully charged powerful torch.
Plastic sheets and spare umbrella
Dry and non -perishable food items to be kept in vacuum container in ample quantity. Dry fruits are recommended.
Two liters of bottled water.
A working whistle.
Never drive alone preferably in the disaster -prone areas.
Avoid low lying areas.
At any time your Life is more precious than your car, so in case you are stuck be prepared to park and walk.
Create in the contact list of your cell phone ICE (In Case of Emergency) to enable any rescuer to inform your nearest ones at the earliest.
Showing posts with label FIRST AID. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FIRST AID. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Dog bite & first-aid
Being bitten by a dog can bring scary thoughts of rabies infection, to many of us. In general, many people associate all dog bites with rabies infection. It is not so. A dog may bite, when it feels there is a threat to its position. Certain dogs are aggressive by nature and may bite at the slightest provocation. Whatever the case, here are some first aid tips to help you, if you happen to see someone being bitten by a dog.
Is every dog bite dangerous?
No, only a bite from a dog that is infected or carrying the rabies virus, is dangerous. Of course, suitable measures have to be taken to prevent the possibility of secondary infections by other bacteria or tetanus.
It is a common mistake to assume that every accidental dog bite can lead to rabies infection.
What should be done immediately after a dog bite?
First of all, the wound should be wiped clean of any saliva if the dog is suspected to be rabid (infected by rabies). The cloth used should be discarded and care taken not to touch the saliva. Instead, the wound should be washed well with soap and running water.
After drying, the wound should not be closed if it is a puncture wound, but it may be covered with a dry dressing if there is a cut or laceration.
The person should be taken to the doctor immediately.
Since there is a chance of being infected with tetanus, the doctor will administer an injection containing tetanus vaccine.
The owner of the dog should be informed and the dog taken to a Veterinarian immediately, to check for symptoms of rabies.
The dog should not be killed, but should be kept under observation for 10-15 days to see whether it develops symptoms of rabies. If it does not develop symptoms within 10 days, then chances are that it is not infected by rabies. In every case, a dog bite should be judged by its own merits. If there is a suspicion of the dog being infected with rabies, it is better to take the course of anti-rabies treatment to provide immunity against the disease.
Is every dog bite dangerous?
No, only a bite from a dog that is infected or carrying the rabies virus, is dangerous. Of course, suitable measures have to be taken to prevent the possibility of secondary infections by other bacteria or tetanus.
It is a common mistake to assume that every accidental dog bite can lead to rabies infection.
What should be done immediately after a dog bite?
First of all, the wound should be wiped clean of any saliva if the dog is suspected to be rabid (infected by rabies). The cloth used should be discarded and care taken not to touch the saliva. Instead, the wound should be washed well with soap and running water.
After drying, the wound should not be closed if it is a puncture wound, but it may be covered with a dry dressing if there is a cut or laceration.
The person should be taken to the doctor immediately.
Since there is a chance of being infected with tetanus, the doctor will administer an injection containing tetanus vaccine.
The owner of the dog should be informed and the dog taken to a Veterinarian immediately, to check for symptoms of rabies.
The dog should not be killed, but should be kept under observation for 10-15 days to see whether it develops symptoms of rabies. If it does not develop symptoms within 10 days, then chances are that it is not infected by rabies. In every case, a dog bite should be judged by its own merits. If there is a suspicion of the dog being infected with rabies, it is better to take the course of anti-rabies treatment to provide immunity against the disease.
FIRST AID BOX
HERE ARE THREE PARTS IN A FIRST AID KIT
1] MEDICATIONS
2] INSTRUMENTS
3] BANDAGES,DRESSINGS etc
MEDICATIONS:
the medications depend on the type of emergency.the dose also depends upon the individual and type of emergency.
a) ASPIRIN:
aspirin is recommended when an individual's risk of an ischaemic event (such as a myocardial infarction, MI) exceeds a certain threshold.it inhibits platelet aggregation and thus prevents clotting.
b) Hydro cortisone:
it can be given in various forms according to the need-intravenously,topically...
it is an anti inflammatory drug.
used for asthma,adrenal insufficiency,any kind of allergy,in septicemic shock....
c) Antihistamines - can treat allergies and allergic reactions, including life-threatening anaphylactic shock.
d) Epinephrine auto-injector (brand name Epipen):for anaphylactic shock
e) in case of Poison treatments :
Activated charcoal
Syrup of ipecac
f) Pain killers:
Ibuprofen - anti-inflammatory, often more effective that acetaminophen.
aspirin
g) Salbutamol inhalers for asthma
h) Antibiotic cream (triple-antibiotic ointment)
antiseptic solution (like hydrogen peroxide) .
these r the main drugs.......
1] MEDICATIONS
2] INSTRUMENTS
3] BANDAGES,DRESSINGS etc
MEDICATIONS:
the medications depend on the type of emergency.the dose also depends upon the individual and type of emergency.
a) ASPIRIN:
aspirin is recommended when an individual's risk of an ischaemic event (such as a myocardial infarction, MI) exceeds a certain threshold.it inhibits platelet aggregation and thus prevents clotting.
b) Hydro cortisone:
it can be given in various forms according to the need-intravenously,topically...
it is an anti inflammatory drug.
used for asthma,adrenal insufficiency,any kind of allergy,in septicemic shock....
c) Antihistamines - can treat allergies and allergic reactions, including life-threatening anaphylactic shock.
d) Epinephrine auto-injector (brand name Epipen):for anaphylactic shock
e) in case of Poison treatments :
Activated charcoal
Syrup of ipecac
f) Pain killers:
Ibuprofen - anti-inflammatory, often more effective that acetaminophen.
aspirin
g) Salbutamol inhalers for asthma
h) Antibiotic cream (triple-antibiotic ointment)
antiseptic solution (like hydrogen peroxide) .
these r the main drugs.......
HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE
Let's say it's 6.15p m and you're going home (alone of course), after an unusually hard day on the job. You're really tired, upset and frustrated.
Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain in your chest that starts to adiate out into your arm and up into your jaw. You are only about five miles from the hospital nearest your home. Unfortunately you don't know if you'll be able to make it that far. You have been trained in CPR, but the guy that taught the course did not tell you how to perform it on yourself.
HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE:
Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, without help,the person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness.
However,these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough, and the cough must be deep and prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest.
A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let-up until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again. Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating. The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm. In this way, heart
attack victims can get to a hospital. Tell as many other people as possible about this. It could save their lives!!
A cardiologist says If everyone who gets this mail sends it to 10 people, you can bet that we'll save at least one life.
Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain in your chest that starts to adiate out into your arm and up into your jaw. You are only about five miles from the hospital nearest your home. Unfortunately you don't know if you'll be able to make it that far. You have been trained in CPR, but the guy that taught the course did not tell you how to perform it on yourself.
HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE:
Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, without help,the person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness.
However,these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough, and the cough must be deep and prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest.
A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let-up until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again. Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating. The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm. In this way, heart
attack victims can get to a hospital. Tell as many other people as possible about this. It could save their lives!!
A cardiologist says If everyone who gets this mail sends it to 10 people, you can bet that we'll save at least one life.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Quick relief from insect bites
- Wash the affected area with soap and water. Then apply an antiseptic.
- Rub the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. It reduces swelling and irritation.
- Applying honey (preferably raw) immediately after a bee sting will avoid pain.
- Tea tree oil, derived from the leaves of the native Australian Melaleuca alternifolia tree, contains antiseptic compounds that make it a powerful disinfectant. Apply in full strength.
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