Lecture 15

• Lay down the victim and raise the legs. • Calm down the patient • If mouth feels dry, give a clean, wet cloth to slurp. • Call the doctor immediately.

.. To stop bleeding, keep sterilized dressing or clean hand kerchief and press directly on the wound with the thumb. • Make the victim lie down and elevate the bleeding part to minimize flow of blood. • Call the doctor.

• Make the victim sit up and place a cold compress over the nose. • Consult a doctor if bleeding doesn’t stop.

is excessive loss of body fluid and causes severe headache, dizziness and even fainting. Severe dehydration can result in death.

• Victim should be made to drink small quantities of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) at frequent intervals. • Call the doctor if condition persists

o Place the injured area in cold water immediately to reduce the pain and tissue damage. Blot the area and apply a dry sterile dressing. Do not break any blister formed or apply anything on it. o Severe (third degree) burns - Cover with clean towel /cloth to prevent infection and immediately rush to the hospital.

Fracture is a break in the bone

dislocation when bone end moves out of its normal position.

• Do not move the victim until expert help arrives. • Apply a splint in that area if victim has to be moved. • Do not move a person who has suffered neck or spinal injury. Ask for immediate medical help.