Recognition
- Vomiting with or without blood.
- Impaired consciousness.
- Pain or burning sensation in the throat.
- Empty of ingestion/exposure
April 25, 2015
First Aid Guide--Swallowed Poisons
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First Aid Guide--Alcohol Poisoning
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Alcohol depresses the activity of the central nervous system, in particular, the brain. Prolonged or excessive intake can severely impair all physical and mental functions and the person may become unconscious. An unconscious casualty risks inhaling and choking on vomit. Alcohol widens the blood vessels and the body loses heat and hypothermia may develop. A casualty who smells alcohol may be misdiagnosed and not receive appropriate treatment for an underlying cause of unconsciousness such as head injury stroke or heart attack.
Alcohol Poisoning: Recognition
- A strong smell of alcohol
- Empty alcohol bottles or cans.
- Impaired consciousness, the casualty may respond if roused, but will quickly lapse back.
- Deep, noisy breathing.
- Dry bloated appearance to the face.
- Shallow breathing.
- Weak, rapid pulse.
- Dilated pupils that react poorly to light.
- Unconsciousness.
- Maintain an open airway.
- Assess for other conditions.
- Seek medical help.
Alcohol Poisoning: Steps in administering aid
- Put on gloves.
- Cover the casualty with a coat or blanket to protect him from the cold.
- Assess the casualty for injuries, especially head injuries or other medical conditions.
- Monitor and record vital signs until casualty recovers or is placed in the care of a responsible person.
First Aid Guide--Food Poisoning
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This is caused by consuming foods or drinks contaminated with fungi, bacteria and viruses.
Food Poisoning: Recognition
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Cramping abdominal pains.
- Diarrhea (possibly blood stained).
- Headache or fever.
- Features of shock.
- Impaired consciousness.
Food Poisoning: Priorities
- Encourage the casualty to rest.
- Give casualty plenty of plain fluids to drink.
- Transfer to hospital
Food Poisoning: Steps in administering aid
- Put on gloves.
- Advice the casualty to lie down and rest.
- Give the casualty plenty of fluids to drink.
- Provide a bowl incase he vomits.
- Transfer to hospital.
First Aid Guide--Electrical Injuries, Lightening and Electric Shock
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Electrical Injuries
When a person is electrocuted, the passage of electrical current through the body may stun him, causing his breathing and even his heart beat to stop. The electrical current may cause burns to the body both where it enters and where it leaves the body. In some cases the current also causes muscular spasm that may prevent the casualty from breaking contact with the electric source, so the person may still be electrically charged (live) when you come to the scene. Electrical injuries usually occur in the home or workplace, due to contact with sources of low voltage current. They may also result from contact with sources of high voltage current such as fallen power line. People who have been electrocuted by high voltage current rarely survive. Electrical burns are often deep and the casualty will have both an entrance and exit wound. Although these wounds may look superficial, the tissues below may be severely damaged.
First Aid Guide--Water Rescue
Incidents around water may involve people of any age. Young children are at risk even with very shallow water. However most 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.
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