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COMMON EMERGENCIES
Course Objective:
First Aid
Is the management of a sudden illness or injury provided before the emergency
service arrive to provide professional medical care.
Bridge that fills the gap between the patient and allied medical personnel
Ensure the safety of everyone
Determine any threats to the patients life
Provide needed care to the patient
Assist medical personnel as needed
Summon more advance care as needed.
COMMON EMERGENCIES
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First Aid:
EARLY STAGE:
LATE STAGE:
Unconsciousness (Fig 2.1)
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Figure 2.2
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Degrees of burn:
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Note: If the person has been injured by a low-voltage source, up to 220-240 volts (such as a
domestic electricity supply), safely switch off the power supply or remove the person from
the electrical source using a non-conductive material ( e.g wood stick or chair)
WARNING
do not attempt to remove anything that is stuck to the burnt
Never use ice, iced water
Never use any creams or greasy substances, such as butter, lotion or
toothpaste
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