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We are having a health drill in our college in 2 days .Is there somewhere that I can get details regarding the basics of first aid or if you could please get me the details yourself it will be good. Thank you sir.

Electrical burns: First aid

Electrical burns: First aid An electrical burn may appear minor or not show on the skin at all, but the damage can extend deep into the tissues beneath your skin. If a strong electrical current passes through your body, internal damage, such as a heart rhythm disturbance or cardiac arrest, can occur. Sometimes the jolt associated with the electrical burn can cause you to be thrown or to fall, resulting in fractures or other associated...

Poisoning: First aid

Poisoning: First aid Many conditions mimic the signs and symptoms of poisoning, including seizures, alcohol intoxication, stroke and insulin reaction. So look for the signs and symptoms listed below if you suspect poisoning, but check with the poison control center at 800-222-1222 (in the United States) before giving anything to the affected person. Signs and symptoms of poisoning: * Burns or redness around the mouth and lips,...

Gastroenteritis: First aid

Gastroenteritis: First aid Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of your stomach and intestines. Common causes are: * Viruses. * Food or water contaminated by bacteria or parasites. * Reaction to a new food. Young children may develop signs and symptoms for this reason. Infants who are breast-fed may even react to a change in their mothers' diets. * Side effect from medications. Characteristic signs and symptoms...

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First aid for seizures and epilepsy

First aid for epilepsy is basically very simple. It keeps the person safe until the seizure stops naturally by itself. Many seizure types-such as generalized absence seizures or complex partial seizures, which involve relatively brief episodes of unresponsiveness- don?t require any specific first-aid measures.

First Aid Kit

A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment for use in giving first aid. It must contain Adhesive Bandages,Dressings, Disposable syringes 2ml, 5ml, Tetanus injection ampoules, Crepe bandage for sprains, Adhesive Tape, Antiseptic ointments like Soframycin or Neosporin

Burns First Aid Measures

A Burn is an injury to the body tissue which can be caused by friction, Heat, Electricity, light etc. If someone gets a burn the first step to be taken is to distinguish a minor burn from a serious burn. The second thing is to judge the extent and degree of burns.

First aid for motion sickness

Motion sickness also called kinetosis is a condition with characteristic features of dizziness, fatigue and vomiting which occurs due to perceiving of different signals by eye and vestibular system in the ears seen commonly while travelling in vehicles, airplanes and space ships

First Aid Measures For Fever

Fever is one of our body's reactions to infection.Normal body temperature is 98.6 F (37 C). But a rectal temperature higher than 100.4 F (38 C) is always considered a fever. A rectal temperature reading is generally 1 degree F (about 0.5 degree C) higher than an oral reading. For very young children and infants, even slightly elevated temperatures may indicate a serious infection. In newborns, a subnormal temperature rather than a fever also may be a sign of serious illness.

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First month of baby

Baby is sleepy, feeds frequently in first month. He learns to focus his eyes and listens to the voices. It is very pleasant to see the baby smiling.

First to Fourth week of pregnancy

What can you expect in your first four weeks of pregnancy? Fatigue, Morning sickness, frequent urination, mood swings and might be none of them. Though you will be caught with lot of excitement. Confirm with a pregnancy test.

Twenty First month of baby

Baby in 21st month will be in a position to accept the fixed routine and is the right time but will be a fuzzy eater at this age.

Thirty First month of baby

Baby in 31st month will be more exploring in nature. He may start brushing his teeth himself at this age.

Twenty First week of pregnancy

Guess the movements are atleast felt now by the repeat pregnant women. Your follow up with the doctor is very regular till now. She starts measuring the height of Uterus.

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