Life's Like That : First Aid ... Episode 2

previously, on Episode 1 . . . Bleeding, Broken Bones, Seizuires. And now . . .

Disclaimer: Under no conditions responsibility is be accepted by the author, regarding the consequences of use of the information distributed in this blog. IN ALL CASES SEEK IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY TREATMENT AND ADVICE.

CHOCKING
Actions :

1. Wrap your arms around the victim from behind. Tip the victim slightly forward.
2. Make a fist with one hand; grasp the fist with your other hand.
3. Position your fist between the victim's navel and rib cage.
4. Thrust your fist upward quickly and forcefully. Use an inward and upward motion, as if you are trying to lift the person off the ground.
5. Repeat thrusts as necessary until object pops out and the airway is clear.
6. Seek emergency medical treatment and advice.

HEART ATTACKED
Symptons/signs : Chest pain. The victim may describe it as pressure, a feeling of tightness in the chest, aching, crushing, fullness or tightness, constricting or heavy pain. The pain may be located in the center of the chest although it is not uncommon for the pain to radiate to one or both shoulders or arms or to the neck, jaw or back. In addition to pain, victims may experience sweating, nausea or shortness of breath.

Actions :

1. Comfort & reassure the victim.
2. Have the victim stop whatever he/she's doing and sit or lie in a comfortable position.
3. If the victim become unconcious, be prepared to perform CPR.
4. Seek emergency medical treatment and advice.

STROKE
Symptons/signs: Weakness and numbness of the face, arm or leg, often on one side of the body only. Dizziness. Confusion. Headache. Ringing in the ears. A change of mood. Difficulty speaking. Unconsciousness. Pupils of uneven size. Difficulty in breathing and swallowing. Loss of bowel and bladder control.

Actions:

1. Have the victim stop whatever he/she's doing and sit or lie in a comfortable position.
2. Seek emergency medical treatment and advice.