Category: First Aid
Sunburn and its First Aid It occurs after excessive exposure the sun. It is seen at high altitudes in winter due to exposure to ultraviolet rays. The condition is …
How to prevent heat injuries 1.Stay indoors during heat waves. Wear a minimum of clothing that is light in colour and loose fitting. 2.Improve ventilation in the house. Use …
Heat Cramps They in occur when one replaces the fluid lost in sweat by drinking water without salt. The condition is diagnosed by the following features. There are intermittent …
Heat Exhaustion It occurs in hot and humid environment after heavy and prolonged sweating either due to exposure to the sun or working in a close, hot atmosphere like …
Heat Stroke (sunstroke) It occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature by sweating as in the following conditions. It can prove to be dangerous. Very high …
Effects of Temperature change and its factors The human body has some mechanisms that help it adapt to changes in the environmental temperature. However when the changes are extreme …
Lightning- Causes, effects and protective measures Lightening is a phenomenon of high concentration static electricity generated in clouds passing to the earth through an object on the earth. If …
Hazardous substances-Accident with hazardous substances and its first aid treatment Accident may complicate by spillage of dangerous substances carried in the vehicle, e.g. a tanker. A rescue attempt must not …
