Wound Causes, Type and First Aid
Wounds A wound is an injury or an abnormal break in the continuity of the skin or-other tissues. In an external wound, there is danger that germs will enter …
Advantages and Techniques of Recovery Position in First Aid
What is recovery position? Any unconscious victim should be placed in the recovery position. This head is slightly lower than the rest of the body to allow liquids to …
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation method to Resuscitate a child
How to resuscitate a child? Cardiopulmonary resuscitation can be performed in older children just as in an adult, except that the rate must be slightly faster, and the pressure …
Treatment after Restoration of Breathing in Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack
What is the treatment after breathing has been restored? Rub the limbs upwards with firm grasping pressure under the blanket or over the dry clothing to promote warmth and …
How to restore Circulation in Cardiac Arrest/Heart attack
How to restore Circulation in Cardiac Arrest/Heart attack Precordial thump is the first measure to be taken except for patients known to have myocardial disease. Make a sharp thump …
Manual methods of artificial ventilation- Bag and mask ventilation
In certain situations, mouth to mouth respiration cannot be given e.g. when the face is damaged, the lower jaw is fractured, or the lips and mouth have been burned …
Manual methods of artificial ventilation- Tilting or rocking method
In certain situations, mouth to mouth respiration cannot be given e.g. when the face is damaged, the lower jaw is fractured, or the lips and mouth have been burned …
Manual methods of artificial ventilation- Prone pressure method (Schafer)
In certain situations, mouth to mouth respiration cannot be given e.g. when the face is damaged, the lower jaw is fractured, or the lips and mouth have been burned …