Tag: First Aid
Important and necessary steps to be taken in a disaster Establish a command post in a safe area. Establish communication with hospitals or medical facilities, and other emergency units. …
Phases and Features of a Disaster Phase Features Warning period – Some disasters give warning while others do not, e.g. earthquakes and airplane crashes. Anxiety and apprehension are …
Important and Necessary Principles of First Aid Assess the situation quickly and take measures indicated as life saving first. Place a bed sheet, blanket, or newspapers under the victim …
Mustard Gas These are a number of oily liquids. Their colors vary from brown to yellow. They smell like garlic, rotten fish, or shoe polish. They are used in …
Chemical Warfare The agents most commonly used in biological warfare are nerve gas and mustard gas. Nerve gas These are highly poisonous chemicals which are colorless and odorless, and …
Biological warfare In involves introduction of diseases germs or certain toxins (poisons) produced by germs by bombs, aerial sprays, or by saboteurs who add the dangerous organisms to food …
Nuclear Explosion The effects of nuclear explosion are as follows. Blast: There is a sudden and tremendous in increase in the air pressure that spreads out in waves rapidly …
Disasters Disasters are sudden, catastrophic events that disrupt pattern of life, often associated with destruction of property, multiple injuries and death of a number of persons. Common elements of …
