Tag: First Aid
Types and features Fever Fever is not a disease itself, but just a symptom of a large number of illnesses. The commonest cause is infection. Acute pyogenic infections cause …
Fever Fever is elevation of the body temperature above 37 Degree C. the temperature measured in the mouth and rectum is generally at least half a degree than that …
Influenza It is a common virus infection characterized by running nose, cough, sore throat and sometimes fever or pain in the joints. There are constitutional symptoms like malaise and …
Strangulation Type Feature Hanging – Suspension of the body by a noose around the neck Strangling – Constriction around the neck. Throttling – squeezing the …
Strangulation It includes hanging, strangling, and throttling. External pressure is exerted on the neck, which causes obstruction of the airway and cuts off flow of air to the lungs. …
Choking It is obstruction of the pharynx by a foreign body. Foreign bodies found in the throat are usually fish bones, some pieces of food, artificial teeth, or coins. …
How to rescue a drowning person Do not swim out to rescue him unless you have been trained as lifeguard. If the water is not too deep, wade through …
Drowning A person who does not know how swim can drown accidentally if he falls into water. It may also be homicidal. Persons who know how to swim may …
