Tag: First Aid
Hypothermia Fall of the body temperature below 35 degree C is called hypothermia. Mild and moderate cases are reversible, but recovery is unlikely if the body temperature falls below …
Snow blindness and welder’s flash In occurs when the eyes are exposed to strong glare produced by the reflection of the sun on snow over prolonged periods, or with …
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 …
