The most important consequence of drowning is interruption of the oxygen supply to the brain. Early rescue and resuscitation are the major factors in survival.
Read MoreA fracture is the breaking of a bone or a bend in a bone which always has associated damage to the soft tissue around the broken bone. There are different types of fractures, however they all require medical treatment.
Read MoreA variety of situations such as vehicle entrapment, falling debris, industrial accident, mining accidents and cave-ins or by prolonged pressure to a part of the body due to their own body weight in an immobile casualty.
Read MoreChoking is the result of the lodgement of a foreign object in the casualty’s airway. In some instances, the object lodges at the entry to the airway (partial obstruction), but does not enter the airway itself. This will cause the casualty to start coughing which is the body’s way of trying to expel the object out.
Read MoreAnaphylaxis is a severe form of allergic reaction that can develop rapidly and is potentially life-threatening. It must be treated as a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. More than one body system may be involved, however the most dangerous allergic reactions involve the respiratory system and/or cardiovascular system.
Read MoreAbrasion wounds: the surface layers of the skin is broken or grazed.
Incised wounds: cut or slice into the skin.
Read MoreChest injuries can be caused in a variety of different situations such as vehicle entrapment, falling debris, industrial accident, mining accidents and cave-ins.
Read MoreDiabetics don’t produce insulin properly, which makes their blood glucose (sugar) levels higher. They need to regulate the amount of glucose in their body by medication or diet.
Read MoreA burn causes the partial or complete destruction of skin. There are two layers of the skin. Once the skin is burnt, the extent of damage can be minimised by effective immediate first aid treatment.
Read MoreThe human body requires the correct amount of blood and fluid to be transported around the body in order to function properly. The blood transports oxygen to every cell in the body and then transports the waste products away from the cell.
Read MoreThe abdominal cavity contains solid organs like the liver and the spleen and hollow organs.
Different organs react in different ways when subjected to trauma, thus presenting different symptoms.
Read MoreMild to moderate allergic reactions are not generally life-threatening. Small singular welts, an itch, or a small localised rash, is relatively harmless. However, some mild to moderate reactions may develop further into anaphylaxis and so careful monitoring is needed.
Read MoreUnconsciousness is when a person is breathing, but they cannot be woken from what looks like a sleep, they are unaware of their surroundings, and no purposeful response can be obtained.
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Read MoreThe DRSABCD action plan can be followed for all illnesses, injuries and conditions that require first aid. Adapt each step in accordance to the incident, type of injuries and the condition of the casualty.
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