FIRST AID FOR FOREIGN BODY IN THE NOSE
FOREIGN BODY IN THE NOSE
· Do not try to remove the solid object.
· Ask the patient to breathe through mouth.
· Send the patient to the hospital.
HEAT STROKE
· Make the patient lie down.
· Remove all clothings except the underwear.
· Keep the patient under the fan.
· Pour cold water on the body repeatedly.
· Wash the head thoroughly with cold water and dry it with towel.
· Record body temperature falls up to 38ºC stop pouring water.
· Give plenty of cold water with a pinch of common salt in each glass of water to drink.
· Send the patient to the hospital.EYE INJURIES
· Removal of foreign body should not be attempted.
· Do not apply oil or ointment.
· Apply sterile pad and loose bandage.
· Send the patient to the hospital.SHOCK
· Lay the patient on his back.
· Stop bleeding, if any.
· Relieve pain by supporting the injured part.
· Keep the patient comfortable.
· Do not cause sweating.
· Fluids may be given by mouth in small amounts, if the patient is conscious.
· Reassure the patient.
· Arrange immediate medical aid.
BURNS
· Pour running cold water on the affected part.
· Do not apply ointments or oils or any other substance.
· Cover the wound with sterilized cloth.
· Give artificial respiration, if needed.
· Prevent shock.
· Arrange immediate medical aid.CONTROL OF BLEEDING
· Apply direct pressure by thumb or finger.· Apply dressing – gauze pad and bandage.
· Apply indirect pressure on pressure points.
· Apply tourniquet.
· Remove the injured to the hospital.