Emergency situations are not familiar with the place and time. Traffic accident or a heart attack can occur at home or on the road. Given the importance of the initial steps in to save the victim's life, let us identify what are the steps we can do when meeting patients with emergencies.
1. Impairment of consciousness (fainting)
When there are victims who suddenly fell and decreased consciousness, the first step you should do is make sure that the patient is in a safe environment. For example if you're in the middle of heavy traffic, lift the patient to a safe area to be given aid (except in the circumstances of an accident or trauma).
Make sure that the patient is unconscious, if the patient is not aware of the correct call by dialing the emergency assistance or the nearest hospital.
If you have participated in the training of basic life support, it may be touching on the carotid artery, if not palpable, continue with chest compression.
If the state of the patient's pulse is palpable, the patient lay on his side to the left (to note that patients are not patients of trauma). Tilting the patient's body can keep the victim breathing space, this position is called steady position (recovery position).
2. First Aid Child Seizures
Move the child to a safe place like a mattress that is far from hard and sharp objects.
Angle your head to one side to prevent choking.
Do not insert anything into the child's mouth during a seizure, including inserting a spoon, food, drinks and medicines.
For a more complete examination, immediately take it to the nearest hospital.
3. First Aid When Nosebleed
Contrary to a common habit, do not position the person being nosebleed with sleeping position. This can cause the blood into the cavity of the throat and choking. Position the body in a state leaning forward.
Apply pressure on the nose just below the nasal bones for approximately 10 minutes.
If the complaint is not improved and a lot of blood flowing, consult your doctor or the nearest emergency room, to look for the cause and made more precise handling such as the installation of a tampon blockage.
4. Fractures and trauma
Maintain the position of the patient, do not be moved about unless there is an experienced paramedic. Wrong move could potentially worsen the patient's condition, the fracture can move and aggravate bleeding. If you had to be moved because of security reasons the patient, make sure the injured does not shift or move because of the removal process.
Do not try to restore or reconnect a broken bone.
Do not do the washing or cleaning the wound with anything, just cover with clothing or a clean cloth.
If there is bleeding a lot and active, may be an emphasis on the top of the wound.
Contact health personnel immediately for further assistance.
