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First Aid Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation of an Adult

Facts about Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitations of Adults The mouth-to-mouth method is used as part of basic cardiac resuscitation The mouth-to-mouth method is used independently for people who have stopped breathing but still have circulation After removing foreign bodies in the mouth of the person who does not breathe, the person bends his head back and the jaw is lifted forward It is held for the nose of the person and is given mouth-to-mouth with about 10 injections per minute, with breaks to let air out between the inlets If an adult or a child stops breathing start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation immediately. How to do mouth to mouth (adult) Make sure the airway is free Remove any foreign matter and loose bites from […]

First Aid Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation of a Child

Facts About Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation in Children If a child stops breathing, it is vital to start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation immediately Cardiac arrest in children is often caused by oxygen deficiency Establish first that there is not any foreign matter in the mouth and throat or airways that needs to be removed before mouth to mouth resuscitation can begin Unfortunately, children often do not get heart lung guidance, partly because of insecurity and anxiety to harm the child Cardiac arrest in children is often caused by oxygen deficiency and not so often acute heart disease Mouth-to-Mouth-and-Nose Resuscitation on a Child Under Age 8 or on an Infant Place the child on a hard, flat surface. Look into the mouth and throat to […]

First Aid Monitoring Vital Signs

Facts About Vital Signs While waiting for help / ambulance, a injured person must be observed closely Particular attention is paid to awareness, breath, pulse and temperature in that order If the person becomes more unclear / unconscious, breathing falls (12-16 times / minute normal), drops or rises the pulse (50-90 beats per minute normal), the temperature changes (preferably hot and dry) Situation While waiting for the ambulance, it is important to observe the breathing, pulse and consciousness of the injured person. These vital signs can help you assess whether the condition seems stable, worsens, improves, or if there is a specific problem It may also be necessary to check the body temperature Write down your findings with timetables, if […]

First Aid Crisis Counselling

Facts About Crisis Counselling All human beings face crises and psychological trauma throughout life. How we respond depends on our personality, past experiences and illnesses Earlier, it was thought that so-called crisis therapy (ie psychological debriefing) prevented post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Today, you know that it is very important to take individual considerations in the preparation of the crisis and the further course If, on the other hand, you have developed a truly post-traumatic stress reaction (PTSD) cognitive therapy effect What is a crisis? “Crisis” means a more severe mental strain, where one’s previous life experience and ability to cope is insufficient to handle the situation. It is common to share crises into life crises and traumatic crises. But the reactions have many common features. The […]

First Aid For Crushing Injuries

Facts Clamping is when a person can not get free from a situation where he / she is stuck If possible, the clamp should be released, but observe and treat for external or internal bleeding and shock Situation Being trapped is usually due to the fact that something has fallen on / over a person or a car accident where the injured person is squeezed The damage may include fracture and internal or external bleeding If the injured person has been clamped for extended periods of time, body tissue – especially muscle – may be damaged. When the pressure is removed, the injured can go into shock In case of prolonged encapsulation, poisons can accumulate in the broken tissue. If […]

First Aid CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Facts About CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation If breathing and / or heart stops, the organs do not get oxygen and we become unconscious Resuscitation consists of free airways so that oxygen can get into the lungs, artificial respiration, so that oxygen gets into the lungs and heart massage so the heart pumps oxygen with blood around the body Free airways are created with jaw lifting, mouth-to-mouth breathing and cardiac massage by pushing the sternum down so that the blood is pumped around by these movements Lack of oxygen Picture showing heart massage In an unconscious, injured person, breathing and circulation may be inhibited. This causes the body’s cells to lack oxygen. The possibility of survival is then reduced in a few […]

First Aid For A Foreign Object in The Respiratory Tract

Facts About Objects in The Respiratory Tract For example, a foreign body in the upper respiratory tract may be food or toys Symptoms occur suddenly, often during a meal or in a child under the play The person coughs and whispers and shows signs of panic. In pronounced cases, the person becomes red or blue or may die If the person can cough and speak, it is sufficient to keep the person under supervision, or sometimes his back or chest is sometimes knocked If the person is in trouble, 112 is called and he is ready for resuscitation In larger children and adults, Heimlich manoeuvres can be tried: one is behind the person and with both hands pressed / the […]

First Aid For Exposure to Poisonous Plants

Facts About Poisonous Plants If there are eaten plants, one should Remove any plant residues from the oral cavity Give something to drink Contact the Help Line If plant suds has come on the skin or in the eyes, rinse immediately with water In some cases there may be a need to provide medicated activated charcoal. However, the venom should be contacted before deciding on this If your child has eaten poisonous plants or has annoying plant suds on the skin or in the eye, the line of recommendation recommends the following first aid measures: First aid when eaten or tasted on plant material Remove plant residues from the mouth Immediately give the child something to drink Save any plant […]

First Aid For Alcohol and Drug Poisoning

Facts About Alcohol and Drug Poisoning If you take alcohol, drugs or prescription medication (or a mixture of all 3) in larger amounts, it can cause symptoms of poisoning In many cases, the consciousness / balance of the poison is affected, which may fall and incur damage. Breathing and temperature can be affected What is alcohol and drug poisoning? Ingestion of alcohol, drugs or drugs (or a mixture of all 3) in such an amount that it gives symptoms. Background Taking larger amounts of alcohol and medicine can cause severe physical and mental reactions The person may fall and incur damage If you are not conscious, there is a risk that you can throw up, get the vomiting in your […]

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