How to tell
1. Person unconscious.
2. Person looks pale or blue-grey.
3. The pupils of the eyes (the back part in the centre) are very large.
4. No puise over the carotid artery (left in the groove at the side of the Adam’s apple).
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Colds
There is no cure for the common cold, but the symptoms of headache, runny nose, fever aches, pains and weakness are worth treating. The best treatment for a cold is still bed rest. A day in bed does more good than anything else. Take aspirin in the recommended dose for a headache or fever; drink plenty of fluids; and take 1g of Vitamin C twice a day (it may do some good and will do no harm). If you are going to use nasal decongestants to help you breathe more easily, follow the instructions carefully — never overdo them.
What is it ?
Sudden damage to the heart’s muscle which renders it less able to carry out its function as a pump. Some heart attacks are so severe that they stop the heart altogether; others render the person severely ill for a time, but allow him to recover later; and others are so minor that they may cause only slight discomfort in the chest.
Emotional Shock — feeling faint or weak, even to the point of fainting. Brought about by unpleasant sights, emotional trauma, etc. This comes on quickly. True shock — a condition with many causes that affects body functions severely. It may end in death.
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Burn is defined as tissue damage caused by dry heat of open flame, hot object, molten metal or electricity.
When fire takes place, get out fast, because smoke from plastic or foam can kill in less than two minutes.
The Fire Brigade should be called for any fire, however small.
The first aider has to act decisively, quickly, calmly and correctly in order to give efficient first aid. This is achieved by following the measures, given below :
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