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    BASIC LIFE SUPORT

    CAN YOU GUESS IT?

    Hint : Two words


    TOPIC 11 :
    BROKEN BONES

    • A fracture is a broken bone.


    • It can range from a thin crack to a complete break.


    • Bone can fracture crosswise,lengthwise, in several places, or into
    many pieces.
    • Most fractures happen when a bone is impacted by more
    force or pressure.
    SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

    Trouble
    moving or
    Sudden Pain Unable to
    using injured
    bear weight Swelling Deformity
    area
    Deformity due to broken bones

    Swelling of the injured part


    • The rule for treating people who may have
    broken bones is never to move them unless it’s
    necessary for their safety.

    • Neck and back injuries are very risky.

    • It can cause paralysis or death.

    • If you suspect broken bones, call for


    emergency medical assistance, and
    instruct the victim not to move.
    THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN GIVING FIRST AID

    • Look for swelling and deformity.

    • Ask the victim to rate the pain, explain how the injury
    happened, and if he or she can move the injured limb.

    • Treat for shocks if the person shows symptoms.

    • If it seems that a person might have a broken bone,


    apply ice wrapped in a towel or cloth to the area, and
    keep the victim comfortable until help arrives.
    CAN YOU GUESS IT?

    Hint : Two words


    TOPIC 12:
    HEAT EXHAUSTION
    Heat-related illness that can
    occur after you've been exposed
    Heat exhaustion happens
    to high temperatures,
    when your body overheat
    and it often is accompanied by
    dehydration. and can’t cool itself down.

    HEAT
    EXHAUSTION
    The body's temperature rises
    It usually results from rapidly, the sweating
    physical activity in hot mechanism fails, and the body is
    weather. unable to cool down.
    Heavy sweating

    Pale and flushed appearance


    POSSIBLE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
    OF HEAT EXHAUSTION Dizziness and Fatigue

    Weak and rapid pulse

    Moist and clammy skin

    Nausea and headache


    First aid for heat exhaustion

    involves these steps :

    1. Move the victim to a cool place.

    2. Have the person lie down.


    3. Elevate feet 8 to 10 inches.

    4. Loosen clothing.

    5. Give the victim water and encourage him or her to drink slowly; and

    6. Apply cold compresses to the head and body.

    Do not administer “salt tablets,” as these are a high blood pressure risk.
    CAN YOU GUESS IT?

    Hint : Two words


    Let's
    Discuss TOPIC 13 :

    HEAT STROKE

    .............
    What is Heat Stroke?

    Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness.

    Heatstroke is a condition caused by your body


    overheating,usually as a result of prolonged exposure
    to or physical exertion in high temperatures.

    This most serious form of heat injury, heatstroke,


    can occur if your body temperature rises to
    104 F (40 C) or higher. The condition is most
    common in the summer months.
    SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
    FIRST AID FOR HEAT STROKE

    1 .You have to act fast in cases of heatstroke.


    Immediately call 911.

    2 .While you’re waiting for help to arrive, cool the person down by
    hosing his or her body with coolwater or by fanning the body.

    3.Monitor the victim to make sure the airway remains open,


    the person is breathing, and the person has a pulse
    Thank You!

    Ashley Lopez

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