If a oersib us choking, he will point at his throat while trying to speak. The Heimlich Manoeuvre can be used to help the victim.
The Heimlich Manoeuvre technique for a Conscious victim (for children aged one year and above and adults)
- Stand behind the victim and tell him you are trying to help.
- Wrap both your arms around his stomach.
- Clench you fist, clasp your other hand around the fist, and place your hands halfway between the breastbone and navel.
- Thrust your hands inwards and upwards several times until object is expelled.
- If you are choking and alone, do something that can attract the attention of other people such as knocking, throwing something or anything that may be of help.
- Find the rounded back of a chair and place it halfway between your breastbone and navel.
- Press down your stomach firmly until the object is expelled.
If The Victim Faints
- Lay the victim on the ground.
- Get help and call the ambulance.
- Open the victim's mouth, check for foreign object and remove it with your finger if any.
- Open his airway (head tilt and chin lift technique) and check his breathing.
- If none, give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and repeat regularly if no response from the victim.
- If there is no chest movement, press down on the chest 15 times (position of the hands is similar as for CPR)
- Repat the above sequence until the victim recovers or help arrives.
When opening the airway of a victim with a suspended spinal injury, the head tilt chin lift technique should not be used, instead USE the jaw thrust technique.
You are advised to learn the Heimlich Manoeuvre properly.
Minor Burns
- Cool the burn by placing it under running water or immersing it in a basin of water or covering it with a wet cloth for 5 minutes until the pain disappears.
- Remove any ring, watch or jewellery that is worn on the affected area.
- Do not break the blisters or remove any clothing that is stuck to the affected area.
- Cover with a clean cloth.
Severe Burns
- Lay the victim down and immerse the burn in water for 10 minutes.
- Check the victim's breathing and pulse.
- Remove any tight jewellery, watch, belt or clothing.
- Do not remove any clothing that is stuck to the affected area.
- Cover the burn with a clean cloth.rns
- Wrap the victim in a blanket and seek further treatment immediately.
Burns Caused by Chemicals
- Hold the affected area under running water for 5 minutes.
- Cover the burn with a clean cloth.
- Seek further treatment immediately.
- Make sure you are not exposed to the chemical.
- Do not apply butter, toothpaste, lotions, etc. to a burn.
Treatment of Fainting
- Lay the victim down and raise his/her legs by putting pillows, books, etc under his feet.
- Loosen any tight clothing.
- Ensure there is enough fresh air.
- Check for other injuries if any.
- Wait until the victim is conscious and recovers.
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