This project makes me clear that it is important for improve to have at least basic knowledge of first aid .It can serve to save a person's life. So project like these should become a part of every school curriculum to spread awareness among students.
First Aid Pocket Guide: Burns
Ensure your safety and the safety of others.
Move the person away from the source of the burn, if possible.
Ensure the area is safe from further harm.
Extinguish flames with water or smother with a blanket.
Dial emergency services immediately for severe burns, or if in doubt.
Determine the severity:
First-Degree (Superficial):
Redness and mild pain.
No blisters.
Second-Degree (Partial Thickness):
Blisters and more intense pain.
Red, white, or splotchy appearance.
Third-Degree (Full Thickness):
Charred or white appearance.
May involve deeper tissues.
Immerse in cool water or use a cool compress.
Avoid ice or very cold water.
Use over-the-counter pain relievers if needed.
Do not break blisters.
Apply a cool, moist compress.
Elevate the burned area if possible.
Do not use water; cover with a sterile, non-stick bandage.
Keep the person warm.
Elevate the burned area if possible.
Cover the burn with a clean, non-stick bandage.
Avoid adhesive bandages on severe burns.
Provide pain relief as necessary.
Pop blisters.
Apply creams, ointments, or ice directly to severe burns.
Large or deep burns.
Burns on the face, hands, feet, genitals, joints, or major joints.
Inhalation injuries.
Remember: This guide is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek medical attention for severe burns or if you're unsure about the appropriate first aid steps.
First aid is only immediate and temporary assistance while one waits for medical help to arrive.
For most injury situations, first aid is the best course of action.
The situation, type of severity of the injury, life-threatening nature of the injury and size of your detail will all factor into the decision of how to provide first aid.
Always one should get qualified medical help as soon as possible for every firstaid and medical emergency
For first and second degree burns(redness and blisters), you can run the burn under cool water. You can also apply an ice pack or some Aloe Vera gel/spray. For third and electrical burns(charred/burned skin), you call 911. Then you cover the burn with a sterile bandage. DO NOT apply ointments, gels, or creams. DO NOT run under water or apply ice. DO NOT attempt to remove the clothing from affected area.
Pocket first aid guide is when it is a small first aid "leaflet" which tells you main parts of first aid such as.... CPR BURN or other things. Please post on my wall for anymore questions.
the coolmbia encylopedia 6th edetion
pocket guide on first aid
The Pocket Guide to Emergency First Aid is a how-to guide that should be added to any first aid kit. This guide offers valuable information anywhere you are outdoors to help in the event of head injuries, animal bites, strokes, poisoning, and much more. This book is available to be purchased through Amazon.
pocket guide on first aid
pocket guide on first aid
bibliography are the references : such as books and websites For eg; websites wikipedia . . books..
visit http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/FirstAid Index
The First Aid pocket guide should contain aid that needs to be given for fractures, poisoning, cuts and burns, heat and cold wave and other threats that are prevalent in that area. The content shared in the guide should be supported with adequate pictures so as to give a clear and elaborate understanding about the topic. Choose awareness campaign strategy for either senior citizens or illiterate people and prepare a brief writeupFor ready made info, you can look into interactive in English Main Course Book which gives information required in the chapter "health and medicine".
I'd go to the American Red Cross for this sort of thing. They have a variety of first aid guides for the layman. They also have some disaster response and planning information as well. You can also get some great reference material from icbse.com http://www.icbse.com/2009/164/pocket-guide-aid-disaster-management-project.HTML
how burns happens
A pocket guide is the term used to describe a small reference book that is easy to carry with you when you are away from home. Such guides may help you to identify birds and wildlife or it may contain essential outdoor skills.