First Aid
Tourniquets
A tourniquet is a medical device that is used to apply constant pressure to a limb to restrict – but not block – the flow of blood. After an injury, a tourniquet may be used to stop blood from leaving a wound. These would only be used when the wound is large or severe enough to require the halt of blood flow.
Infection
A wound infection occurs when bacteria grows within the damaged skin of an injury. You may treat a minor wound infection by yourself, but you will need immediate medical attention if the infection becomes more severe. However, sometimes the resources aren’t available at our disposal. If you receive a wound during a disaster, you should try to clean and protect it as much as you can to prevent infection.
CPR
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. It is a lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. If someone is going through cardiac arrest, immediate CPR can double or triple the chances of survival. Even if you are not trained, hands-only CPR still increases the likelihood of survival. Knowing these essential steps to performing CPR is crucial when responding to cardiac arrest. Assessing the situation and quickly taking action can save the life of another
Splints
A splint is a device used to support and protect a broken bone or injury. The splint keeps the injured part of the body secure to ease any pain and promote recovery. The type of splint a person needs depends on the type of injury they have sustained. When a natural or unnatural emergency arises, you or a loved one might experience an unfortunate injury. Staying calm and knowing how to care for the injury will prevent further damage.
درجة حرارة الجسم
انخفاض درجة حرارة الجسم، أو ما يُعرف بانخفاض حرارة الجسم، يحدث عندما يعجز الجسم عن إنتاج الحرارة بالسرعة الكافية أو الاحتفاظ بها. وعندما تنخفض درجة حرارة الجسم، لا تستطيع الأعضاء والجهاز العصبي والقلب أداء وظائفها بشكل سليم. إذا انخفضت درجة حرارة جسم الشخص عن 35 درجة مئوية (95 درجة فهرنهايت)، فيجب طلب العناية الطبية فورًا.