Shock Safety Information Guide & Reference

Shock

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Shock is a life-threatening medical condition whereby the body suffers from insufficient blood flow throughout the body. Shock often accompanies severe injury or illness. Medical shock is a medical emergency and can lead to other conditions such as lack of oxygen in the body’s tissues & organ damage. It requires immediate treatment as symptoms can worsen rapidly. Causes of Shock Heart conditions (heart attack, heart failure) Heavy internal or external bleeding, such as from a serious injury Dehydration Infection Severe…

Migraine

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A migraine is a very painful type of headache. People who get migraines often describe the pain as pulsing or throbbing in one area of the head. Migraine Triggers Some people find that their migraines are triggered by something. Triggers might include: Certain foods: such as chocolate, cheese, red wine, citrus fruits, coffee, tea. Sleep: Too much or too little Changes in hormone balance in women: such as periods, the pill, menopause. Stress or relaxation after a period of stress….

Scorpion Sting

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Scorpion stings are most serious in young children, older adults and pets. Symptoms of Scorpion Sting Pain, burning and tingling sensation at sting site. Person experiencing a serious reaction may develop severe symptoms throughout the body.Â These symptoms include: Difficulty breathing Numbness Difficulty swallowing A thick tongue Blurred vision Movements Seizures Salivation High blood pressure Increased heart rate Muscle twitching

Triage

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There are emergency situations in which there are two or more victims; like in multiple car accidents or disasters or mass casualty. WHAT IS TRIAGE? It is the process of prioritizing or classifying injured victims to decide who must be cared for and transported first GOALS To doÂ the greatest benefit for the greatest number of victims Determine the order and priority of emergency treatment

Safety for Firework

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Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with fervor and gaiety by the people of every faith in India. A celebration takes no time to turn to a disaster for a missing small precaution. Last year the night of Diwali turned into dark as many persons reached different hospitals of country with eye and burn injuries. Mishandling of firecrackers can cause Burns Eye injuries Hearing loss, Sleeping disturbances and Sudden exposure to loud noise can cause temporary or permanent deafness…