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How is first aid provided to victims of disasters who are injured?
How can we offer first aid to victims of any disaster?
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Solution 1
The main purpose of first aid is to prevent loss of life, prevent deterioration, and start the recovery process. So it is important to know what the first aid or emergency measures.
The following first aid should be provided to victims of disasters:
- Airway: If a person faces difficulty in breathing, raise the chin or hold the head in a backwards sloping position so as to keep the respiratory passage open.
- Breathing: If the person has stopped breathing, give artificial respiration, mouth-to-mouth.
- Circulation: If the person is unconscious, first give mouth-to-mouth respiration. If the person doesn’t revive, perform CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) by pressing the heart hard using both palms. Repeat these two steps alternately after every 15 minutes.
- Bleeding: Cover the wound with an antiseptic pad and apply pressure for 5 minutes using your thumb or palm.
- Fracture: Immobilise the fractured part using any wooden rods, rulers, etc.
- Burns: Hold the burnt part under cold and flowing water for at least 10 minutes.
- Sprain, Twisting, and Contusion: Let the person rest, apply an ice pack on the injured area, then massage it gently, and keep the affected area elevated.
Solution 2
The injured individual should receive assistance and be positioned comfortably for rest. The first assistance provided may vary depending on the type of disaster. However, the most crucial factor is timely rescue, which can aid the victim’s survival.
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