5/9/2007
This is meant only as a guide & does not replace
proper training
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Fractures
Burns
Poisons
Levels of Responsiveness
Bleeding
Introduction
Heart Disease
Chain Of Survival
C.P.R
Control
Panel
POISONS: are substances that if taken in sufficient quantities
can cause temporary or permanent damage to the body.
L –
Lunges by breathing fumes in.
I – Injection by needle.
A – Absorption through your skin
M – Mouth by swallowing things.
E – Eyes, splashes in the eye.
I – Injection by needle.
A – Absorption through your skin
M – Mouth by swallowing things.
E – Eyes, splashes in the eye.
Poisons enter the body through
(LIAM & E)
If
someone has swallowed a poison you should bring them to hospital with the details of the exact amount and the product
they have taken. You should
never make somebody to get sick.
Poisons can act either locally or generally
on the body. Locally is where
it reacts at the site of the burn e.g. food passage or hand. Generally is where it affects the central nervous system
and can interfere with breathing
and your heart action.
ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK: This is a severe allergic reaction within the body to a
poison, e.g. with bee and wasp stings.