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
Treatment:
The main treatment for burns
is covering the affected area in WATER
for ten – fifteen minutes.
All burns on people, which are bigger than
their own hand, or are
intermediate or deep degree burns should be
sent to the hospital. For
people with burns to the mouth and throat
you should give them short
sips of water.
DO NOTS OF BURNS:
1.Do not burst Blisters or touch the injured part.
2.Do not remove stuck on clothing.
3.Do not apply ointments lotions or fats.
4.Do not apply stick plasters or cotton wool on the burn.
5.Do not overcool the casualty as this can lead to
hypothermia.
6.Do not touch a person who has been a victim of an
electric shock as you could
injure yourself.
7.Note: if a person is in contact with high voltage
electricity, you must remain
18 meters (20 yards) from them and contact the emergency services and inform them of the incident.
