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StandardFirstAid/Rev2/06062017 - COPYRIGHTS © SINGAPORE FIRST AID TRAINING CENTRE PTE LTD
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fits, unconsciousness and even death.
TREATMENT
•
Call for ambulance immediately.
•
Stop any external bleeding.
•
Prepare a plastic bag for the victim to vomit.
FITS
FITS
may present with an uprolling of the eyes,
biting, jerking and frothing from the mouth.
TREATMENT
•
Clear surrounding objects and pad the victim’s head.
•
Call for an ambulance, even if the fits has already stopped.
•
If the fitting stops, check if the victim is breathing. If breathing is
present, place the victim in a recovery position.
•
If the victim has a fever, sponge down with tepid water.
FAINTING
A person who experiences
FAINTING
1.
when he stands for too long, suddenly stands after squatting or bending
or receives bad news; and
2.
may experience light-headedness, blurred vision and cold skin.
TREATMENT
•
LIE the victim
and
ELEVATE
the legs above the heart level.
•
Loosen clothing
like collars, ties and cuffs.
•
Cover
with a blanket if the victim feels cold.
•
If victim turns
unconscious
, call for an
ambulance
and turn to
r
ecovery position
.
STROKE
A person suffering from
STROKE:
1.
experiences a blocked blood vessel or bleeding in the brain; and
2.
may experience symptoms such as sudden numbness, weakness or
paralysis of one side of the body, drooling, slurred speech,
vision
problems, seizures and unconsciousness.
TREATMENT
•
Call for an ambulance immediately.
•
Prevent the victim from walking or standing to avoid falls.
•
Treat injuries, if any.
•
If the victim does not respond and stops breathing, start CPR.
DIABETIC EMERGENCIES
Low blood sugar or
HYPOGLYCEMIA
occurs as a result of excessive:
1.
diabetic medication, exercise or drinking; and
2.
may cause drowsiness, confusion and even unconsciousness.
TREATMENT
•
Prepare sugary liquids to help raise blood sugar back to normal.
•
If conscious, let the victim sip the sugary liquids slowly.
•
If unconscious, call for ambulance and place the victim in a recovery
position.