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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.