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High blood sugar or
HYPERGLYCEMIA
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occurs because sugar is not controlled over a period of time;
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may cause fatigue, drowsiness, vomiting, low blood pressure, fever and
sometimes, a fruity breath odour.
TREATMENT
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Call for ambulance.
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In the victim is unconscious, place in a recovery position.
ALCOHOL INTOXICATION
A person with
ALCOHOL INTOXICATION
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will usually smell strongly of alcohol;
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may suffer from a head injury; and
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risk on choking on vomitus or blood.
TREATMENT
•
Call for ambulance if head injury cannot be excluded.
If you do NOT suspect head injury, place the victim in recovery position
OCCUPATIONAL EYE INJURIES
The eye is one of the most precious organs and any accident involving the
eye requires immediate first-aid.
TYPES OF OCCUPATIONAL EYE INJURIES
FOREIGN BODIES
FOREIGN BODIES
such as sand particles, grit or dust may:
1.
enter the eye and lodge on the eye or under the eyelids or
2.
penetrate the eyeball.
TREATMENT
•
Prevent the victim from rubbing his or her eye.
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Gently flush the object out with water.
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If flushing does not work, cover the injured eye with an eye dressing
and an eye shield and bring to a doctor.
If the object is
embedded
on the eyeball,
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DO NOT TOUCH IT!
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Instruct the casualty to close both eyes.
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Place eye-shield on the injured eye and bandage both eyes.
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Rush to the hospital immediately.
BLACK EYE, CUTS OR SCRATCHES
BLACK EYE, CUTS OR SCRATCHES
1.
are usually caused by direct trauma to the eye or face.
2.
can be caused by certain types of skull fractures which can result in
bruising around the eyes.
TREATMENT
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Gently apply cold compress around the swelling.
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DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE directly on the eye
Get medical help at once!