First Aid

SOME BASIC FIRST AID

BROKEN LIMBS - If you cant move a limb, it must be broken (or if you can move a limb, it cant be broken). The only accurate way to diagnose a broken limb is x-ray . If you suspect a broken bone try to support the injury with a cushion or items of clothing to prevent unnecessary movement You can immobilize the injured area. Don't try to realign the bone or push a bone that's sticking out back in. Apply a splint, a board splint preferably or newspapers, a magazine to the area above and below the fracture sites. Padding the splints can help reduce discomfort. An arm can be supported in a sling, triangular type bandage. ideally the injured person should be seen at hospital as soon as possible, in some cases bones may need to be reset or need pins inserted, etc.The limb needs to be supported for 6 weeks.

BLEEDING WOUNDS- Apply pressure on the wound with whatever is available to stop or slow down the flow of blood. If it cannot be stopped or successfully dressed and particularly if the wound is deep you must get medical help.

NOSEBLEEDS- advise the patient to tilt their head forwards and ask the person to pinch the end of their nose, holding it for a few minutes until bleeding stops and breathe through their mouth.

BURNS : The only thing you should put on a burn is cold water. Put the affected area under cold water. if possible running water for at least ten minutes.

CPR

Eye injuries

Sponge with cold water to bring fever down

When someone is fevered sponging them down with cold water and giving them sips of cold water when tolerated assist to bring the temperature down,

First and foremost seek medical help if possible. Some Herbal and Home Remedies for Treatment of Malaria

Lime and lemon play a vital role in the treatment of quartan type of malarial fever. About three grams of lime and a juice of 1 lemon should be dissolved in about 60 ml of water. This mixture can be taken before you suspect the attack to take place.

The herb chirayata, botanically known as Swertia chirata, is also beneficial in the treatment of intermittent type of malarial fevers. It helps in lowering the temperature. An infusion of the herb, prepared by immersing 15 gm of chirayata in 250 ml of hot water with aromatics like cloves and cinnamon, should be given in doses of 15 to 30 ml.

Alum is also useful in malaria - First take a small amount of alum and then roast it over a hot plate. Now powder it. Half a teaspoon of this powder 0should be taken about four hours before the expected attack and half a teaspoon every two hours after it. This may help you in giving relief.

The leaves of holy basil are also considered beneficial in the prevention of malaria. The juice of about eleven grams of leaves of holy basil mixed with three grams of powder of black pepper can be taken beneficially in the cold stage of the malarial fever. This will check the severity of the disease.

Home Remedies for Cholera

Cholera is a water-borne disease, which is highly infectious. Loss of electrolytes and fluid, in the form of vomiting and diarrhea are common. It is an intestinal problem, which affects the small intestine. It is more common in the monsoon period, due to poor sanitation and hygiene. Virus transmission through flies in the house is common.

Cholera Symptoms

Some of the common symptoms of cholera are nausea, dry skin, diarrhea, convulsions, cramps, extreme drowsiness, weak voice, loose stools, cold and clammy skin, poor urination, wrinkled skin on the fingers, feeling of thirst, high body temperature, low blood pressure, weak pulse and restlessness.

Cholera Causes

The various contributing factors for cholera are unhygienic raw fruits and veggies, contaminated feces, grains such as millet and rice, vegetables irrigated with sewage water, foods and beverages bought from street vendor, improperly cooked fish, contaminated water and ice cubes made from this contaminated water.