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Primerose
Go to Nig Redcross society for the training.
I got certified as a firstaider last weekend. Just basic first, may be doing d advanced course next year. The certification lasts for 3 years, after which u renew it.

@poster
Pls dont allow this thread die o.

udoka2: @
Primerose
Go to Nig Redcross society for the training.
I got certified as a firstaider last weekend. Just basic first, may be doing d advanced course next year. The certification lasts for 3 years, after which u renew it.

@poster
Pls dont allow this thread die o.

you can help...tips for any emergency will do

@centje,
I still be amatur ooo , l joined the forum to learn from people like you abegi. I never treat anybody o, only have the theortical knowledge as a result of the training.

ya this is basic and everybody should be aware of this. good to start this thread. thanks for the informations. all the best, looking forward for the good tips. so that we can help others

donofdons: [size=28pt]In snake bite, do not suck the wound and do nt cut open the wound to remove the poison. Make sure you dont press the bite area as not to spread the poison and increase its circulation. Get as fast as possible to the hospital not the local healer.[/size]

Sir,
I love two of your tips above. However, i strongly disagree with you on the last part of your post (go to the hospital and not the local healer). Even the Primary health care in Nigeria recognizes the role of the traditional healers. Your post would be more educative if you say, do not go to the local healer when there is a hospital closer to you. Wasting more than 30minutes after certain types of snake bite in a bid to get to the hospital may be a deadly venture.
The traditional healers are more conversant with the types of snakes in their locality, just that their moods of treatment may expose one to certain secondary infection which could be easily treated if noticed on time.
Am saying this cause i have gone to villages in Nigeria where you must travel some good kilometers before you see a FUNCTIONING health facilities. I personally think it would be better for one to go to the traditional healer if the closest hospital is more than 20-30mins, but should immediately go to hospital after local first aid measures from the traditional healer.
My view is inline with 2 out of the 3 aims of first aid treatments, which are
1. To preserve life
2. To prevent the condition from worsening

donofdons: [size=28pt]In snake bite, do not suck the wound and do nt cut open the wound to remove the poison. Make sure you dont press the bite area as not to spread the poison and increase its circulation. Get as fast as possible to the hospital not the local healer.[/size]

Sir,
I love two of your tips above. However, i strongly disagree with you on the last part of your post (go to the hospital and not the local healer). Even the Primary health care in Nigeria recognizes the role of the traditional healers. Your post would be more educative if you say, do not go to the local healer when there is a hospital closer to you. Wasting more than 30minutes after certain types of snake bite in a bid to get to the hospital may be a deadly venture.
The traditional healers are more conversant with the types of snakes in their locality, just that their moods of treatment may expose one to certain secondary infection which could be easily treated if noticed on time.
Am saying this cause i have gone to villages in Nigeria where you must travel some good kilometers before you see a FUNCTIONING health facilities. I personally think it would be better for one to go to the traditional healer if the closest hospital is more than 20-30mins, but should immediately go to hospital after local first aid measures from the traditional healer.
My view is inline with 2 out of the 3 aims of first aid treatments, which are
1. To preserve life
2. To prevent the condition from worsening

donofdons: [size=28pt]In snake bite, do not suck the wound and do nt cut open the wound to remove the poison. Make sure you dont press the bite area as not to spread the poison and increase its circulation. Get as fast as possible to the hospital not the local healer.[/size]

Sir,
I love two of your tips above. However, i strongly disagree with you on the last part of your post (go to the hospital and not the local healer). Even the Primary health care in Nigeria recognizes the role of the traditional healers. Your post would be more educative if you say, do not go to the local healer when there is a hospital closer to you. Wasting more than 30minutes after certain types of snake bite in a bid to get to the hospital may be a deadly venture.
The traditional healers are more conversant with the types of snakes in their locality, just that their moods of treatment may expose one to certain secondary infection which could be easily treated if noticed on time.
Am saying this cause i have gone to villages in Nigeria where you must travel some good kilometers before you see a FUNCTIONING health facilities. I personally think it would be better for one to go to the traditional healer if the closest hospital is more than 20-30mins, but should immediately go to hospital after local first aid measures from the traditional healer.
My view is inline with 2 out of the 3 aims of first aid treatments, which are
1. To preserve life
2. To prevent the condition from worsening

centje: ACUTE ASTHMA

Asthma is regarded as a chronic inflammation of the airway which tend to cause muscle spasm,increase mucus secretion and cause narrowing of the airway. Hence the breathlessness the sufferers experience. Its usually triggered by a factor.

Common triggers:
Chest infection,pollen,dust,fur,smoke,fumes from frying oil,cold,exercise,excessive emotions...


Pointers:
_Breathlessness
_difficulty in speech
_chest tightness
_Wheezing
_Persistent cough
_Poor skin colour


¤ Mild attack:


Short of breath, wheeze, cough, chest tightness.



¤ Moderate attack:
Loud wheeze, breathing difficulties, can only speak in short sentences.



¤ Severe attack:
Distressed, gasping for breath, difficulty speaking two words, blueness around the mouth.

WHAT TO DO:

* Remove the person from source of triggering factor

* Rest the person,usually the person sits up,leans forward with his hand on a table or on his knees.

* Administer his reliever medication,one puff at a time (usually one minute interval), use spacer if available,especially for a child.

* Give 3 puffs (mild attack) then 6-8 puffs (severe attack) waiting for a minute between each puff and, if no improvement, repeat after 4 to 6 minutes(depending on the severity).

* Rush to hospital or call paramedic,if these measures are not helpful.



HOW TO GIVE THE PUFFS

#1. Using the inhaler with spacer...

*Remove cap and shake inhaler well.



* Insert inhaler into spacer.



*Have the person breathe out completely and put mouth tightly around spacer mouthpiece.



*Press inhaler once to deliver a puff.

Have the person breathe in slowly through the mouth and then hold breath for 10 seconds.



* Give a total of 4 puffs( for mild attack) or 6-8 puffs (for severe attack), waiting about a minute between each puff.



#2. Using Inhaler Without a Spacer...

*

Remove the inhaler cap and shake well.

*

Have the person breathe out all the way and seal lips tightly around inhaler mouthpiece.



* As the person starts to breathe in slowly, press down on inhaler one time.

The person should keep breathing in as slowly and deeply as possible (about five to seven seconds) and then hold breath for 10 seconds.

*

Give a total of four puffs ( for mild attack) and 6 to 8 puffs( for severe attack), waiting about one minute between each puff.

* After each set of the 4 or 6 puffs, wait for 4 or 6 minutes (depending on the severity). If the person still has trouble breathing, give another set of 4 or 6 puffs.

*

If there’s still little or no improvement, repeat the steps

until ambulance arrives or hospital is reached.

[ Remember to start CPR when the need arises ]

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thanks ladon.

eddy123 It is very important to go and seek medical hel[ within 30 minutes. Forget unorthodox help you would not know if they work or not. I hope you know some snakes are not poisonous and a non orthodox healer would claim he heal that too. This link may help you[http://healthguardmain..com/2013/10/first-aid-snake-bite.html][/url]

A little help here! I had a little accident yesterday,nd unfortunately for me my front Tooth got broken...it didn't fall of,it just got BROKEN! Pls what should I do? Will it disturb me in the future? It's kinda making my body tingle

Lovely thread, and to think I was about giving a lecture on first aid. I noticed some of the things I learnt are contradicting Frm what is here.

Great tips!

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@op thanks for this tips

Chookym:
@op thanks for this tips

you're welcome.