Basic lifesaving skills, builds on a foundation of practical skills in knowing who, when and how to recognize and treat a person in need of emergency medical assistance.
Drowning
- Occurs when water enters the lungs, blocking air entry
- Keep the head lower than the body when getting the person from the water
- Thereafter lay the person down.
- If the person is breathing place them in recovery position.
- Treat low body temperature by removing all the wet clothes and covering with blanket or extra clothing
- If conscious, give a warm drink.
- Refer to a health facility even if fully recovered.
- Is when a foreign object or food stuff is stuck at the back of the throat causing a blockage of the airway.
- If client is breathing, encourage to continue coughing
- If obstructed stand to the side and slightly behind them
- Support his chest with one hand and let him lean well forwards
- Give up to 5 sharp slaps between the shoulder blades and stop if the obstruction clears
- Refer to a health facility if the obstruction has not cleared
- Keep the person calm, restrict movement, and keep the affected area below heart level to reduce the flow of venom
- Remove any rings or constricting items
- Create a loose splint to help restrict movement of the area
- If there are signs of shock (such as paleness), lay the person flat, raise the feet about a foot high, and cover the person with a blanket
- Refer immediately
