Stop any bleeding by firmly pressing a clean cloth on the wound. If the injury is serious, be careful not to move the person's head. If blood soaks through the cloth, do not remove it. Place another cloth over the first one. 5.
Proper hand washing is the simplest yet most effective way to control disease transmission. You should always wash your hands before and after contact with a patient, even if you wear gloves. The longer the germs remain with you, the greater their chance of getting through your barriers. Although soap and water are not protective in all cases, in certain cases their use provides excellent protection against further transmission from your skin to other. If no running water is available, you may use waterless hand washing substitutes.
Especially when dealing with people who have a weakened immune system such as the elderly. Proper infection control can help reduce the spread of cold / flu, skin / wound infections, respiratory problems and allergies. Good practice of infection control can include: • Regularly disinfecting surfaces on a regular basis. • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth, wash hands frequently and applying alcohol or anti bacterial gel. • Do not share towels, face cloths ect with others.
2nd degree-Put under cold water, gently pat area with sterile bandage or clean cloth to prevent infection. Seek medical attention. 3rd degree-cover burned area with thick sterile nonfluffy dressing. Call for ambulance. 6) Ultraviolet light, because a welder cannot
Severity of burn 1- Depth: 1st vs 3rd degree burn 2- Extent: 1% vs27% 3- Location and involved organs 4- Co-existing illness: lung disease, diabetes mellitus 5- Type of burn 17. Following conditions may be considered as severe burn 1- Depth: 3rd degree burn 2- Extent: partial burns that are 10% or above of total body surface area 3- Location: burns involving respiratory tract, face, palm, sole or genital organ 4- Burns that extend right around the body 5- Long term disease 6- Age: elderly or young children 18. Management of severe burn – 3B3C 1- Burning stopped: isolate victim and burning source 2- Breathing maintained 3- Body examined: Assess degree and area of burn 4- Cool: Flush with running water 5- Cover: cover with clean dressing or plastic wrap 6- Carry: prevent shock 19. DO NOT do the following 1- Burst the blister 2- Remove anything sticking to the wound 3- Apply lotion or fat to injured area 4- Let victim eat or
It is a rare bacterial infection that invades the skin and tissues under the skin. The tissues die rapidly, so it is important or doctors to catch it early. The picture to the left is a picture of normal skin and the soft tissue underneath it. Necrotizing Fasciitis increases sensitivity, releases
Unit 15 Paediatric Emergency First Aid 1.1 Identify the responsibilities of a paediatric first aider The responsibilities of a paediatric first aider are:• To preserve life• To prevent deterioration• To promote recovery• Passing on information- by passing on information of the incident to medics and parent. 1.2 Describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others You can minimise risk of infection to yourself by using gloves as this stops any skin to skin contact with the patient. It is important to that when treating lacerations that they are washed with sterile water, minimising infection for the patient. It is important to make sure that all equipment you use is sterile, as well as bandages ect. When performing CPR you can use a plastic mouth guard.
In stage one the epidermis begins to die as lack blood, carrying oxygen and nutrients is cut off. Sitting or lying in the same position for long periods of time can start the process of skin tissue breakdown. The skin may appear red or discoloured and will not go away after half an hour of the pressure being relieved. It should heal if the pressure is kept off the area for a few days. In stage two the epidermis will be broken and there will be a shallow wound or sore.
Discoid rash: red scaly patches on skin that cause scarring. The acronym to remember the 11 symptoms is SOAP BRAIN MD. Some people, especially those with antiphospholipid syndrome, may have SLE without four criteria, and also SLE may present with features other those listed in the criteria. Treatment Being a chronic disease with no known cure, the treatment of SLE is symptomatic. In essence, this involves preventing flares and reducing their severity and duration when they occur.
Closing Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare soft tissue infection that should not be taken lightly. With the proper care and antibiotics necrotizing fasciitis can be cured or avoided among a lot of people. In order to decrease the mortality rate of this rare disease a rapid diagnosis with a surgical intervention will assist in curing a patient of this