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It is vital that you do not become a casualty yourself while giving first aid to others. Some situations are more dangerous than others and as a first aid volunteer you should be well aware how to approach and react in such situations. For example, the casualty may still be in contact with a source of electricity, or she may be near a fire etc. Here are some great tips to deal with such situations. When the casualty has electrical injuries If the casualty is in contact with electricity, stop the current at once by switching off the main plug. If in case that is not possible, get the casualty's limb away from the electrical contact; stand on a dry surface, such as wood, a folded newspaper, or a rubber mat, and carefully knock the limb clear with a similar material.
When casualty has fire burns If you arc confronted by a fire at home or in the street, act quickly and precisely. Call the emergency services, giving as much information as possible. If trapped in a room, shut the door, open a window and try to get out through the window as quickly as possible; lower yourself by your arms and drop feet first. If a person is on fire, follow the Stop, Drop, Wrap, Roll procedure
Chemical Spills Accidents may be complicated by the spillage of dangerous substances. Vans and lorries carrying chemicals display panels that indicate what they are carrying, its properties, a special code number and a telephone number. Pass these details to the emergency services.
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It is vital that you do not become a casualty yourself while giving first aid to others. Some situations are more dangerous than others and as a first aid volunteer you should be well aware how to approach and react in such situations. For example, the casualty may still be in contact with a source of electricity, or she may be near a fire etc. Here are some great tips to deal with such situations. When the casualty has electrical injuries If the casualty is in contact with electricity, stop the current at once by switching off the main plug. If in case that is not possible, get the casualty's limb away from the electrical contact; stand on a dry surface, such as wood, a folded newspaper, or a rubber mat, and carefully knock the limb clear with a similar material.
When casualty has fire burns If you arc confronted by a fire at home or in the street, act quickly and precisely. Call the emergency services, giving as much information as possible. If trapped in a room, shut the door, open a window and try to get out through the window as quickly as possible; lower yourself by your arms and drop feet first. If a person is on fire, follow the Stop, Drop, Wrap, Roll procedure
Chemical Spills Accidents may be complicated by the spillage of dangerous substances. Vans and lorries carrying chemicals display panels that indicate what they are carrying, its properties, a special code number and a telephone number. Pass these details to the emergency services.
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