Drowning and scalding emergency knowledge

First, drowning

Drowning water refers to people who are flooded due to respiratory tract irritation, suffocation, contraction of obstruction, suffocation and hypoxia, requiring emergency rescue.

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● If a drowning person is found, he should be rescued from the water as soon as possible. However, if the rescuer does not know how to rescue the water and if he does not understand the water conditions at the scene, he cannot use the water easily. He can make full use of on-site equipment, such as ropes, rafts, and lifebuoys to save people.

● Place the drowning person on the ground, quickly open his mouth and remove foreign substances such as silt and weeds from the mouth and nose to keep the respiratory tract open.

●Pour out intra-abdominal inhalation, but be careful not to pour water and delay rescue time. Pouring water : Place the drowning person on the thighs of the rescuer's knees. With his head down, press his back to force the respiratory tract and stomach inhalation.

● When the drowning person has stopped breathing or is extremely weak, he or she should immediately perform artificial respiration and if necessary, perform chest cardiac compression.

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â—†Because of breathing, the heartbeat may stop again after a short-term recovery, so don't give up artificial respiration. Always stick to the professional rescue personnel.

â—† Minors should not use the method of calling for help if they are not suitable for the rescue of water.

â—† Loss of consciousness, should be placed in the lateral position, and pay attention to keep warm.

â—† While on-site rescue, dial 120 emergency calls as soon as possible .

Second, burns and burns

Burns and burns are common in everyday life. Burns are particularly common in children under 3 years of age. If they can take timely help, they can effectively reduce the degree of injury.

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● After scalding, remove the heat source quickly and leave the scene. Rinse the wound with water for 10 minutes or more at the first time . If the burn is light and there is no wound, you can apply sesame oil, burn ointment or toothpaste on the affected area.

● For burns, after blocking the heat source, try to make the air flow as much as possible, and then carefully

Go to wounds and surrounding clothing, belts, watches, necklaces, rings, shoes, etc. Stick to

The clothes on the wound surface should be cooled with cold water and then slowly removed.

● In the event of severe burns or burns, apply a dressing ( such as a clean cloth ) to cover the wounded area and immediately take it to the hospital.

Expert Tips >>>

â—† When dealing with high temperature, electricity or chemicals, pay special attention to the protection of the skin.

â—† Even if it is a mild burn or burn, you should go to the hospital after your own treatment.

â—† If scald or burns are severe, do not use scald ointment or other oils, and do not puncture blisters.

The information in this article comes from the Internet and was reorganized and edited by China Rescue Equipment Network.