Here are some important tips to follow in case of fainting:
-Make the person lie down.
-Assess his/her level of consciousness by asking simple questions like his/her name, age, address.
-Loosen any tight clothes around neck and chest.
-If the person is unconscious, start CPR ( Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and call for an ambulance.
Here are some important tips to follow in case of a sprain or strain:
-Follow RICE therapy.
-Rest- Rest and limit all movements. Use a sling or crutches to support the limb if necessary.
-Ice- Apply ice in a towel on the affected area for 20 minutes each hour.
-Compress- Wrap cloth bandage firmly (not too tight) around the joint/limb to reduce swelling.
Here are some essential tips to follow in case of vomiting:
-Make yourself comfortable.
-Do not eat solid foods until vomiting stops.
-Once vomiting stops, consume clear liquids, water, ORS, coconut water, lemon water.
-Avoid milk and solid diet.
-Bland foods like rice, khichdi, soup can be started once vomiting starts to subside.
Here are important tips that you should follow in case of diarrhea:
-Rest as much as possible.
-Drink lots of fluids in the form of water, ORS , curd, probiotic yoghurt , coconut water, lemon water.
-Consuming fruits like apple, pomegranate may be helpful.
-Eat light meals like dal rice, curd rice, khichdi.
-Avoid milk, butter milk, spicy foods, alcohol, and caffeine.
Here are some essential tips to follow in case of a suspected attack of Stroke/Paralysis:
If the person is conscious
-Make the person sit/lie in a comfortable position.
-Call for an ambulance or rush the person to hospital.
Here are important tips to follow in case of an acute attack of asthma
-Calm down the person and do not leave him/her alone.
-Make the patient rest in a comfortable upright position.
-Loosen any tight clothing around chest, neck area.
Here are some essential tips to follow in case of high grade fever ( Above 103oF)
-Monitor the temperature with thermometer.
-Make the person rest in a comfortable cool temperature under a fan or an air conditioner.
-If the person has chills, cover him/her with light clothing.
-Give 500 mg paracetamol every 6 hourly round the clock.
Here are some essential tips to follow in case of a nose bleed
-Sit upright and tilt your head FORWARD to allow drainage.
-Pinch your nose bridge firmly using thumb and index finger till bleeding stops.
-Breath through your mouth.
-Do NOT put anything inside the nose.
-Loosen any tight clothing around the neck
Here are some essential first aid tips to follow in case of Convulsions:
-Stay calm and composed.
-Clear the surrounding area around the person.Make a cushion below his/her head with something soft like blankets, jacket, sweater etc.
-Make a cushion below his/her head with something soft like blankets, jacket, sweater etc.
-Note the time the convulsion started.
