In the international first aid group, language is not a barrier for learning important skills. The goal of the multicultural group is to get to offer aid in different events next autumn.
The Finnish Red Cross is the first NGO in Finland to release an app for tablet devices. The Risk Zones application uses photos, videos, stories and graphics to show how people can minimise risks, prepare for and survive disasters.
The brain requires plenty of oxygen, which is supplied to it by the blood in the arteries. If the amount of blood in the brain is reduced, the person faints, or loses consciousness for a moment.
A burn is tissue damage caused by heat or a corrosive chemical substance, in which damage is caused to the skin and possibly the tissues beneath it. If the skin is not cooled, the injury will spread to the deeper layers. Burns damage the skin tissue.
A sprained joint causes bleeding in the subcutaneous tissue. In addition to pain, the injured area gathers fluids and swells.
Joint injury occurs when the ligaments surrounding the joint stretch or tear. Even other soft tissues may be injured. The injury is not always visible. Sometimes, a joint may be dislocated and remain in a clearly visible malposition.
In connection with chest pain, the creation of further damage can be prevented and the possibilities of the person to recover improved significanlty through starting the first aid and care quickly.
Chest pain must always be taken seriously.
Causes:
•Coronary thrombosis, often called a heart attack.
The most typical accident risks of children are significantly affected by the age of the child. Accidents affecting children under three years old most often occur at home or at playgrounds (burns, falling from the changing table, lap, a swing, or a climbing frame, for example).
Such accidents can be largely prevented with monitoring and ensuring the safety of the home (protecting sockets and stoves, storage of hazardous substances, particularly medication, etc.).
When the blood sugar level of a person suffering from diabetes decreases too much, the situation may be life-threatening.
Diabetes is caused by the pancreas not producing enough insulin, or its effects in the system are insufficient. This increases the blood sugar level. Blood sugar is affected by diet and exercise. A high blood sugar level can be reduced with medication.
From the perspective of first aid, the most common situation is an insufficient level of blood sugar after taking medication, when
A severe allergic reaction can be caused by any factor which causes allergy.
Anaphylaxis refers to a deadly allergy reaction in the entire body. The symptoms often start as milder general symptoms, but they can become life-threatening in a matter of minutes.
The severity and speed of appearance of poisoning symptoms depends on the substance and amount, as well as the method in which it entered the body.
The symptoms caused by a poisonous substance depend on its features, the amount on the body, and the method of exposure. Substances can enter the body through the mouth, airways, skin, or eyes, or be injected.
Symptoms of fracture include pain, swelling, abnormal mobility, soreness, and malposition.
Fractures may be compound fractures or simple fractures. In compound fractures, the skin is broken and the end of the bone sticks out, and immediate medical attention is necessary. Simple fractures may cause internal bleeding.
Causes:
•Falling, falling from a high place, or hitting something.
If a clot or bleeding forms in the vascular system in the brain, it causes a transient ischaemic attack, which may lead to a cerebral infarction. The condition may lead to a life-threatening state in a moment.
The different parts of the brain guide the different actions of a human, so the symptoms and effects vary depending on which part of the brain the damage is in and how extensive it is.
Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the mucous membranes in the bronchi, often based on allergy.
An asthma attack is caused by a state of contraction in the bronchi, causing the air flow to the lungs to shrink, making breathing difficult. People suffering from asthma are usually familiar with their illness and often carry the required medication with them in case of an attack.
The success of resuscitation depends primarily on the time between the heart stopping to starting the resuscitation.
The helper on the scene should be able to resuscitate and dare to help. If resuscitation is started quickly, the possibilities of survival are doubled or even tripled.
Knowing how to stop bleeding and dress a wound are basic first aid skills.
A wound is a damage in the skin or mucous membrane, which may be associated with profuse bleeding. The healing of the wound is affected by its size and location, cleanliness, and the injury mechanism (wound type). Tattered or dirty wounds or wounds on mobile areas heal slower.
Having an ICE contact on your phone may help in reaching your next of kin.
Phone numbers stored on your phone in case of emergencies are useful, particularly when travelling abroad. Using the ICE (In Case of Emergency) abbreviation means adding the abbreviation before the name of your next of kin on your phone.
Always call the emergency number 112 whenever someone’s life, health, property, or the environment are in danger or threatened or you suspect this to be the case.
Follow these instructions when making the emergency call:
People are often shocked at the scene of an accident. Accidents and falling severely ill can often cause people to be mentally hurt, in addition to physical injuries.
The objective of psychological first aid is to calm down, comfort, and process what happened. This way, the victim and their family members are helped to cope and move on after the event. Calm and determined actions by the helper will provide a feeling of safety.
