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Management of injuries

Management of injuries. -Electrocution -Chest injuries. -Electrocution.

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Management of injuries

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  1. Management of injuries -Electrocution -Chest injuries

  2. -Electrocution • Electrocution is considered life threatening, as an electric shock can cause the heart to stop and may cause severe bones. Main signs and symptoms can be by seeing burns on the skin, commonly the hands or feet or finding power lines, electrical cables or electrical equipment near the victim.

  3. -Electrocution Primary Management: • Check for danger and ensure that any power source is disconnected before approaching the casualty • Remove the casualty from the electrical supply without directly touching them • DRABCD • Cool any burnt areas under cool running water • Cover burns with non-adhesive sterile dressings • Monitor for signs of life and shock • Call for urgent medical attention

  4. -Chest Injuries • Chest injuries can be caused by blows, falls, crushing, stabbing or shooting and include a range of injuries from simple bruising to damage that affects breathing and circulation. • Treatment for all chest injuries should focus on seeking medical assistance and on keeping the patient as comfortable as possible. • Signs and Symptoms can be • Difficult and painful breathing • Blue around lips, nails and earlobes • Difficulty speaking

  5. -Chest Injuries • Primary Management: • DRABCD including calling 000 • If conscious: • make the patient comfortable by placing them in a half-sitting • position leaning to the injured side • Reassure and calm the patient • If unconscious: • Lie the patient in the recovery position with the injured side down • Monitor signs of life

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