The unconscious patient Make sure that an unconscious patient:1. Has a clear airway;2. Is placed in the recovery position;3. Is never left alone. Maintain a clear airway, keeping the patient in…

Positioning of Casualty The process for helping the victim is as shown below: BREATHING, HEART IS BEATING, UNCONSCIOUSInsert an airway to prevent the tongue slipping back and obstructing the upper…

Airway Obstruction Airway obstruction, also known as choking, occurs when the airway i.e the route for passage of air into and out of the lungs, becomes blocked. In such situations,…

Use of Oxygen resuscitator Operation of resuscitatorOn board ship, the resuscitation is generally limited to  manual resusciators and administering CPR and Mouth-to-Mouth breathing  and that does not need equipment, but…

If the casualty is an infant (0-1 year old) or child (1 year of age-puberty), do the following: Check unresponsiveness - Infant: Tap the soles of the feet and shout, "Are…

Air in the stomach (Gastric Distention) - During rescue breathing and CPR, air may enter the stomach in addition to the lungs. To avoid this, keep the casualty's head tilted back,…

CPR with Help of Second Person When a second person who is trained in administering CPR arrives at the scene, do the following: The second person shall identify himself or…

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including cardiac arrest or near drowning, in which someone's breathing and heartbeat has stopped. Ideally, CPR…

Basic Life Support Atmospheric air that is essential for life contains approximately 21% oxygen. When you breathe (inhale), only a quarter of the air is taken by the blood in…

Do's and Dont's Remain calm. The most important thing in an emergency is not to panic. Provide immediate first aid as per the injury. Keep the person in a comfortable…

Digestive System and abdomen Learning Objectives: Identify the major organs and accessory organs of the digestive system Describe the functions of the enzymes involved in digestion of food IntroductionThe digestive…

The respiratory system is primarily involved in the exchange of gases (carbon dioxide and oxygen) between the atmosphere and the blood that provides oxygen to the cells and removes carbon…