HEALTH WITH HIFAD

Welcome to another awesome episode of health with hifad get your notepad ready cause its time to take lessons!!! HiFAD FIRST AID SERIES ... First Aid for Unconsciousness What Is Unconsciousness? Unconsciousness is when a person suddenly becomes unable to respond to stimuli and appears to be asleep. A person may be unconscious for a few seconds (fainting) or for longer periods of time. People who become unconscious don’t respond to loud sounds or shaking. They may even stop breathing or their pulse may become faint. This calls for immediate emergency attention. The sooner the person receives emergency first aid, the better their outlook will be. What Causes Unconsciousness? Unconsciousness can be brought on by a major illness or injury, or complications from drug use or alcohol abuse. Common causes of unconsciousness include: *a car accident *severe blood loss *a blow to the chest or head *a drug overdose *alcohol poisoning A person may become temporarily unconscious (faint) when sudden changes occur within the body. Common causes of temporary unconsciousness include: *low blood sugar *low blood pressure *syncope (loss of consciousness due to lack of blood flow to the brain) *dehydration *problems with the heart’s rhythm *neurologic syncope (loss of consciousness caused by a seizure, stroke, or transient ischemic attack) *straining. Signs that a Person May Become Unconscious Symptoms that may indicate that unconsciousness is about to occur include: *sudden inability to respond *slurred speech *a rapid heartbeat *confusion *dizziness or lightheadedness. Administering First Aid If you see a person who has become unconscious, take these steps: 1. Check whether the person is breathing. If they are not breathing, have someone call for help immediately. If they are breathing, position the person on their back. Raise the person’s legs at least 12 inches above the ground. 2. Loosen any restrictive clothing or belts. If the person doesn’t regain consciousness within one minute, call for help. 3. Check the person’s airway to make sure there’s no obstruction.Check again to see if the person is breathing, coughing, or moving. These are signs of positive circulation. If these signs are absent, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until emergency personnel arrive. CPR Instructions Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a way to treat someone when they stop breathing or their heart stops beating. If a person stops breathing, call for help immediatly or ask someone else to. Before beginning CPR, ask loudly, “Are you okay?” If the person doesn’t respond, begin CPR. Lay the person on their back on a firm surface,Kneel next to the person’s neck and shoulders,Place the heel of your hand over the center of the person’s chest and Put your other hand directly over the first one and interlace your fingers. Make sure that your elbows are straight and move your shoulders up above your hands, Using your upper body weight, push straight down on the person’s chest at least 1.5 inches for children, or 2 inches for adults. Then release the pressure. Repeat this procedure again up to 100 times per minute. These are called chest compressions. RESCUE BREATHING To minimize potential injuries, only those trained in CPR should perform rescue breathing(mouth to mouth resuscitation). If you haven’t been trained, perform chest compressions until medical help arrives. If you are trained in CPR, tilt the person’s head back and lift the chin to open up the airway. Pinch the person’s nose closed and cover their mouth with yours, creating an airtight seal. Give two one-second breaths and watch for the person’s chest to rise.Continue alternating between compressions and breaths — 30 compressions and two breaths — until help arrives or there are signs of movement. to watch and learn how to do this, join hifads whatsapp group and watch a video that would be sent, please watch and learn, as you never can tell when you will need this. click this link. https://chat.whatsapp.com/BZ5g99ne0ojCg2Q9clG9KK HiFAD......let's save Africa's future Compiled by the The Tellrhodes Blog Instagram:tellrhodesblog / tellrhodess Facebook :TheTellrhodes Blog Gmail:tellrhodes@gmail.com Twitter:Rhoda_Enietan/The Tellrhodes Blog YouTube:The Tellrhodes blog & Tv New Age, New Voice