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UNCONSCIOUSNESS
An interruption of the brain’s normal activity
Major Causes
Head injury
Stroke
Fainting
Heart Attack
Shock
Poisoning
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Fits
Abnormal body temperature
EXAMINING & TREATING AN UNCONSCIOUS CASUALTY
Aims of treatment
To maintain an open airway.
To assess and record the level of response.
To treat any associated injuries.
To arrange for urgent removal to hospital if necessary.
To gather and retain any circumstantial evidence of the cause of the condition.
EXAMINING & TREATING AN UNCONSCIOUS CASUALTY
Aims of treatment
DO NOT attempt to give anything by mouth.
DO NOT move casualty unnecessarily.
DO NOT leave casualty unattended at any time.
LEVELS OF RESPONSE
A - alert
V - voice
P - pain
U - unconscious
HEAD INJURIES - CONCUSSION
HEAD INJURIES - CONCUSSION
Recognition
Brief or partial loss of consciousness.
Dizziness or nausea on recovery.
Loss of memory of events at the time of injury or immediately before the injury.
A mild, generalised headache.
HEAD INJURIES - CONCUSSION
Treatment
Place an unconscious casualty in the recovery position.
Monitor and record breathing, pulse and level of response every ten minutes.
Call for an ambulance if the casualty is still unconscious after 3 minutes.
If casualty regains consciousness within 3 minutes, watch closely for any deterioration in the level of response, even after an apparent full recovery.
HEAD INJURIES - CONCUSSION
Treatment
Place the casualty in the care of a responsible person.
Advise the casualty to see a doctor.
HEAD INJURIES – SKULL FRACTURE
Recognition
A wound or bruise on the head.
A soft area or depression of the scalp.
Impairment of consciousness.
A progressive deterioration in the level of response.
Clear fluid or watery blood coming out from the nose or ears.
Blood in the white of the eye.
Distortion or lack of symmetry of the head or face.
HEAD INJURIES – SKULL FRACTURE
Treatment
Check ABC if casualty is unconscious.
Help a conscious casualty to lie down with the head and shoulders raised.
If there is discharge from an ear, position the casualty so that the affected ear is lower.
Cover the ear with a sterile dressing or clean pad, lightly secured with a bandage. DO NOT plug the ear.
Control any bleeding from the scalp.
HEAD INJURIES – SKULL FRACTURE
Treatment
Look for and treat other injuries.
Call for an ambulance.
Monitor and record breathing, pulse and level of response every ten minutes.
HEAD INJURIES – COMPRESSION
Occurs when pressure is exerted on the brain within the skull.
Recognition
As the condition develops, the level of response will deteriorate.
A recent head injury, followed by an apparent full
recovery. Later on, casualty may deteriorate and become disorientated.
An intense headache.
Noisy breathing, becoming slow.
Recognition
A slow yet full & strong pulse.
Unequal or dilated pupils.
Weakness or paralysis down one side of the face
or body.
High body temperature, flushed face.
Drowsiness.
A noticeable change in personality or behaviour, such as irritability.
HEAD INJURIES – COMPRESSION
HEAD INJURIES – COMPRESSION
Treatment
Call for an ambulance.
Check for ABC & perform CPR if necessary.
Stop any bleeding.
Place in recovery position.
If casualty is conscious, support him or her in a comfortable position.
Monitor & record breathing, pulse and level of response every 10 minutes.
FITS (CONVULSIONS)
Involuntary contractions & relaxation of muscles
in the body repeatedly due to disturbance in the function of the brain.
Possible causes
Head injury.
Some brain-damaging diseases.
Shortage of oxygen to the brain.
Intake of certain poisons.
FITS (CONVULSIONS) – MINOR EPILEPSY
Recognition
Sudden “switching off”, casualty may be staring blankly ahead.
Slight or localised twitching or jerking of the lips, eyelids, head or limbs.
Odd involuntary movements such as chewing or making noises.
FITS (CONVULSIONS) – MINOR EPILEPSY
Treatment
Help the casualty to sit down in a quiet place.
Remove any possible sources of harm.
Talk to casualty calmly and reassuringly.
DO NOT pester casualty with questions.
Stay with casualty until someone take over you.
Advise the casualty to see a doctor.
FITS (CONVULSIONS) – MAJOR EPILEPSY
Recognition
Casualty suddenly falls unconscious, often letting
out a cry.
Becomes rigid, arching his or her back.
Breathing may cease.
May have cyanosis of lips.
Face and neck may be congested.
Fit movements begin. The jaw may be clenched and breathing may be noisy.
FITS (CONVULSIONS) – MAJOR EPILEPSY
Recognition
Saliva may appear at the mouth.
Possible loss of control of bladder or bowel.
Recovers consciousness within a few minutes.
May be followed by a deep sleep.
May be evidence of injury.
FITS (CONVULSIONS) – MAJOR EPILEPSY
Treatment
If you see casualty falling, try to support him or her. Make space around him and ask bystanders
to move away.
Loosen clothing around casualty’s neck.
If possible, protect his or her head.
When the fit stops, place casualty in recovery position.
Check breathing and pulse.
FITS (CONVULSIONS) – MAJOR EPILEPSY
Treatment
Stay until casualty recovers fully.
If unconscious for more than 10 minutes or fit for more than 5 minutes, call for an ambulance.
FITS (CONVULSIONS) IN YOUNG CHILDREN
Possible Causes
Infectious disease.
Throat or ear infection associated with a greatly raised body temperature or fever.
FITS (CONVULSIONS) IN YOUNG CHILDREN
Recognition
Clear signs of fever: hot, flushed skin and perhaps sweating.
Violent muscle twitching with clenched fists and arched back.
Twitching of face with squinting, fixed or upturned eyes.
Breath-holding, with congested face and neck or drooling at the mouth.
Loss of or altered consciousness.
FITS (CONVULSIONS) IN YOUNG CHILDREN
Treatment
Remove any clothes or covering bedclothes.
Ensure a good supply of cool, fresh air.
Position pillows or soft padding around the child so that even violent movement will not result in injury.
Sponge the child with tepid water to help cooling.
Start from head and work down.
Keep the airway open.
FITS (CONVULSIONS) IN YOUNG CHILDREN
Treatment
Call for an ambulance if necessary.
Reassure the child and parents.
STROKE
A rapidly developing loss of brain function due to an interruption in the blood supply to all or part of the brain.
STROKE
STROKE
Recognition
Altered level of consciousness.
Slurred or garbled speech.
Loss of movement and feeling, usually on one side of the body.
Severe headache.
Difficulty in swallowing.
Flushed face.
Sometimes seizures.
STROKE
Recognition
Pupils may be different sizes.
Possibly head & eyes turned to one side.
Weakness.
STROKE
Treatment
Seek medical aid urgently.
Reassure the casualty. He or she may be able to
understand you, even unable to communicate.
If casualty is conscious, support the head and shoulders on pillows, loosen tight clothing, maintain body temperature and wipe away secretions from the mouth.
Ensure that the airway is clear and open.
DIABETES
A metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia and other signs, as distinct from a single illness or condition.
Causes
Insufficient or too much insulin.
Insufficient glucose in a person who takes insulin.
Unaccustomed exercise.
A missed meal.
Infection in a known diabetic
DIABETES
Recognition
Dizziness.
Weakness, trembling or shaking.
Hunger.
Numbness around the lips and fingers.
Paleness.
Profuse sweating.
Rapid pulse.
Mental confusion.
DIABETES
Recognition
Excessive thirst.
Frequent need to urinate.
Hot, dry skin.
Smell of acetone on breath (like nail polish remover).
Drowsiness.
Unconsciousness.
DIABETES
Treatment
If casualty is unconscious:
Give nothing by mouth.
Seek medical aid urgently.
DIABETES
Treatment
If casualty is conscious:
Give sugar or drink liberally sweetened with sugar.
Continue giving sugar every 15 minutes until medical aid arrives or the casualty recovers.
Loosen tight clothing.
Seek medical aid.
Allow casualty to self-administer insulin. DO NOT administer for the casualty.