ST JOHN AMBULANCE CHENNAI -SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST

—  It is a condition where the casualty’s heart stops beating owing to a

heart attack.

Statistics

—  Heart disease is the second most common cause of death. About

—  2,400 persons develop an acute heart attack every year. In addition,

close to 1,400  persons suffer from sudden cardiac arrest in the out

of-hospital environment.total survival rate for pre-hospital

collapses is about 2.6%1.Causes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

—  • Heart attack

—  • Choking

—  • Drowning

—  • Stroke

—  • Drug overdose

—  • Suffocation

—  • Smoke inhalation

—  • Electrocution

—  • Severe allergic reactions

—  • Severe trauma

—  The chain of survival

—  The ‘Chain of Survival’ is an approach for treating casualties with cardiac arrest. A

—  weak or missing link in the ‘Chain of Survival’ will lead to a poor chance of survival.

Training Details:

v  First Aid Training.

v  Fire safety Training .

v  Health and safety training.

v  Safety passport training.

v  Safety clinic training

   CONTACT US:

ST.JOHN AMBULANCE

No.714, 1st Floor, MTH Road, Mannurpet,
Padi, Chennai – 600050. Ph: 044-26242318. 

Cell: 8056079747, 9840799786
Email: stjohn77@yahoo.co.in, stjohnambattur@gmail.com

stjohnambulancepadi@gmail.com

ST JOHN AMBULANCE CHENNAI - STROKE

A stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is disrupted, and it may lead to longtermdisability in the casualty. It is therefore important to seek medical help as soon as possible when someone collapses from stroke.

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Signs of stroke:

ž   Sudden numbness/weakness of the face, arm or leg. It usually happens to one

   side of the body

ž   Sudden confusion, having trouble speaking or understanding speech

ž  Sudden blurring of vision

ž  Sudden loss of balance and coordination, dizziness and having trouble walking

ž  Sudden severe headache with no known cause

    If you suspect someone to be suffering from stroke, dial 995 immediately for an ambulance.

Training Details:

v  First Aid Training.

v  Fire safety Training .

v  Health and safety training.

v  Safety passport training.

v  Safety clinic training

   CONTACT US:

ST.JOHN AMBULANCE

No.714, 1st Floor, MTH Road, Mannurpet,
Padi, Chennai – 600050. Ph: 044-26242318.
Cell: 8056079747, 9840799786
Email: stjohn77@yahoo.co.in, stjohnambattur@gmail.com

    stjohnambulancepadi@gmail.com 

ST JOHN AMBULANCE CHENNAI -FITS

Common causes of fits

Ø  Epilepsy

Ø  Head injury

Ø  High fever in infants

Signs of fits

Ø  Clenching of teeth and rolling of eyes

Ø  Casualty falls to the ground

Ø  Uncontrolled movements occur (e.g. jerking of limbs)

Ø  Incontinence may occur

Ø  Muscular spasms or convulsive movements eventually stop and casualty

Ø  becomes drowsy or even unconscious

When someone is experiencing an episode of fits

Ø   Keep sharp and dangerous objects away from casualty

Ø   Do not restrict his movements

Ø   Do not place anything into his mouth as it will cause injury

Ø   Treat any injuries once the fits are over

Ø   Send the casualty for medical attention

Training Details:

v  First Aid Training.

v  Fire safety Training .

v  Health and safety training.

v  Safety passport training.

v  Safety clinic training

CONTACT US:

ST.JOHN AMBULANCE

No.714, 1st Floor, MTH Road, Mannurpet,
Padi, Chennai – 600050. Ph: 044-26242318.
Cell: 8056079747, 9840799786
Email: stjohn77@yahoo.co.in, stjohnambattur@gmail.com

stjohnambulancepadi@gmail.com

ST JOHN AMBULANCE CHENNAI -BURNS AND SCALDS

Burns and scalds are damages to the body tissues caused by heat, chemicals,electricity or radiation. The damages may be extensive or superficial

.

Causes of burns and scalds

• Presence of heat: naked flame, hot iron, boiling   water, hot oil

• Absence of heat: liquid nitrogen

• Chemicals: Acids, alkalis

• Electrical: electricity, lightning

• Radiation: sun rays

Extent of burn:

Potentially serious or critical burns are highly dependent on the age group as well as the depth of burns. They include:

• Partial-thickness (2nd degree) burns greater than 20% of Body Surface Area

(BSA)

• Full-thickness (3rd degree) burns greater than 10% of BSA

• All burns involving the face, eyes, ears, hands, feet or genitalia

• All burns involving children and elderly

Treatment for burns and scalds

a. Stop the burning process.

b. For chemical burns, wash off the chemicals.

c. Use the four Cs:

Ø  Cool the injured part under cold running water or immerse it in cold water for about 10 minutes.

Ø  Gently remove any Constrictions such as a bracelet, ring, watch or constricting clothing from the injured area before it starts to swell.

Ø  Cover the injured area to prevent infection. Use clean, preferably sterile, nonadherent material (e.g. handkerchief, dressing etc.).

Ø  Consult the doctor or convey to hospital.

Training Details:

v  First Aid Training.

v  Fire safety Training .

v  Health and safety training.

v  Safety passport training.

v  Safety clinic training

CONTACT US:

ST.JOHN AMBULANCE

No.714, 1st Floor, MTH Road, Mannurpet,
Padi, Chennai – 600050. Ph: 044-26242318.
Cell: 8056079747, 9840799786
Email: stjohn77@yahoo.co.in,

stjohambattur@gmail.com

stjohnambulancepadi@gmail.com

ST JOHN AMBULANCE CHENNAI -SPRAINS

Sprains occur at joints and involve the ligaments, the most common being sprained ankles. A strain, however, is an injury to the muscles and tendons, especially when they are stretched.

TRAINING DETAILS:

vFIRST AID TRAINING.

vFIRE SAFETY TRAINING .

vHEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.

vSAFETY PASSPORT TRAINING.

vSAFETY CLINIC TRAINING.

ST.JOHN AMBULANCE:

No.714, 1st Floor, MTH Road, Mannurpet,
Padi, Chennai – 600050. Ph: 044-26242318.
Cell: 8056079747,8643055672.
Email: stjohn77@yahoo.co.in, stjohnambattur@gmail.com

stjohnambulancepadi@gmail.com

ST JOHN AMBULANCE CHENNAI -IMMOBILISATION

IMMOBILISATION:

Immobilisation of upper limb injury:

Applicable for dislocation or fracture involving the:

• Shoulder

• Upper arm

• Forearm

• Wrist

Procedure

a. Sit casualty down and support the injured arm

horizontally.

b. Apply open arm sling as shown.

Immobilisation of lower limb injury

Applicable for dislocation or fracture involving the hip, pelvis and lower limbs.

Procedure

a. Straighten the injured leg as much as possible.

b. Bring the uninjured leg (which acts as a splint) to the injured leg.

c. Slide bandages under both legs as shown.

d. Insert padding between the knees and ankles.

e. Bandage the legs together as shown and knot on the side of the uninjured leg.

ST.JOHN AMBULANCE

No.714, 1st Floor, MTH Road, Mannurpet,
Padi, Chennai – 600050. Ph: 044-26242318.
Cell: 8056079747, 9840799786
Email: stjohn77@yahoo.co.in, stjohnambattur@gmail.com

stjohnambulancepadi@gmail.com

ST JOHN AMBULANCE CHENNAI - BLEEDING

StJohn Ambulance –  BLEEDING

Bleeding is the loss of blood as a result of damage to blood vessels.

Pretreatment precautions

• Wear protective gloves or place a barrier between you and the person’s blood

• Wash hands with soap and water after providing care

Treatment for bleeding wounds

a. Check if there are any foreign objects (e.g. glass fragments) in the wound.

b. If there are no foreign objects in the wound:

i. Elevate the injured part if possible.

ii. Cover the wound with sterile/clean dressing and apply direct pressure.

iii. Tie a firm bandage.

iv. Immobilise the injured part if necessary.

v. Seek medical attention if necessary.

If there are any foreign objects in the wound, do not press on the object. To avoid

applying direct pressure on the object, build up padding around the wound before

bandaging.

FRACTURES

Fractures are breaks or cracks in the bones.

                                                                                                          

                                                                                               

Main types of fractures

• Closed – covering skin is intact                                                      

• Open – covering skin is torn

Causes of fractures

• Direct force (e.g. a kick, hit by a car bumper)

• Indirect force (e.g. a twist of the leg, falling on an outstretched limb)

Signs of fractures

• Pain and tenderness

• Deformity in the area affected

• Loss of function

• Swelling and sometimes bruising

• Open wound (for open fractures)

Treatment for fractures

a. Calm the casualty down.

b. Treat bleeding wounds, if any. For open fractures, stop the bleeding and cover

exposed bone ends.

c. Rest, support and immobilise injured part in a position most comfortable for the

casualty.

d. If the casualty has a dislocated or fractured upper or lower limb, refer to the

following IMMOBILISATION section.

e. Seek medical attention or dial 995 for an ambulance.

ST.JOHN AMBULANCE

No.714, 1st Floor, MTH Road, Mannurpet,
Padi, Chennai – 600050. Ph: 044-26242318.
Cell: 8056079747, 9840799786
Email: stjohn77@yahoo.co.in, stjohnambattur@gmail.com

stjohnambulancepadi@gmail.com