... because my tutor's a fucker. And not the good kind like Mitch Hertzog.
Reflection – What I would do if I witnessed an accident where an individual lost consciousness
5/9/11
Reflection – What I would do if I witnessed an accident where an individual lost consciousness
5/9/11
In all likelihood and depending on the severity of the accident witnessed, I myself would probably go into psychogenic shock. I believe that with age we develop resilience where we can deal with the situation effectively. Hopefully, this will come to me but given that I am but 18 and relatively inept, psychogenic shock is the most likely outcome for me at present.
If, however, I was able to overcome any adverse reaction to the situation there are several steps that should be taken to help the person involved in the accident.
The first step is to immediately seek medical help (eg: calling 000 or getting someone nearby to do so). Following this, lay the person on their back without elevating their head. If there are no obvious head injuries, elevate the legs to heart level. If the person is unconscious, turn them on their side (recovery position) and monitor ABC (airway, breathing, circulation). Remove any restrictive clothing and protect the person from environmental extremes such as temperature or stray rodents. Keep the patient’s lips moist but do not give them any food or water. If oxygen therapy is available, administer as required. Monitor the patient carefully and be prepared to administer EAR or CPR if situation worsens and if you know how to administer required treatments properly.
Above all, keep calm and carry on.
If, however, I was able to overcome any adverse reaction to the situation there are several steps that should be taken to help the person involved in the accident.
The first step is to immediately seek medical help (eg: calling 000 or getting someone nearby to do so). Following this, lay the person on their back without elevating their head. If there are no obvious head injuries, elevate the legs to heart level. If the person is unconscious, turn them on their side (recovery position) and monitor ABC (airway, breathing, circulation). Remove any restrictive clothing and protect the person from environmental extremes such as temperature or stray rodents. Keep the patient’s lips moist but do not give them any food or water. If oxygen therapy is available, administer as required. Monitor the patient carefully and be prepared to administer EAR or CPR if situation worsens and if you know how to administer required treatments properly.
Above all, keep calm and carry on.
J
3 comments:
i like how your Hertzog reference is a blatant attempt to make up for the time you forgot who Ida Lopez was.
YOU DO NOT FOOL ME
i need to read that book again and brush up on my references to IMPRESS U.
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you have a blogspot caity?!
and your rages suwen.. haha :)
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