CBSE Class 9 Answered

Medical emergency

First Aid

Fractures

• Stop any bleeding
• Immobilize the fractured part
• Apply ice on the fractured part
• Treatment for shock 
• Padding or Support

Poisoning

• Allow intake of Fresh air 
• Removal of poison from the mouth
• Dilution of poison with water
• Requesting directions from control centre
• CPR or Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in case of breathing problems
• Cleaning of body parts in case of spilling of poison

Cuts

• Stopping the bleeding
• Cleaning the cut
• Application of antibiotic or ointment
• Bandaging the cut
• Stitches in case of deep cuts
• Tetanus vaccination

Burns

• Cooling the burn 
• Bandage and pain relieve
• No usage of cold water on severe burns
• CPR or Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in case of breathing problems
• Covering the burnt area
• Elevation of the body

Heat wave

• Provision of air conditioning
• Provision of mineral drinks
• Relieving cramps 

Cold wave

• Provision of blanket
• Provision of hot drinks 
• Provision of hot water bath