First Aid Kit

1. Faint

• Lay the patient down and raise legs. If the patient cant lie down, put his head between his knees.
• Loosen tight clothing, allow plenty of fresh air.
• Inhale Ammonia Inhalant if necessary.
• Dont leave patient unattended
• When the patient regains consciousness gradually raise the patient and give sips of water
  

2. Unconsciousness

• Open the airway
• Check the breathing (a) if the breathing has stopped, mouth to mouth resuscitation (b) if breathing and pulse stopped, start CPR immediately
• if both present, place him in the recovery position with head turned to one side
• Loosen tight clothing
• Give oxygen if necessary
• Keep patient warm
• Get medical aid immediately
  

NB. Dont leave patient unattended and keep close observation, Dont give anything by mouth.

3. Nose Bleeding

• Sit the patient down with the head slightly forward
• Pinch the soft part of the nose firmly for 5-10 minutes
• Advise him to breath through the mouth and not to blow the nose
• Tell the patient to spit out any blood in the mouth, swallowed blood may cause nausea and vomiting
• Apply cold compress to the bridge of his nose and forehead
• Loosen tight clothing
• If the bleeding has not stopped, continue treatment for a further 10 minutes
• If the bleeding persist after 30 minutes, ask for medical aid
• Ask the patient not to blow the nose for a couple of hours even if the bleeding has stopped
  

4. Epileptic Fit

• If the patient is falling, try to support or ease the fall and lay down gently
• Open his airway and loosen tight clothing, place something soft under his head
• Control his movements only as far as necessary to prevent him from hurting himself
• Don't forcibly restrain the patient
• Don't put anything in the mouth or try to open it
• When the convulsions cease, place the patient in the recovery position
• Advise the patient to inform doctor about the latest attack once he is fully recovered