ASHA ShikshaNCDs & Comprehensive Primary Health Care · 5/5
First aid and emergencies
emergencySnake bite
Keep the person calm and still. Remove rings and tight things. Keep the bitten limb still with a splint. Rush to the hospital for anti-snake venom. Do not cut, suck, burn the bite, or tie a tight tourniquet.
Do not waste time with faith healers.
local_fire_departmentBurns
Pour clean cool running water on the burn for 20 minutes. Remove jewellery. Cover with a clean cloth. Do not apply toothpaste, oil, or ink. Refer large or deep burns.
Wrap the person in a clean sheet to keep them warm.
healingBleeding and injuries
Press firmly on the bleeding wound with a clean cloth. Raise the injured part. In a road accident, do not move the neck; call 108.
Keep the emergency numbers 108 and 102 handy.
wb_sunnyHeat stroke and poisoning
Heat stroke: move to shade, cool with wet cloth, give fluids if awake, refer. Poisoning (pesticide, kerosene): do not make the person vomit, take the container to the hospital.
Keep pesticides locked and away from children.
infoFor training ASHA workers. Always follow your ANM, Medical Officer and the latest Government guidelines. In an emergency, call 108.