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What to Do Incase of Burns? |
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General rules for treatment of burns and scalds |
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Immerse the burning part in cold water or slow running
water |
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Promptly remove rings, bangles, boots etc before the
burned part starts to swell. |
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Do not move a badly burnt limb. |
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Provide small sips of cool drinks to badly injured but
yet conscious patients. |
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Immediately hospitalize casualties who are seriously
burnt or scalded. |
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Do not attempt to break swollen portion |
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What to do in case of Chemical or Biological
attack? |
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Protection of breathing airways with gas mask or with
a handkerchief, coat sleeves |
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Stay alert for attack warning signs. |
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Move upwind from the source of the attack |
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Close all the exterior opening when you are at home
or in office |
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Letters containing puff of dust or particles must be
sealed in plastic pouch. |
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If sprinkled with an agent, immediately wash it with
warm soapy water. |
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What to do if clothes catch fire? |
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Put out the flames by whatever means available for example
water or any non-flammable fluids |
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Do not allow the casualty to panic and run around. |
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Cover the casualty tightly with rug, blanket, coat or
table cover |