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Peridot Consulting conducts Health and Safety Training in First Aid 1, 2 and 3, Fire Marshall, Evacuation Warden and preventative strategies

Medical Shock Shock is the effect the body goes into when there is not a sufficient supply of oxygen and nutrients going...
13/03/2018

Medical Shock

Shock is the effect the body goes into when there is not a sufficient supply of oxygen and nutrients going to the major organs and functions of the body. The main vehicle the body uses to transport these nutrients and oxygen is the blood stream therefore most causes of medical shocks are thus blood related. A First Aider’s common consideration when it comes to shock is blood loss externally as well as internal blood loss. The body’s response to shock is to release adrenaline and to maintain blood volume to vital organs like the brain, lungs and heart.
The Different Types of Shock
Cardiogenic shock is where the pumping of blood volume is poor and not effective, for instance during a heart attack.
Hypovolemic shock is where the blood volume drops drastically due to blood loss internally or externally.
Anaphylactic shock is caused by a severe allergic reaction which causes the lungs to swell and therefore reducing or blocking the lungs ability to absorb enough oxygen and transferring it to the blood stream.

Signs and Symptoms of Shock

Sweating with cold and pale skin tone, usually because of reduced blood volume and dropping blood pressure.
Rapid pulse rate, to get more oxygenated blood to all parts of the body.
Nausea and vomiting, weakness and dizziness as the effects of the shock on the body increases.
Dry mouth and thirst, is the body’s response to try and increase the volume in the blood stream.
Rapid and shallow breathing, to get more oxygen into the body.
Weak and irregular pulse rate, because the heart is struggling to get enough blood to the vital organs.
Gasping for air, restlessness and finally unconsciousness. Now the body is completely shutting down to keep only the vital organs alive. By this time advanced medical help must act quickly to save the patient.

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Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke (Premium) Symptom of a StrokeStrokes happen when blood flow to the brain is impeded.The b...
22/02/2018

Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke (Premium)

Symptom of a Stroke
Strokes happen when blood flow to the brain is impeded.
The brain loses oxygen and nutrients causing the brain to start dying at that point.
Common symptoms are numbness in the face, arms or legs.
Sudden confusion and slurring speech.
Vision impairment in one or both eyes.
Struggling to walk, lightheadedness, sudden headache and loss of coordination.
Testing if a person is having a stroke is easy:
• Ask them to smile, if one side droops, they are having a stroke.
• Ask them to lift both arms and keep them there, if they can lift both but only keep one up they are having a stroke.
• Ask them to repeat a simple sentence, if they repeat with slurred speech, they are having a stoke.
What to do
Record the time and get the person to a hospital immediately.

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Sunburn Treating sunburn during the holiday season is something that happens to all of us at one time or another.The aim...
11/01/2018

Sunburn

Treating sunburn during the holiday season is something that happens to all of us at one time or another.
The aim in treating sunburn is to cool the burn down and to keep it cool. This can be done by taking a cool shower or bath for 30 minutes to 1 hour, adding some baking soda to the bath water does help. Applying After Sun lotion generously after your bath or in more severe cases over the counter hydro-cortisone crème to treat the burn and keep it moist. Keep applying moisturizing cream or After Sun cream until the burn has healed completely. Leave blisters intact, this will speed up the healing process. Give pain medication if necessary but do not give aspirin to children.

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Allergies. We get allergies from food, medication, pollen, material, bee stings and chemical substances that our bodies ...
04/12/2017

Allergies. We get allergies from food, medication, pollen, material, bee stings and chemical substances that our bodies react to severely. There are a variety of ways that our bodies respond to an allergic reaction, but the most dangerous reaction is when the airway closes and we have difficulty in breathing. This is called anaphylaxis.
The EpiPen is prescribed to patients with severe allergic reactions and contains epinephrine (adrenaline). This should be given to the patient when signs of breathing difficulty are observed. This is easy to do: Remove blue safety cap from pen, swing and jab orange tip of pen at 90-degree angle into upper thigh, hold for 10 seconds and remove. Massage thigh.
People with severe allergies should always carry medic alert bracelets and their medication to combat the allergic reaction.
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First Aid Level 1 - Christmas Special! 10% Discount on all First Aid Level 1 registrations.This course is ideal for pers...
03/12/2017

First Aid Level 1 - Christmas Special! 10% Discount on all First Aid Level 1 registrations.
This course is ideal for persons over the age of 16,

nannies/child minders and as required academic qualification.
Our new training facility is at:

85 Battery Street Watloo Silverton.
Offer valid until 21 December 2017.
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Fire in the Home. Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the chemical process of combustion.The three ingredients ...
03/12/2017

Fire in the Home. Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the chemical process of combustion.
The three ingredients necessary for a fire to burn is a fuel source, oxygen and ignition or heat. In the home, we find two main areas where fires originate from.

Kitchens especially have a huge combination of heat and fuel sources available during the cooking of food. Fires that start in the kitchen are very intense and spread rapidly if not contained immediately.
How to stop a kitchen fire! Soak a large towel in water, remove excess water and carefully throw the towel over the burning pot or pan, covering as much as possible to smother the fire.
NEVER try and extinguish a cooking oil fire with water, it only makes it worse.

Another common source of fire in the home is faulty installations, overloaded wall sockets, extension leads and faulty or damaged appliances. Always disconnect the appliance from the electrical source when you’re done using it. Electrical fires are extinguished with CO2 or dry chemical powder agents that to not conduct electricity. Never overload your wall sockets with too many multiplugs and make sure that your appliance cables are always in a good condition.
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