The document outlines key first aid practices for handling fevers, headaches, and injuries. It emphasizes the importance of comfort, proper medication, dressings, and bandages, along with necessary materials for a first aid kit. Additionally, it provides guidelines for safely moving a casualty and the correct lifting techniques to avoid injury.

1. Submitted by: Submitted to:
Krishna Kumar Mrs. Sonam Pushkar
B. Pharm VII Sem (Assistant Professor)
Roll No. 168287365004

2. • When body temperature rises above 99
degree fahrenheit or 37 degree centigrade. It
is called pyrexia or fever.
• It is also caused by bacterial or viral
infection, and may be associated with
influenza, measles, chicken pox, meningitis
and local infection.

3.  A moderate fever is not harmful, but a temp. of
above 40degree C (104degree F) can be
dangerous, and may trigger fits in babies and
young children.

4.  Make the causality comfortable in cool surroundings, preferably
in bed with a light cover. Allow to rest.
 Give the casualty plenty of cool, bland drinks to replace lost
fluids.
 An adult make take two paracetamol tablets. Give the child the
recommended dose of paracetamol syrup (not aspirin).

5.  A headache may accompany of any illness,
particularly a feverish ailment such as ‘flu’ but
it may be the most prominent symptoms of a
serious condition, such as meningitis or stroke.
 Headaches may develop for no apparent
reason, but can often be traced to tiredness,
nervous tension, stress or emotional upset.

6. Always seeking urgent advice if the pain:
 Develops very suddenly;
 Is severe and incapacitating;
 Is recurrent or persistent;
 Is accompanied by loss of strength or sensation,
impaired consciousness;
 Is accompanied by a stiff neck;
 Follows a head injury.

7.  Help the casualty to sit or lie down comfortably in a quit place. If
possible, remedy like any likely cause of the headache such as
loud noise, bright light, or lack of fresh air.
 An adult may take two paracetamol tablets or her own painkillers.
Give a child the recommended dose of paracetamol syrup(not
aspirin).

8.  Applying dressings and bandages is an
important part of good first-aid practice.
 Wounds usually require a dressing, and almost
all injuries will benefit from the support that
bandages can give.

9. Dressing are used to:
 Help control bleeding
.
 Cover a wound and
protect it, thereby
reducing the risk of
infection.
 Help to applying
medicines.
Bandages are used to:
 Maintain direct
pressure over a
dressing to control
bleeding.
 Hold dressings,
splints, and
compresses in place.
 Limit swelling.
 Provide support to an
injured or joint.
 Restrict movement.

10. Basic materials for a first-aid kit
 20 adhesives dressings
(plasters) in assorted sizes;
 Easily identifiable watertight
box;
 Six medium sterile dressings;
 Two large sterile dressings;
 Two extra-large sterile
dressings;
 Two sterile eye pads;
 Six triangular bandages;
 Six safety pins;
 Disposable gloves.
Useful additions
 Two crepe roller bandages;
 Scissors
 Tweezers;
 Cotton wool;
 Non-alcoholic wound
cleansing wipes;
 Adhesive tape;
 Notepad, pencil, and tags;
 Plastic face shield;
 For outdoor activities:
blanket, survival bag, torch,
and whistle

11. Tying a Reef Knot
1. Pass the left end (dark)
over and under the
right.
2. Brings both ends up
again.
3. Pass the right end (dark)
over the under the left.
4. Pull the ends firmly to
tighten; tuck in ends.
Untying a Knot
1. Pull one end and piece
of bandage part.
2. Hold the knot; pull the
end through it and out.

12.  When moving a casualty, it is important to be
aware of the dangers to yourself and to the
casualty.
 Incorrect handling and transport methods
could aggravate the causality's condition, and
cause you to injure yourself.
 You should not move a casualty unless you
have received comprehensive training, or the
casualty is in imminent danger and it is safe for
you to approach him or her.

13.  Move a casualty only if it is absolutely necessary and
you are not putting yourself in danger.
 Always explain to a casualty what is happening so
that he or she can co-operate as much as possible.
 Do not attempt to move a casualty by yourself if help
is available. Ensure that helpers understand what
they need to do, so that they can co-operate fully.
 When more than one person is moving a casualty,
always appoint someone to give verbal commands.
 Always use the correct lifting technique to avoid
injuring your back when lifting or carrying a
casualty.