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Hazards Associated with Lasers
Published in D. C. Winburn, Practical Laser Safety, 2017
Burns from HF may be placed in three classes: (1) those resulting from concentrations up to 20%, which manifest themselves several hours after exposure by a deep-seated reaction; (2) those from concentrations of about 20-50% in which the latent period is shorter; and (3) those from concentrations of about 60% in which the burn is felt shortly after or immediately upon exposure. Flushing with copious amounts of water is the immediate first-aid treatment for burns. After thorough washing with water, burns should be treated at a medical facility.
Sample Collection and Analyses
Published in Larry W. Canter, River Water Quality Monitoring, 1985
One of the items which should be provided for each sampling crew is a standard first-aid kit. First-aid represents the immediate and temporary care of an injured or suddenly ill person until the services of a qualified person can be obtained. The application of first aid is not a substitute for competent medical attention (Rainwater and Thatcher, 1960).
Effectiveness of first-aid education in road traffic crashes on non-healthcare professionals’ knowledge, attitude, and skills: a systematic review
Published in International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion, 2023
Christine Ufashingabire Minani, Kim Lam Soh, Manaf Rosliza Abdul, Kulanthayan K. C. Mani, Buhari Ibrahim, Ahmed Mohamed Dirie, Kim Geok Soh
The burden of road traffic crashes (RTC) claims 1.35 million lives annually, leaving 20 to 50 million victims with disabilities (World Health Organization (WHO), 2018; Balhara et al., 2019). First-aid comprises all the help provided to injured individuals, contributing to survival and decreased disability until the arrival of the healthcare team (Goniewicz et al., 2016; Heard et al., 2020; McNulty, 2016; Sasser et al., 2005). First aid after road traffic crashes predicts patient outcomes, especially in low and middle-income countries where emergency medical services are lacking. The most common causes of death in the pre-hospital setting are compromised airways, respiratory failure, and uncontrolled bleeding. (Goniewicz et al., 2016; Heard et al., 2020; McNulty, 2016; Sasser et al., 2005). Non-healthcare professionals involve all people without health and medical skills; globally, their intervention in first aid is estimated at 55% (Faul et al., 2016; WHO, 2018). Furthermore, the role of bystanders in mass casualty events has been proven helpful in saving the lives of victims during natural and man-made disasters (Smith et al., 2016).