RACSHA Reality – Awareness – Care – Safety – Health – All By Dr. Fathima Anthony MBBS, DNB (Family Medicine) Mr. Anthony (Vikram) (MBA, HDFC, Financial Consultant) RACSHA OUR MOTTO Aware and Care • SERVING HANDS ARE BETTER THAN PRAYING HANDS RACSHA Injuries 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Fall Accident Animal bites Human bites Sharp injuries Burns RACSHA RACSHA • Wash thoroughly • Bleeding - Apply pressure • Do not apply coffee/tea/chalk powder etc. • Apply only antiseptic cream • Take a TT injection RACSHA Apply a cold pack to prevent swelling RACSHA Burns RACSHA Nose Bleeding RACSHA Broken Bones • If the person complains severe bone pain, do not do any MASSAGE • Shift the patient keeping him in a comfortable and flat position RACSHA DOG BITES •Wash the wound with running water for 5 minutes •Go to the doctor for vaccine • observe the dog for 10 days RACSHA How to manage a person who gets fits / unconscious RACSHA RACSHA •Turn the person to one side •Move him in the same position to a safe place • Do not sprinkle or give water to drink till the person is fully conscious. •Move the crowd away so that he can get some fresh air •If fits continue more than 5 mins, shift him to the hospital •Giving keys / metal to the hands is useless RACSHA FAINTING RACSHA CPR – (Heart Attack) If the person is unconscious and not responding If the person is not breathing If there is no pulse Call for AMBULANCE - 108 START CPR Lack of oxygen to brain for more than 5 minutes can cause severe brain damage RACSHA Tejas 6/11/2011 Feel for HEART position Compress the chest for at least 15 minutes or till the arrival of ambulance RACSHA Fever •Wipe the body with wet cloth (when there is no shivering) •Wear light clothes •Drink plenty of water – clean water, fresh home made fruit juices, lemon water, tender coconut water, butter milk, soups etc •Take only paracetamol •Avoid antibiotics without doctors suggestion RACSHA Diarrhea •Water, electrolytes and nutrients are lost •Drink plenty of liquids •Wash hands after going to toilet RACSHA ORS ( Oral rehydration solution) Available in all medical stores Contains all ingredients in appropriate proportions RACSHA ASTHMA • Carry your medicines with you always (puff medicines / inhalers) • Rush to nearby hospital immediately if you have failed to carry your medicines. • Avoid dust, cold weather, pollen, dust mites, avoid furry pets etc RACSHA Effects of Smoking RACSHA Nicotine Chewing Gum RACSHA Effects of Alcohol RACSHA IMPORTANT Avoid tablets unless prescribed by a qualified doctor Ask your doctor about the side effects of the tablets and why its given and how it should be used Follow up with your doctors when asked for Keep the prescription safe Demand for bills from medical stores Check the expiry date and do not use expired medicines RACSHA SESSION – II SAFETY RACSHA Home Safety •Keep unsafe things out of reach For eg. Tablets, Medicines, Kerosene, Phenyl, Acids and Chemicals •Match sticks, Sharp Instruments like Blade, Knives, Screw drivers, Scissors etc., RACSHA Appu Keep Water Sump closed RACSHA Alan RACSHA Road Safety RACSHA RACSHA • Anil Kumar – 28 lakh BMW bike • • • • Follow the traffic rules strictly and use left side of the road only Start riding vehicles after 18 years with license Wear helmets always Do not play on the roads RACSHA Health Safety Diet: Avoid junk foods and soft drinks RACSHA Diseases caused by junk foods • • • • • • • Food poisoning Gastric problems Obesity Diabetes Hypertension Heart problems Stroke., etc RACSHA Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water Drink plenty of water (min 8 - 10 glass per day) Do not skip breakfast or meals Have a balanced diet for a healthy and strong body RACSHA RACSHA •Hold hanky while u sneeze or cough. •Do not clean your ears with pin or other objects RACSHA RACSHA Superstitions & Roses RACSHA Teen Awareness • Cultivate good habits • Friendship – Goal oriented • Love, Sex and Career • Freedom & Independence • Social Networks like facebook Watsup, twitter etc., ACTIVE SMOKING LUNG CANCER PASSIVE SMOKING LUNG CANCER RACSHA RACSHA Cost of Smoking one cigarette = Rs. 9 Per day per pack = Rs. 90 Per month = Rs. 90 x 30days = Rs. 2700 Per year = Rs. 2700 x 12 months = Rs. 32,400 For 10 years = Rs. 3,24,000 RACSHA Sanjana RACSHA POLICE - 100 AMBULANCE1062 / 108 FIRE - 102 RACSHA RACSHA RACSHA Q&A RACSHA Mobile : 9900 123 233 E-mail : racsha.ngo@gmail.com Website : racsha.org RACSHA