Brief overview What to do in case of a foreign body in the ear? In case of a lard plug, rinse the ear with lukewarm water. Remove water in the ear by bouncing or blow-drying. For all other foreign bodies, see a doctor. Foreign body in the ear – risks: including itching, coughing, pain, discharge, … Foreign object in the ear – First aid
Brief overview What does immobilization mean? To cushion or stabilize an injured part of the body in order to prevent or minimize (painful) movements. This is how immobilization works: The injured person’s protective posture is supported or stabilized by means of cushioning. Depending on the part of the body affected, these “stabilizers” can be a … Immobilization: Stabilizing Injured Body Parts
What happens during drowning? In drowning, the oxygen supply is interrupted, so that one ultimately suffocates. Drowning is defined as ultimately suffocating: In the lungs of a drowning person, the red blood cells (erythrocytes) can no longer be loaded with oxygen. The longer the oxygen supply is cut off, the more cells in the body … Drowning and forms of drowning
Brief overview What is the rescue grip (hash grip)? A first aid measure used to move immobile people from a danger area or from sitting to lying down. Named after its inventor, the Austrian Jiu-Jitsu instructor Franz Rautek (1902-1989). This is how the rescue hold works: Lift the head and shoulders of the victim from … Rautek grip: How the first aid measure works
Brief overview Procedure: Check if the child is responding and breathing, call 911. If the child is unresponsive and not breathing normally, perform chest compressions and rescue breathing until EMS arrives or the child shows signs of life again. Risks: Cardiac massage can break ribs and injure internal organs. Caution. Often swallowed objects are the … Child CPR: How It Works
Brief overview First aid in case of swallowing: Reassure victim, ask to continue coughing, remove any foreign body that has been regurgitated from the mouth; if foreign body is stuck, apply back blows and Heimlich grip if necessary, ventilate in case of respiratory arrest. When to go to the doctor? Call emergency medical services if … First Aid for Choking
Brief overview What is the (stable) lateral position for children? Stable positioning of the body on its side to keep the airways clear. This is how the lateral position works for children: Place the child’s arm closest to you bent upwards, grasp the other arm by the wrist and place it over the chest, grasp … Recovery Position in Children and Babies
Brief overview Poison emergency numbers: In Germany depending on the region, Austria 01 406 43 43; Switzerland: 145 (These are the numbers within the respective country). When to call the poison control center? Whenever there is a suspicion of poisoning. First call the emergency services (112), then the local poison control center. Signs of poisoning … Poison Emergency: Overview of all Poison Emergency Numbers
Brief overview What is mouth-to-mouth resuscitation? A first aid measure in which a first aider blows his own exhaled air into an unconscious person when he is no longer breathing on his own. In which cases? When the baby or child is no longer breathing on their own and/or has a cardiovascular arrest. Risks: If … Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation in Children
Brief overview What does shock positioning mean? In the shock position, the first aider positions the legs of the victim lying flat on their back higher than their head. This is to prevent them from becoming unconscious or their circulation collapsing. This is how the shock position works: lay the victim flat on their back … Shock Positioning: First Aid for Shock
Brief overview What is mouth-to-mouth resuscitation? A first aid measure to ventilate a person who is no longer breathing or not breathing adequately themselves. Procedure: Slightly hyperextend the person’s head. Hold his nose and blow his own exhaled air into the patient’s slightly open mouth. In which cases? In cases of respiratory arrest and cardiovascular … Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation: How it works
Brief overview What does securing the scene of an accident mean? Making the scene of the accident visible to other road users at an early stage, e.g. by means of a warning triangle and hazard warning lights. Securing the accident scene – here’s how: Park your own vehicle at the side of the road if … Securing an accident site: How to behave correctly
