Wednesday, 31 August 2016

First Aid Vocabulary and types of injuries

First Aid Vocabulary and types of injuries: 1. Concussion (मेंदूला झालेली इजा) - The most common and least serious type of traumatic brain injury is called a concussion. 2. Heatstroke (उष्माघात) - body temperature rises to 104 degrees F or above, usually because of prolonged exposure to very hot conditions 3. Frostbite (हिमबाधा) - freezing of parts of the body which results in blockage of blood flow and damage usually to the fingers, toes, ears, and nose 4. Splint (ढलपी बांधणे) - a device of rigid material used for support or immobilization of a limb or the spine. 5. Sling (दुखावलेल्या अवयवाला (विशेषत: हाताला) आधार देण्यासाठी असलेली कापडाची झोळी) - A sling is a device used to support and keep still (immobilize) an injured part of the body. They are most often used when you have a fractured or dislocated arm or shoulder. 6. Contusion (मुका मार) - injury to tissues without breaking the skin; a bruise 7. Laceration (जखम) - a wound produced by tearing of body tissue 8. Paralysis (अर्धांगवायू) - complete loss of muscle function which may be permanent or temporary

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