First aid

Call 102 first in an emergency. Stop going higher. Rest, drink fluids.

Call 102 first in an emergency. Stop the burning: remove from the source, remove clothing and jewellery that is not stuck. Cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes.

Call 102 first in an emergency. If the person can cough, encourage coughing. If they cannot breathe, speak or cough: give up to 5 firm back blows between the shoulder blades, then up to 5 abdominal thrusts (for babies under 1 year: 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts, never abdominal thrusts).

Call 102 first in an emergency. Call 102 first and shout for help. If the person is not responding and not breathing normally, push hard and fast in the centre of the chest (about 100 to 120 compressions a minute, about 5 cm deep in adults).

Call 102 first in an emergency. Give ORS (Jeevan Jal) little and often after each loose stool, continue breastfeeding and food, and give zinc to children as advised by a health worker.

Call 102 first in an emergency. Wash the wound immediately with soap and running water for 15 minutes, then apply an antiseptic. Go to a health facility the same day for rabies vaccine (free at government facilities in Nepal) and, for deep bites, immune globulin.

Call 102 first in an emergency. Get the person out of the water safely without putting yourself at risk. Call 102.

Call 102 first in an emergency. Switch off the power before touching the person. Call 102.

Call 102 first in an emergency. Keep the injured part still and supported in the position found; use a splint or sling if trained. Apply a cold pack wrapped in cloth.

Call 102 first in an emergency. Keep the person still and watched. Apply a cold pack to swelling.

Call 102 first in an emergency. Move to a cool shaded place, loosen clothing, cool the body with water and fanning, and give sips of water or ORS if awake.

Call 102 first in an emergency. Sit up and lean forward. Pinch the soft part of the nose firmly for 10 to 15 minutes.

Call 102 first in an emergency. Call 102 and go to hospital immediately; take the container or label. Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with water for pesticides.

Call 102 first in an emergency. Keep the person safe: move hard objects away, cushion the head, loosen tight clothing. Time the seizure.

Call 102 first in an emergency. Press firmly on the wound with a clean cloth and keep pressing. Raise the injured part if possible.

Call 102 first in an emergency. Move away from the snake. Keep calm and still.