1. What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitati on?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a hands-on

emergency intervention used to restore breathing and a
heartbeat in a person who has gone into cardiac arrest.
Common causes of cardiac arrest are a heart attack or near-
drowning. It involves performing chest compressions and, in
some cases, rescue ("mouth-to-mouth") breathing. These
techniques can keep blood flowing to the brain and other
organs until medical help arrives. When oxygen-rich blood
cannot get to the brain, brain damage can occur within
minutes.

2. What is the Standard Procedure of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Adult and For Infant?

Performing CPR on an adult:

 Place your hands on the person's chest. Imagine a line

between the nipples and put the heel of one hand
directly on that line, in the center of the chest (i.e., the
sternum). Place your other hand on top of that hand.
Center your weight directly over your hands.
 Perform chest compressions. Push hard, to a depth of
at least 2 inches (but no deeper than 2.4 inches) and
fast—about twice per second until the person
responds. Your hands shouldn't bounce, but you
should lift your entire body weight off the patient in
between each compression.
 Give rescue breaths. If you have had CPR training and
feel comfortable performing the steps, push on the
chest 30 times, then give two rescue breaths.
 Repeat. Repeat cycles of 30 chest compressions and
two breaths until help arrives or the patient wakes up.
Performing CPR for infant

 Flick the bottom of the foot to elicit a response.

This takes the place of shaking the shoulders of an
older person.
 Place two fingers of one hand in the center of the
chest.
 Give chest compressions. Gently use your fingers to
compress the chest about 1.5 inches deep. Perform
two compressions per second, just as you would
when giving an adult CPR.
 Perform rescue breathing. If you are comfortable
giving rescue breaths, give two of them between
each series of 30 chest compressions, just as you would with an older person

3. What is Automated External Defibrillator?

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are portable,

life-saving devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden
cardiac arrest, a medical condition in which the heart stops
beating suddenly and unexpectedly. The combination of CPR and
early defibrillation is effective in saving lives when used in the
first few minutes following collapse from sudden cardiac arrest.
4. What is triangular bandage?

A triangular bandage, also known as a triangular sling,

is usually made of cotton or muslin cloth. These bandages are
very versatile and efficient. These can be folded into a sling or
can be used to provide the necessary pressure to a wound that
is bleeding.

Triangular bandages are a first-aid essential and should

always be present inside your first-aid kit in the prescribed
amount and condition.

Not all accidents require medical attention and

emergency help. In some cases, a triangular bandage is all it
takes to care for a wound.

5. What are the parts of TRIANGULAR BANDAGE?

A triangular bandage has 3 parts: the

base, the point, and the ends.

 Base – this is the longest part of the

triangular bandage
 Point – this is the corner that is directly
opposite to the middle of the base
 Ends – the remaining two corners

6. TYPES OF TRIANGULAR BANDAGE

Triangular bandages can be classified into various types depending on how these will be used.
The types can be in the form of the following:

Sling

 The triangular bandage is used in the open form to serve as a sling to provide
support to an upper-body injury like a shoulder or elbow fracture.
Broad-fold bandage

 The triangular bandage is used as a broad-fold bandage with the point

folded down to the base twice to provide support to a lower-body
injury like a knee fracture.

Narrow-fold bandage

 The triangular bandage is used as a narrow-fold bandage

where the broad-fold bandage is folded in half to suppress
the bleeding and provide support to a lower limb injury. A
narrow-fold bandage can also be used as a collar-and-cuff
sling for upper body injuries.

Pad

 The triangular bandage is used as a folded pad once the ends of the
narrow-fold bandage have been brought into the centre thrice for use
as dressing on major wounds.
7. What are the uses of TRIANGULAR BANDAGE?

Sling (Arm or Elevation)

 A triangular bandage is commonly used as a sling. It can be turned into an arm

sling to support injuries on a lower arm or a hand. An arm sling can also be
used for fractures sustained on the ribs or the collarbones. Similarly, a
triangular bandage can be turned into an elevation sling for use on arm or
finger injuries, where the area injured needs to remain in an elevated
position.

Bandage for head injuries

 While a roller bandage is more commonly used in addressing

head injuries, a triangular bandage can also be used in its
place. A triangular bandage provides a more loose option for
the area around the top of the head.

Bandage for sprained ankle

 A triangular bandage also works well when treating

sprained ankles.

Tourniquet

 For bleeding wounds that cannot be suppressed, a triangular

bandage works as a great tourniquet.
Bleeding wound

 For serious bleeding wounds, a triangular bandage can be used like a

trauma pad to apply pressure on the wound.

Splint for broken legs

 There are various ways to use a triangular bandage as a splint to keep a

broken or fractured leg stationary against further injury.

Bandage for eye injuries

 A triangular bandage is ideal when it comes to eye injuries. Since both

eyes need to get bandages regardless of whether only one eye sustains
an injury, a triangular bandage can provide enough coverage for both
eyes.

Bandage for fractured jaw

 A triangular bandage is ideal for keeping a fractured jaw in place.

Bandage for shoulder injuries

 A triangular bandage can also be used in case of shoulder injuries. Just

make sure to keep the bandage loose so that blood circulation under
the armpit is maintained.

Hip wrap

 A triangular bandage is ideal when it comes to hip injuries.

Minor hand burns

 A triangular bandage offers an alternative option for

wrapping minor hand burns. When doing so, make sure that
the bandage is loose enough to inhibit the cloth from sticking
to the wound.