plays a major role in detoxification by breaking down harmful substances
Liver
While working, sailors are likely to get cuts, scratches, and other wounds. So, don’t forget to take sterile and non-sterile ____________
plasters
Seagoing ships of less than 500 gross tonnage must carry one first aid kit which must be kept in an _________ accessible location
easily
controls most of the body activities, processing the information it receives
Brain
A _________ is used to stabilize and protect a broken bone until proper medical treatment can be given
splint
Medical first aid kit shall not be made of ____________
metal
It is recommended to produce _________compressions on the chest
100-120
How to check that the person is unresponsive?
Shake the victim gently and shout, ‘Are you OK?’
CPR is
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
a tube that carries liquids such as blood through the body
Vessel
Ships of 500 gross tonnage or more must carry no less than _________ first aid kits.
three
to flow out suddenly and with force, in a fast stream
spurt
Why is the third degree of burn the most dangerous?
Because the nerves are damaged
Immediately _______________ the injured area for 10 minutes using cool running water
place
What types of burns can you name?
Heat burns and scalds, chemical and electrical burns