Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)has its roots in the Chinese civilization. It is a
When she was five years old, Lin Qiaozhi was deeply affected by her mother's death. At age 18, she chose to study medicine instead of following the traditional path of
After working for a few years, she was sent to study in Europe and then, in the US. She greatly impressed her American
The new People's Republic of China saw Dr Lin Qiaozhi playing a key role. In 1954, she
Though she never married, she was known as the “mother of ten thousand babies”, having delivered over 50, 000 babies in her lifetime. And she didn't
3 . First aid is emergency care for a victim of sudden illness or injury until more skillful medical treatment is available. It may save a life. In minor emergencies, first aid may prevent a victim’s condition from turning worse and provide relief from pain.
First aid measures depend upon a victim’s needs and the provider’s level of knowledge and skill. Knowing what not to do in an emergency is as important as knowing what to do. Improperly moving a person with a neck injury, for example, can lead to permanent spinal (脊柱) injury and paralysis (瘫痪).
Despite the varieties of injuries, several principles of first aid apply to all emergencies. The first step is to call for professional medical help. Next, assess the scene, asking other people or the injured person’s family or friends about details of the injury or illness, and preexisting conditions such as diabetes (糖尿病) or heart trouble. The victim should be checked for a medical card that describes special medical conditions. Unless the accident scene becomes unsafe or the victim may suffer further injury, do not move the victim.
First aid requires rapid assessment of victims to determine whether life-threatening conditions exist. One method for evaluating a victim’s condition is known by the acronym (字母缩写词) ABC, which stands for:
A-Airway: is it open and clear?
B-Breathing: is the person breathing? Look, listen, and feel for breathing.
C-Circulation: is there a pulse? Is the person bleeding extremely? Check skin color and temperature for additional indications of circulation problems.
1. First aid may bring about all the following results EXCEPT _________.A.saving a victim’s life |
B.preventing a victim’s condition from getting worse |
C.relieving a victim from pain |
D.helping a person avoid sudden illness or injury |
A.to make sure what to do and what not to do |
B.to refer to all kinds of handbooks on first aid |
C.to remove the ring he/she may be wearing |
D.to take him/her to a hospital at once |
A.remove him from the accident scene | B.call for professional medical help |
C.turn him over | D.examine him carefully |
A.the importance of protecting the accident scene |
B.what professional medical help is |
C.some basic facts about first aid |
D.who can offer first aid |
First Aid for Burns
The skin, which acts as a barrier against disease, toxins and the sun’s rays, is
Depending on the
We should do some first aid if burns happen. If the burns are slight, place burns under cool running water, which can stop the burning process and reduce the pain and swelling. If the burns are severe, remove any clothes using scissors unless it is stuck