32. Health and Hygiene - The National Institute of Open Schooling
32. Health and Hygiene - The National Institute of Open Schooling
32. Health and Hygiene - The National Institute of Open Schooling
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MODULE - 7<br />
Humans <strong>and</strong><br />
Environment<br />
7. Fractures <strong>and</strong> dislocations<br />
<strong>Health</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Hygiene</strong><br />
Notes<br />
Fracture is a break in the bone <strong>and</strong> dislocation when bone end moves out <strong>of</strong> its<br />
normal position. Signs <strong>of</strong> fractures <strong>and</strong> dislocation include pain, tenderness,<br />
swelling around the injury <strong>and</strong> immobility <strong>of</strong> the affected body part.<br />
What needs to be done?<br />
• Do not move the victim until expert help arrives.<br />
• Apply a splint in that area if victim has to be<br />
moved. Splint is a support which can be made by<br />
padding a stick or scale, umbrella or any rod with<br />
a s<strong>of</strong>t cloth. Splint is then placed below the<br />
injured area <strong>and</strong> lightly tied above <strong>and</strong> below the<br />
fracture.<br />
• Do not move a person who has suffered neck or<br />
spinal injury. Ask for immediate medical help.<br />
INTEXT QUESTIONS <strong>32.</strong>5<br />
1. How is O.R.S. solution made at home?<br />
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2. What first aid would you give to a person who has received burn?<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
3. List two precautions to be taken in case <strong>of</strong> bleeding from any wound.<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
4. On a hot sultry day you suddenly get a telephone call from your aunt that your<br />
cousin who has just returned from Ch<strong>and</strong>igarh has fainted <strong>and</strong> was bleeding<br />
through his nose. Which first aid measures would you suggest to your aunt?<br />
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<strong>32.</strong>6 PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE<br />
It is a matter <strong>of</strong> great concern that use <strong>of</strong> tobacco, alcohol <strong>and</strong> drugs is on the rise<br />
world over especially among the youth. Young people are more vulnerable to<br />
substance abuse. Can you guess the reasons? Yes, you are right. Youth are curious<br />
<strong>and</strong> like to try out new things. In order to further increase their pr<strong>of</strong>it margins,<br />
tobacco <strong>and</strong> alcohol companies especially target young people in their media<br />
campaigns. Young people also pick up the habit interacting with adults who are<br />
addicted to tobacco, alcohol or drugs.<br />
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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