Posts

Showing posts with the label First Aid

Cultural Heritage of India | Handicraft | Art of Weaving, Embroidery and Leather Industry

Art of  Weaving and Embroidery           Ancient India had a unique place in the fields of hand weaving, embroidery and knitting. It was said that the whole piece of cloth of a particular size (Taka) of fine muslin of Dhaka could easily pass through a ring and could be adjusted in a matchbox. Moreover 'Galicha' (carpet of several regions), knitting work on attires and artistry etc. occupied a prominent place. Amongst them are Patola of Patan (Gujarat), Bandhani of Rajasthan, kanjivaram saree and kashmiri cloth having 'Kasab' work .           During the golden period of Solanki era, Gujarat had progressed in this field. During the reign of Siddhraj Jaisingh many artisans (weavers) came and settled in Patan and made the town world famous, especially for its Patola. Some weavers of Patan were the best artists particularly of Patola of Patan. This art of Patan is more than 850 years old. Only a handful people have the skill...

Unconsciousness | Method of Heart Massage and Artificial Respiration

Method of Artificial Respiration           Take a deep breath. Close patients's nose. Straighten patient's neck and lower his mandiable by one hand. Press the mouth on patient's mouth and exhale forcibly. The patient's chest will expand. Then remove the mouth. Air will come out of patient's lungs. This is one artificial breath. There should be 12 to 14 breaths in a minute. Method of Heart Massage           Put one hand on the other at an area a little lower than middle of the chest. Give pressure by a push so that the chest is compressed by the hands. As a consequence there will be pressure on the heart so that blood in it will start flowing in the body. By quick withdrawal of the hands pressure on the heart will be gone and blood from major veins will fill up the heart. By repeating it 30 to 40 times a minute blood circulation may be restored and natural breathing and heartbeat may be restored.        ...

First Aid | Types of First Aids

Cuts: There can be cuts on fingers while cutting vegetables. Accidents like this can occur in many other ways. There is bleeding. Bandage the part after cleansing with antiseptic medicine. Insist on taking tetanus toxoid injection. Homeopathy also has medicine available for it. Contused wound: Contused wound takes place if there is is injury due to blunt instruments. Clean the wound by clean cotton dipped in dilute Dettol or savlon. Wash out the dust and grit struck to it. Apply betadine and bandage the part. Insist on tetanus toxoid injection. Muscle tear: There is a pain at the area. You cannot use the muscle. Do not put muscle to test by using force beyond its capacity. Apply ice to the area. Sprain: Put on simple bandage so that it restricts movement of sprained joint. It is preferable to use Elastoplast bandage instead of the simple. Try and avoid movements leading to relapse of sprain. Consult the doctor on the next day. If he advises, put the part in plaster. There are medic...