Be prepared for any emergencies when traveling this long vacation.
UNTV’s News and Rescue team shared first aid tips for safe travels.
Heat exhaustion/ heat stroke
- Take them to a nearest shade
- Lie them down and elevate their foot for blood circulation
- If able to drink, give them cool water
- Apply cool water to the skin or ice packs on
armpits, wrists, ankles & groin - Bring the patient to the nearest hospital
Sunburn
- Place under running water for 15 to 20 minutes
- Don’t apply any ointment
Drowning
- Immediately call a lifeguard or trained rescuer
- Throw a life vest or any floating item available.
- It is not advisable to interfere if untrained
Cuts and bruises
- Clean the wound using Povidone Iodine
- Cover the wound with a gauze pad
- Immediately call for assistance for severe injuries
Assistant training officer of UNTV News and Rescue Angelo Dela Paz advise to carefully plan vacations by bringing a first aid kit.
Individuals should also know the necessary emergency contact numbers as well as the location of the nearest hospital.
“Iyong mga major injuries, pinaka-the best doon would be tumawag na sa mga emergency hotline na malapit sa ating lugar. (For major injuries it is best to call emergency hotlines near the area)” he said.—Aileen Cerrudo (with reports from Grace Casin)
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