THE MAD HATTER
A Douglas College Newsletter
published weekly during the spring
and fall semesters, bi-monthly in
the sumer semester
by
Douglas College Technical
and Vocational Institute
P.O. Box 2503, New Westminster,B,C.,
Editor: Judie Steeves, Surrey campus
Telephone: 588-4411, loc. 283

 

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SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE

We are still looking for a volunteer
for a First Aid Attendant on Surrey
campus. Enrollment in the Industrial
First Aid classes will try to be
arranged as close to your home as
possible. Tuition is paid by the
college and there is a $25.00 premium
paid monthly for certified First Aid
attendants.

If anyone is interested in finding
out more of what's involved in the
course and/or the position of First Aid
attendant, call me.

Susan Somers
Surrey Loc 218

Note: This position is only open to
Union members.

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FIRST AID
i
Fainting

A person who faints has had a
temporary curtailment of blood
supply to the brain.

Causes of fainting can be emo-
tional or sensory. Examples in-
clude hearing bad news, seeing a
terrifying sight, pain, injury or
fatigue and long periods of sit-
ting or standing in a hot, stuffy
environment.

Sometimes there are warning
signs: swaying or a giddy sensa-
tion and yawning, pale, cold
complexion, beads of perspira-
tion. There could be a tingling
sensation in the hands and feet.

TREATMENT

The person who appears to be
on the verge of fainting should be

 

encouraged to lie down and flex
the muscles of the lower portion
of the body to help blood circula-
tion. If it’s more convenient, have
the patient sit down with the
head lowered to the knees.
Loosen tight clothing. Provide
fresh air if possible and give sips
of water on recovery.

To treat someone who has
fainted: lay the patient down
with legs raised slightly higher
than head level. The objective is
to return a satisfactory supply of
blood to the brain.

Provide fresh air and shade if
necessary.

Loosen clothing at the neck,
chest and waist.

Place him in drainage position
if breathing is difficult.

Give no liquids till the patient
is revived.

If recovery is not rapid and
complete, get medical advice.

 

 

WCB NEWS — JULY-AUGUST, 1977