Shock

Shock can be life-threatening, even if the injury is minor. Call 991 (or your local emergency hotline) right away. Symptoms are: cool, clammy skin, shallow breathing, nausea, restlessness. Lay victim on his back and elevate his feet 12” to 18”. Cover to maintain body heat. Give fluids if the victim is conscious and able to swallow. Breathe for the victim if needed.

Bleeding

Put on latex gloves. Do the following in this order:

1. Put pressure on the wound with cleanest material available (sterile gauze pads are best).
2. If bleeding slows down but does not stop, apply more dressings on top.
3. If bleeding still does not stop, elevate the limb.
4. If bleeding still does not stop, apply a pressure dressing, tying the dressing down tightly but not enough to cut off the circulation. Keep the limb elevated.
5. If bleeding still does not stop, put pressure on the brachial artery in the upper arm or the femoral artery in the groin. NEVER APPLY A TOURNIQUET.

If the wound is minor, after the bleeding has stopped, wash the area and apply an adhesive bandage or sterile dressing. Try not to touch any wound directly to avoid infection.

Red Crescent Society calling for volunteers

By Achong Tanjong

THE Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society is calling youths and the general public to join the newly formed non-uniformed group of Volunteer Aid Detachment (VAD) a voluntary service under the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society (BRCS).

Secretary-general of Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society (or Persatuan Bulan Sabit Merah Brunei Darussalam), Awg. Ismail Kassim, expressed this hope and welcomed members of the public especially youths 18 years and above at a meeting with the local press yesterday morning, Awg. Ismail said, the application is open to all nationalities in the country with a professional career.

Entry forms are obtainable from Awg. Ismail bin Kassim at Perstuan Bulan Sabit Merah Brunei Darussalam, Assistant Secretary General of Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society, Elizabeth Chiew at 8757689, Gopal Colour Photo Studio, No 14, Jalan Pretty Kuala Belait at 3331880, Golden Yellow Restaurant, No 245C, Jalan Bunga Rambai, KB, M/s MK Johan Enterprise Sdn Bhd, Block 1, No 7A, (1st Floor, (Right), Belait Light Industry, Gopal Colour Photo Studio, 01-31A, Ground Floor, Seria Plaza at 3227822.

He said VAD now has about 125 members, which comprise teachers, Civil Service Officers, nurses, doctors, engineers, pensioners as well as entrepreneurs.

Awg. Ismail Kassim and Elizabeth Chiew at yesterday’s meeting.
Pic: Achong Tanjong

He also outlined the benefits of becoming a member of VAD. Members will be informed and updated with happenings worldwide as well as the opportunity to gain knowledge and the opportunity to contribute to social, economy and security aspects of the country. He said, the VAD - Volunteer Aid Detachment is divided into four categories of Environmental, Welfare, Developing and Training and Medical Service.

Meanwhile, the Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society is also planning to form a community-based Disaster Risk Management, said Assistant Secretary General Mrs. Elizabeth Chiew. Awg. Ismail said Brunei Darussalam is the 170th member of the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) and International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) since 1997.

He said Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society so far has about 2,000 to 3,000 members that comprise of youths under the Extra Curricular Activity (ECA) at all of its branches in the four districts.

Borneo Bulletin – Undated

Red Crescent calls for volunteers

By Achong Tanjong

Elizabeth Chiew (6th from left) during the 6th South East Asia Regional Disaster Committee meeting in Bangkok

“The Volunteer Aid Detachment (VAD) of Brunei Darussalam’s Red Crescent Society has set-up numerous form collection centres throughout the country for the convenience of individuals who wish to sign up for VAD, a non-uniform organization body.”

Assistant Secretary General of BDRCS Elizabeth Chiew Yun Fung said this at a press conference yesterday, adding that they are inviting every non-government organisation and National Society to participate as a team.

It is open to all nationalities, including professionals and expatriates.

She also encouraged pensioner, housewives and cleaners to join the team, as they could all play a part in contributing to the community, as well as share their talents and knowledge with professionals.

There are two options to choose from: Committed To 24 Hours Disaster Emergency Response Team and Free Leisure. Activities are under the four services of Disaster Preparedness, Training and Development, Welfare and Community Services, and First Aid and Health Care.

Participants must be 18 years and above, while students are disallowed from joining as they are under ECA uniform group.

To find out where application forms are obtainable, refer below:

Brunei-Muara District: Yong Ting Seng Tyre Company situated at A1, Ground Floor, Bangunan Haji Othman, Jalan Gadong, (contact number 2451339); and Copynice Marketing Services Sdn Bhd, located at No 4, Ground Floor, Block B, Bangunan Pehin Dato Haji Md Yusof, Spg 88, Kg Kiulap, Gadong (contact number 2238998.)

Tutong District: Department of Youth and Sports.

Temburong District: Department of Youth and Sports, Haji Ayub bin Haji Jemahat, Sekolah Menengah Sultan Hassan at 5221415/6/7 – Ms Foo Chuan Eng or Mr. Irman Hifni.

Seria: Gopal Colour Photo Studio located at 01-31A, Ground Floor, Seria Plaza (3227822)
Kuala Belait: Golden Yellow, No 245C, Jalan Bunga Rambai, KB; Gopal Colour Photo Studio, No 14, Jalan Pretty KB (3331880); MK Johan Enterprise Sdn Bhd located at No 7A, 1st Floor, Belait Light Industry; and Copynice Marketing Services Sdn Bhd, 098 C-1, Groung Floor, Jalan Mckerron, KB.

For further details contact Elizabeth Chiew at jit89897@brunet.bn

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Position of Victim

If there is a suspected head, neck or back injury and there is a clear, open airway, do not move the victim unnecessarily. If the victim is breathing and unconscious or if you are alone and must seek help, place the victim on his/her side, maintaining in-line stabilization. Rotate the victim to other side after 30 minutes.

Henry Dunant, Pengasas Palang Merah

Jean Henry Dunant

(8 Mei 1828 - 30 Oktober 1910)

Jean Henri Dunant (atau Jean Henry Dunant) lahir pada 8 Mei, 1828 di Geneva, Switzerland. Beliau lebih dikenali sebagai Henry Dunant atau Henri Dunant. Beliau seorang rakyat Switzerland, ahli perniagaan, aktivis sosial dan agamawan Kristian aliran Calvinisme yang kuat.

Pada 1859 semasa misi perniagaannya ke Algeria, benua Afrika, beliau menyaksikan Pertempuran Solferino di kampung Solferino, Itali kini. Buku tulisannya 'A Memory of Solferino' telah menceritakan keperitan mangsa perang di kalangan orang awam dan tentera. Pertempuran Solferino melibatkan tentera Perancis menentang tentera Austria.

Buku ini telah dikirim kepada semua ketua kerajaan di Eropah bagi menyedarkan mereka betapa menderitanya mangsa peperangan tidak kira tentera, tentera musuh mahupun orang awam yang tidak terlibat.

Buku A Memory of Solferino

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Buku ini berjaya menyedarkan ramai pihak terutama ketua-ketua kerajaan dan mahu merealisasikan dua cadangan Henry Dunant, iaitu:

1. Membentuk organisasi kemanusiaan antarabangsa bagi membantu tentera dan orang awam yang cedera dan menderita semasa peperangan.

2. Mengadakan perjanjian antarabangsa agar tentera yang cedera dari mana-mana pasukan hendaklah dibantu.

Hasilnya pada tahun 1863 Jawatankuasa Palang Merah Antarabangsa (ICRC) ditubuhkan tanpa kehadiran beliau sendiri. Konvensyen Geneva 1863 (Konvensyen Pertama) juga berdasarkan cadangan Henry Dunant dan Jawatankuasa Palang Merah Antarabangsa ini.

Pada 1901 Henry Dunant telah dianugerahkan Hadiah Keamanan Nobel. Beliau telah meninggal dunia pada 30 Oktober 1910 di Heiden, Zurich, Switzerland.

Sebagai memperingati jasanya, tarikh lahir Henry Dunant yang jatuh pada 8 Mei dijadikan sebagai Hari Bulan Sabit/Palang Merah. Bagi PBSM NBD dan PBSM Malaysia (PBSMM) hari tersebut dikenali sebagai Hari Bendera yang disambut pada setiap tahun.

Memindah & Mengangkat Pesakit

Proses memindah dan mengangkat pesakit hanya boleh dilakukan jika perlu seperti untuk memberikan rawatan lanjut setelah rawatan kecemasan dilakukan. Cara memindahkan pesakit adalah seperti berikut:

1. Bagi pesakit yang sedar:

- berdamping sama ada dengan dua orang atau seorang diri

Bagi pesakit kanak-kanak:

- didukung

Bagi pesakit dewasa:

- gunakan cara yang bersesuaian

2. Gunakan pengusung / stretcher atau kerusi roda (jika terdapat)

Terseliuh

Ini terjadi apabila ligament dan tisu di bahagian sendi telah koyak atau tertarik. Sebahagian terseliuh sukar untuk dibezakan daripada patah. Jika awda was-was, rawatlah kecederaan tersebut sebagai patah anggota

Tanda-tanda:
- Sakit di bahagian sendi yang cedera
- Kesakitan bertambah apabila sendi digerakkan
- Bengkak dan lebam terjadi

Cara Merawat:

R – Rest (Rehatkan)
I – Ice (Gunakan ais)
C – Compress (Longgarkan otot-otot yang kencang)
E – Elevate (Lipat)

1. Hadkan pergerakan anggota
2. Rehatkan bahagian yang cedera dengan kedudukan yang selesa
3. Letakkan ketulan ais yang dibungkus di bahagian yang cedera
4. Tekan bahagian yang cedera dengan satu lapisan tebal kapas dan balutkannya
5. Tinggikan bahagian yang cedera
6. Dapatkan bantuan perubatan