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NEW YORK AIRWAYS, INC.
STEWARDESS MANUAL
SECTION - FIRST AID
CHAPTER - PART I - GENERAL 

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to have a slight surface injuries may develop deep inflamation [[inflammation]] and tissue destruction.

b. Irrigate with water, remove any particle of chemical, immobilize the lid

c. With an eye pad or piece of cotton over the skin, seek medical aid

7. Effects of excessive heat--
There are 3 types of excessive heat, which are

(1) Heat exhaustion

a. In mild cases the patient feels tired, headache and nausea. 

b. In severe cases, perspiration, weakness, pale skin and clammy, perhaps vomiting.

c. Treatment: Bed rest, salt solution of 1/2 teaspoon per one half glass of water every 15 minutes. Medical care is needed for severe cases.

(2) Heat stroke

a. This is common in elderly people; the patient will have headaches, dry skin, and rapid pulse. Dizziness and nausea are common and unconsciousness may appear. Temperature may go from 106 degrees to 109 degrees.

b. Treatment 
Medical care is urgently needed, Provide bed rest inside. If patient is conscious, give him salt solution and sponge the body with alcohol or luke warm [[lukewarm]] water to reduce temperature to 103 degrees. Give no stimulants and provide a covering for the patient. If temperature continues to go up again, an ice pack may be placed on the forehead.

(3) Heat cramps

a. Usually involved, the abdominal muscles or the limbs. Loss of chemicals and profuse perspiration precedes the cramps.

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