Learn about the most important first aid tips in Haj

Most of the pilgrims during Haj  are exposed to some health conditions resulting from the overcrowding in the Haj season, as a result of some diseases, they are in need of immediate first aid for the prober treatment of health conditions, and in this article we will discuss some health cases and what is the first aid needed in each.

First: the cases of fatigue, fever due to extreme heat,  dyspnea, and, headache.

In these cases, first aid performed such as:

• Keep the patient away from the heat source and place it in a cool place.
• Give the patient cold drinks such as water, juice, in the case of the injured in consciousness.
• Sprinkle water on the injured, also use cold compresses.
• In case of fainting, the patient is taken to hospital for care.

 

Second: Injuries and various wounds: During the overcrowding and pressure of pilgrims are exposed to some of the injuries such as wounds or so.

In this case, you should act as follows:

• Pressure the place of the wound well to prevent bleeding.
• Use a sterile bandage to clean the wound.
• Lift the injured part up.

Third: the muscle stress that affects most pilgrims such as: rupture, severe pain in the muscle and tendons, pain and swelling in the ligaments, and this occurs as a result of the intense stress of pilgrims.

How to behave in these situations:

• Stop moving.
• Use a pressure strap on the affected area.
• Put the ice on the affected part.
• Use painkillers.
• In case of paralysis or inability to move part of the body patient must be transferred immediately to the hospital to take care of it.

 

Fourth: Internal bleeding as a result of collisions with hard objects or collision of the car causing nausea and lack of consciousness, skin color changes, and pain in the affected area.

 

This type of injury should be treated as follows:

 

• Take a comfortable sitting position.
• Stay away from high temperature so as not to occur drowsiness, or feeling dizzy.
• Transfer the injured to the nearest hospital.

These are the most common cases of pilgrims and first aid needed when exposed to such cases.