HEALTH INTERVENTION

FIRST AID
HISTORY Knights Hospitaller First to specialize in battlefield care St. John Ambulance railway centres and mining districts In 1859, Henry Dunant - the Battle of Solferino Four years later, four nations met in Geneva the Red Cross American Civil War prompted Clara Barton to organize the American Red Cross groups promote first aid Military Scouting movement CONDITIONS THAT OFTEN REQUIRE FIRST AID Altitude sickness (>5,000 feet) swelling of the brain or lungs Anaphylaxis (shock) allergic reaction to allergens such as insect bites or peanuts epinephrine Choking Heimlich maneuver Cramps (muscles) lactic acid buildup (inadequate oxygenation of muscle or lack of water or salt) Heat stroke (hyperthermia) high humidity/inadequate water Hypothermia below 33.7C (92.6F) arrhythmia (irregularity of the heart) Hyperglycemia Diabetic coma Insulin shock TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES OF FIRST AID Triage French DIFFERENT DIETS PROTEIN RESTRICTED DIET (GIORDANO GIOVANETTI) Lighten the work of the kidneys by reducing the urea, uric acid and creatinine Renal failure DIFFERENT DIETS PHENYLALANINE RESTRICTED DIET Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) Ayurveda or ayurvedic medicine Indian subcontinent Compound of yus "long life" and veda "knowledge "Science of a long life Homeopathy From the Greek words hmoios (similar) and pthos (suffering) Method of alternative medicine that treats "like with like Hypnotherapy Therapy that is undertaken with a subject in hypnosis Neuro-hypnotism", meaning "sleep of the nervous system" Iridology or iridodiagnosis The eye acts as a "window" into the body's state of health Reiki Form of spiritual practice Often compared to faith healing Technique similar to the laying on of hands, which channels Ki energy for the person to be healed Energy is guided by a disembodied or "universal" spirit ("Rei"), and flows through their palms to bring about healing

TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

Acupuncture Latin word acus, "needle", and pungere, "prick" Acupressure Acupuncture and "pressure Aromatherapy