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Fever Fever is a symptom not a disease. It is one of the signs that the body is infected. Besides following a doctor's instructions, the following procedures should be observed by/for the sufferer: Wear less clothing; drink more water (or other beverages); ensure the environment is well-ventilated; use a cloth soaked in warm water(adding alcohol) to wipe the body and disperse the heat with a fan to help bring down a high fever; and rest in bed. Wounds Use clear water or diluted antiseptic to clean the wound, then apply full-strength antiseptic onto the wound. Apply direct pressure onto the wound and also to the edges of the wound with gauze until the bleeding stops. Don't use unsterilised powder and medicated oil arbitrarily, Wrap the wound with a bandage and raise the injured area of the body if possible ,then seek help from a doctor. Burns or Scalds Immerse the injured part of the body in cold water or apply an ice pack to the burned or scalded area to reduce the temperature. Apply antiseptic cream onto the injured part. Don't break any blisters so as to prevent infection. Rather cover the wound with clean gauze, and wrap it. If the injured area is large or occurs in sensitive areas such as the face eyes, groin, etc. seek help from a doctor or medical treatment at hospital. Electric Shock, Fainting or Shock Lie the casualty flatly, slightly raising the legs. Loosen tight clothing, especially around the neck, chest and waist. There should be an adequate supply of fresh air to be inhaled. The sufferer should be comforted and covered with a blanket to avoid temperature extremes. Call for an ambulance. Start cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if there is no pulse. Poisoning Food poisoning can be caused by natural toxins or bacteria.If the casualty begins to vomit half-an-hour after eating, it is probably caused by the toxins that already exist in the food. The sufferer should drink 3 to 4 glasses of milk or water to neutralise the toxins and slow down the absorption of the toxins by the body then seek hospital treatment as soon as possible If the casualty vomits or has diarrhoea 12 hours after the intake of food, it is probably caused by bacterial poisoning (such as bacillus, salmonella, etc.)In this case, drink plenty of water and seek medical treatment immediately. Gas Poisoning Turn off the source of the gas and avoid switching on any electrical appliances. Cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief and hold your breath until all the doors and windows of the house or flat are opened. Move the casualty to an area that is well-ventilated with plenty of fresh air. If the casualty has stopped breathing, perform mouth to mouth artificial respiration at once. Call for an ambulance immediately. Head Injury If there are obvious signs of serious head injury such as unconsciousness, the casualty should be placed in a recovery position with the head to one side. Loosen clothing around the neck and the chest. Monitor that the subject's respiration is smooth and call for an ambulance. Another type of head injury is one in which the impact may not be severe at the time of injury (one loses consciousness for a short moment then everything seems normal again), but may nonetheless be quite serious. This kind of injury may damage blood vessels in the brain and cause them to rupture. Therefore, the casualty should be placed under observation for 48 hours. If the following symptoms appear after a head injury, seek medical help at once. Loss of consciousness for a short moment at the time of injury before quickly regaining consciousness, only to lose consciousness again after a short period (a few hours or a few days). Sluggish reaction or incoherence. Staggering; Prolonged headache; Dizziness and vomiting; Neck pain or stiffness; Partial paralysis of a part of the body. Fractures Fractures at home can be caused by slipping, sports injuries, collision with blunt objects, fighting, etc. Observers should pay close attention to the condition of the casualty's whole body. If there are signs of shock or blocked respiration, treat these symptoms first. If there are wounds, they can normally be wrapped by gauze. Injured limbs should be stabilised to relieve pain and avoid worsening the injury. Material for stabilising a fracture can be used from anything at hand, such as a wooden plank, a bamboo stick, etc., with the length exceeding the upper and lower ends of joints. If a spinal injury is suspected, lay the casualty flat on the floor or a hard surface and avoid moving him or her. Alternatively, if movement is necessary, the head, neck and trunk should be moved in one piece. Await the ambulance personnel. Eye Injury If a foreign body get in the eyes: Don't rub them, let tears carry away the irritant. or wash the eyes with clean saline or water. Turn over the eyelids to help expel the foreign body. If it can be seen, soak a cotton bud with water and wipe it away If that does not work, seek immediate help from a doctor. If chemical substances get in the eyes: Flood them with clean. cold water and rinse continuously. Seek medical help as soon as possible. Never use a neutralising agent under the circumstances, because the subsequent heat generated in the chemical reaction can cause further damage. Family First-Aid Kit There should be a first-aid kit at home which cannot be opened by a child. Medicated cotton wool, square sterile dressing, bandages, adhesive tapes, alcohol (medicated spirits), mercurochrome, disinfectants, pain-killing tablets and antipyretics, scissors, safety pins, and cotton buds, should be available in case the need arises.
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 DMS Dick Lee Ming-kwai dispensing tennis lessons to participants |
OVER 30 police families took to the courts
to enjoy a repent Tennis Fun Day full of activities, tennis lessons and matches organised by
Police Tennis Club chairman SP Tse Ho-yin and club members, including vice chairman
SSP Ko Chi-ming-all aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle through family sports participation
on the day, and a programme of family tennis lessons on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout
the months that followed.
During the Tennis Fun Day, Davis Cup Hong Kong Tennis representatives n Melvin tong and Andy Brothers-demonstrated and shared their tennis experience with the participants. |
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Force members responded with a show of overwhelming support, praising both the day and the lessons as an excellent way to enjoy tennis with their families. Other prominent attendees also included the club's vice president DC&S Lau Yuk-kuen and club member DMS Dick Lee Ming-kwai, who, in his capacity as a PTC tennis coach, took part in most of the teaching sessions. | |
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THE police quartet of lan Marriott (TKE), Chris
Glover (DRC KE) Jason Law (RCU KE) and Nick Cuthbertson (OCTB) has blazed its way
through the recently concluded Division ¢º of the Hong Kong Lawn Bowls.
Association's Summer League by winning an amazing 17 games out of a possible 18 for the Police Lawn bowls Club 'B' Team and set new league records in the process. For their efforts they were awarded the Best Rink trophy and the four players formed a third of the Police 'B' team which finished the season as runners-up of Division ¢º and thus gained promotion to Division ¢¹. Meanwhile, the "four" of James Cheng(RCI KE),Simon Chan (CPB), Raymond Lo(ASSO) and K K Yeung(CAIU KE) kept all opposition in line to win the Best Rink trophy in Division ¢¹ with the outstanding figures, as part of the Police 'A' team, of 14 games won from 17 played. |
 Chris Glover and Nick Cuthbertson with (kneeling) lan Marriott and Jason Law |
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With two "rinks" winning titles in the same season, this is certainly a "first" for Police bowls. | |
