SUNLIGHT

• Sunlight produces ultraviolet radiation

• No ultraviolet radiation is safe

SKIN CANCER

• Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer

• Melanoma is nearly 100% curable if found early

• Melanoma can spread to other parts of the body, making treatment very difficult

• Melanoma originates in the melanocytes, the area in which melanine is produced

• Melanine is the brown pigment that darkens skin

RECOGNIZING SKIN CANCER

• Moles: The more moles that develop on the skin, the greater the chances for skin cancer

• Look for Dysplastic Nevi, or atypical moles

• Look for the following in irregular moles

o Irregular or hazy border

o Color variations of brown, light brown, blue or black

o Enlargement of an existing mole

o Development of a new mole

o Not round – oddly shaped

• Do a self-examination once per month of the following areas:

o Head, face and scalp using a mirror

o Hands, fingers, arms, elbows and underarms using a mirror

o Using a mirror, back, neck, shoulder area, lower back, buttocks

o Legs, tops of feet, inside of knees

SUN OVEREXPOSURE PROTECTION

• Wear long-sleeved, loose fitting clothes

• Use sunscreen with SPF of 30 or more

• Follow directions printed on container

• Wear a hat that protects the ears and neck

• Wear sunglasses or safety glasses that protect against UVA and UVB radiation

• Read the label

• UV radiation most intense between 10AM & 4PM

HEAT EXPOSURE PROTECTION

• Drink small amounts of water often

• Avoid alcohol, sugar or caffeine drinks

• Wear light-colored, loose, long-sleeve clothing

• Take frequent breaks in the shade

• Eat smaller, light meals

• Work in the shade if possible

RECOGNIZING HEAT ILLNESSES

• High body temperature, rapid pulse

• Profuse or NO sweating

• Hot, dry, red skin

• Confusion, slurred speech or disorientation

• Agitation

• Seizure and unconsciousness

FIRST AID MEASURES

• Remove the victim from hot environment

• Remove extra or loosen clothing

• Provide small sips of water

• Cool face, arm pits, neck with damp towel

• Fan the victim

• Move the victim to an air-conditioned environment

• Monitor breathing, elevate legs, calm victim

ASHEI

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Reach us on 9745126655, 8592859385

info@asheinstitute.com

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MEDIC FIRST AID : every Saturdays

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