In relation to studying NVQ2 within a school i'm struggling with this question, can any body help?......?

Question

The signs and symptoms of the different emergency conditions and how these may differ in relation to an individuals age and for people from different ethnic groups? severe bleeding, cardiac arrest, shock, faints, epileptic seizure, choking, falls with potential fractures, burns and scalds, poisoning, electrocution, and substance abuse. How would these be treated according to age and ethnic groups.... any difference?

I've looked in books, asked in my school and looked on the internet but am not any closer to finding the info i need. Can anybody help.

I have spent time searching myself so i wouldn't have thought i was cheating, lol....x Thank you for any help offered.

Answer 1

1. Yes, but you can always use some common sense too.

2. Here are some things to think about:-
(a) different skin complexions with regard to accidents like burns or symptoms like flushing;
(b) older people and fragility of bones;
(c) close contact treatments (as with CPR) and ethnic/religious mores.

3. Now go and do some further thinking for yourself, and answer the question in a truly unique, creative and original way.