Evidence-based emergency first aid protocols for snakebites, rabies, burns, choking, stroke, poisoning, and CPR in Bangladesh.
The first hour after acute medical emergencies is critical. Avoiding wrong folk remedies often makes the difference between life and death.
Proper immobilization and immediate transfer to a government hospital with antivenom can save 100% of snakebite victims.
Rabies is 100% fatal once symptoms appear, but 100% preventable with immediate soap-water wash and timely Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ARV).
Pouring continuous cool tap water for 20 minutes reduces tissue damage, pain, and scarring significantly.
Heimlich maneuver creates an artificial cough that expels lodged foreign objects from the windpipe within seconds.
Recognizing symptoms in the Golden Hour (first 3-4.5 hours) prevents permanent paralysis and death.
Do not induce vomiting for corrosive poisons or petroleum products; transport immediately with the poison container.
Immediate rescue and 30 chest compressions with 2 rescue breaths can restore oxygen to brain and restart heart.
Specialized trauma, burns, and snakebite antivenom centers:
চানখাঁরপুল, ঢাকা (বিশ্বের বৃহত্তম বার্ন ইনস্টিটিউট)
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