FIRST AID TIPS FOR FOR THE LAGOS CITY MARATHON 2018

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Source: Viva! Naija

It is a good thing to see the growing awareness by Lagosians on the need look and feel healthy. To this effect you will notice quiet a number of people going to gyms and jogging at slightest opportunity they have. 

Come 10th of February, 2018, the 3rd edition of the annual Lagos City Marathon in partnership with Access Bank Plc. will be holding. As the popularity of this annual event has grown, so you would expect the level of participation by both professional runners and non-professional runners would increase. 

How prepared are you to identify and handle those common associated health issues that would come up during your participation in such marathons? Here are some first aid tips that could come in handy as you prepare for the marathon:

Blisters
  • If you get a blister, leave it alone if it’s unbroken
  • If it’s broken or likely to be damaged, cover with a dry, non-adhesive dressing that extends well beyond the edges of the blister
  • Do not break or cover a blister with any creams or lotions
  • To avoid blisters, make sure your running shoes are a good fit and don’t use the Marathon as an opportunity to break-in new shoes!
Heat exhaustion
  • If you start getting a headache, feel nauseous, have pale clammy skin, cramps or a rapid, weakening pulse – you may be suffering from heat exhaustion
  • This is a serious condition, so seek help straight away
  • If you are training and no help is available, find a shady spot in which to lie down with raised legs
  • Even if you recover quickly, see a doctor as soon as you can.
Grazes
  • Wash your hands
  • Try to wash or pick out small pieces of grit, but don’t attempt to remove anything embedded in the wound
  • Rinse with water or use an antiseptic wipe to clean the wound
  • Apply adhesive dressing
  • Ensure you are up to date with tetanus jabs.
Knee joint injuries
  • If you injure your knee, lie down and support your knee in a raised position.
  • Put an ice pack on it or a cold compress
  • Put soft padding around it and bandage it in place
  • these actions will minimize swelling
  • Go to Accident and Emergency
  • Don’t try to walk on the leg or straighten the knee
  • Don’t eat or drink anything in case you need an anaesthetic.
Nipple bleeding
  • This is caused by friction damaging the skin
  • You can prevent this by covering nipples with plasters or petroleum jelly
  • If they bleed, wash and dry carefully and cover with a plaster, but do not use waterproof plasters
  • Sometimes, nipple bleeding may be due to more serious problems. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
Regarding drinking water
  • Drink sensible amounts of fluid to keep hydrated, but avoid drinking too much too quickly, or in short amounts of time.
During the course of the marathon, ensure your phone is well recharged to call the emergency numbers given to you. If you were to come across a fellow participate who might have collapsed, please overcome your fear and approach them to find out if they are alright. If they are unresponsive, never hesitate to start CPR and get someone else to call the emergency numbers. If you don't know how to perform CPR, then please click on the link below to learn on how to.

How to perform CPR

Source: St. John Ambulance

#BePrepared
#GetTheSkill
#GetTheKit
#BeFABulouS 

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