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What should you do if you fell down and hit your knee other than seeing a doctor?
immobilisation
What does PIT stand for in PIT manoeuvre?
PIT has several meanings, depending on where the term is used. See the related links for several of them. precision immobilisation technique
What are smartlocks by Ford?
Smartlock is the trademark name for the electronic immobilisation/keyless entry system fitted to Ford Falcon models from the EBII to the AUI! What this system is is a remote keyless entry system and electronic engine immobilisation system factory fitted in those models between the two mentioned which uses a three digit rolling code in the ECU and the embedded code in the tip of the key - if two of the three digits match, the engine will start! If not, no start!
What should you do if you get injured by a Cone Shell?
Pressure immobilisation first aid should be applied and left in place until resuscitation facilities are available. This is a medical emergency. Assisted ventilation may be needed.
What has the author J P Loveridge written?
J. P. Loveridge has written: 'Techniques in the immobilisation and handling of the Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus' -- subject(s): Animal immobilization, Nile crocodile
What has the author Philip John Royle Day written?
Philip John Royle Day has written: 'The development of strategies for the reversible immobilisation of oligonucleotides for hybridisation and as substrates to initiate DNA synthesis' 'Development and evaluation of methodologies for sample preparation and performance of PCR using clinical specimens'
How do you deal with a simple fracture?
It depends on the bone that was fractured. Treatment for simple closed non-displaced long bone fractures would be immobilisation. Simple fracture of the frontal bone of the skull touching the frontal sinuses would include preventive antibiotics. Simple fracture of a rib would be treated with pain medication. Simple fracture of a vertebra would require a corset. So there is no on single correct answer.
How can a dislocation be cured?
Support and Immobilisation, eg. for a leg pad round it with blankets do not try to relocate it. Advanced first aiders may be qualified to give analgesic gas (entonox) for pain relief).
What can be used to immobilize fracture sites?
Fractures are usually immobilised by plaster cast, nails, wires, plates and screws and special nail and plates for hip fractures. The site and type of fracture will determine the type of materials used for immobilisation.
What if somebodey gets bitten by a funnel web spider?
Funnel-web bites are dangerous and first aid should be given immediately using the pressure bandage/immobilisation technique (as for snake bite) and the victim taken to hospital and given antivenom if necessary. Most ambulance vehicles are also equipped with anti-venom in areas prone to funnel web activity. The venom has a neurotoxin component that attacks the human nervous system and, in the worst cases, can result in death however there have been no recorded fatalities since the introduction of anti-venom.
What are safety pins used for in a first aid kit?
Safety pins in the first aid kit are primarily used to hold and secure bandages. Although you may find safety pins in the first aid kit, especially with the triangular bandages, they are no longer used as much. Today, there are safer and more efficient techniques of securing a bandage such as taping, tying and tucking. However, the presence of safety pins in the first aid kit comes in useful when an improvised arm sling is used or when immobilisation is required.
How do you check for blood clots?
venous blood clots tend to occur in the veins of the legs (DVT or deep vein thrombosis), but can move to the lungs (pulmonary embolus). Risks factors include long periods of immobilisation, surgery (in particular orthopaedic surgery and lengthy procedures) and clotting disorders. Blood clots tend to be painful, commonly in the calf, which can be tender, swollen, firm to feel and sometimes red. If you have no symptoms, you can't really check for blood clots (e.g. after a long flight). Other conditions that can mimic blood clots in the legs include: ruptured Baker's cyst behind the knee spreading into the calf, torn calf muscles, skin infections (cellulitis)
