First Aid

Answer No. It has no proven benefit for swollen feet. You should see a medical doctor, because swollen feet when persistent may indicate serious health problem.

For temporary comfort, epsom salts in cool water may help.

• Preserve life: the overriding aim of all medical care, including first aid, is to save lives
• Prevent further harm: also sometimes called prevent the condition from worsening, or danger of further injury, this covers both external factors, such as moving a patient away from any cause of harm, and applying first aid techniques to prevent worsening of the condition, such as applying pressure to stop a bleed becoming dangerous.
• Promote recovery: first aid also involves trying to start the recovery process from the illness or injury, and in some cases might involve completing a treatment, such as in the case of applying a plaster to a small wound

A splint provides support to the broken arm. It also gets rest so that the recuperation is done in a proper manner.

Someone not adequately trained in proper first aid procedures can cause more damage with the best of intent if they do not know what they are doing.

Prime example: I responded to a full cardiac arrest (heart not beating) and the person on scene who "knew" CPR was doing compressions at the level of the xiphoid process (lower chest/upper abdomen) and not the sternum. This doesn't help circulation, and while the patient would probably have not survived regardless, this was more or less another nail in the coffin.

Hypoxia as a result of blockage to the airway or failure to breathe/respire. This may also result in an increase of CO2 saturation.

You can treat any sting with a plethora of remedies, the main reason most of them work is placebo.

The toxin a bee injects is a combination of formic acid and some much more complex proteinic toxins.

Ammonia is basic and the idea is that it will neutralise the formic acid in the sting (which was until recently believed to be the primary cause for pain) however, as soon as the bee's stinger is removed, the already tiny hole starts to close so it's unlikely you'd even get ammonia into the injection site by pouring it.

It is also important to note that Melittin is now recognised as the most powerful pain-causing agent in bee stings so logically, a good, safe remedy would be plain aspirin, as it inhibits the primary inflammatory mechanism of the venom (COX).

Here's the short version: Under the scab, inflamation debrides the damaged and destroyed tissue (inflamatory phase). Soon after, epithelial cells start covering the raw wound inder the scab, and fibrous tissue, binding the wound together forms, along with the creation of new blood vessels. Granulation tissue forms at the margins and bottom of the wound, making the wound shallower and smaller. Finally, collagen forms, binding the new cells together and, after a while, the scab sloughs off.

Note that scarring -- another process -- is also occurring at the same time.

That was the short version. Actually we don't completely understand the entire process of wound healing yet. Lots of various processes occur simultaneously, and sometimes we don't understanding the timing or the end result.

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Almost certainly bruising to the intercostal musculature and the muscles of the back (depending on where the trauma occured). There's the possibility of a cracked rib from what you're saying, but injuries to these muscle groups are more common and have the exact same symptoms. If you feel there's a chance you've done some real damage, head for a doctor. However, if this injury is purely soft tissue (and even if it is a cracked rib), there's not a lot to be done for it except pain control.

Yes they do, except it's rarely Plaster of Paris anymore -- it's a fiberglass composition most commonly. Casts are used to completely immobilize and protect a wound site.

i broke my ankle 1 yr ago and since i have had a lump on the side of my foot below my anle bone i think it is and positive that it is a broken ligament. how do they fix an injury like that?

Yes, Calcium is needed for healthy bones and teeth but you should never exceed the recommended dose.Also calcium needs Vitamin D to enable it to pass into the bones so you would need to take a combination of the two.

If it's really just a bump on the head, I'd ice-pack it. 30 minutes on/ 30 minutes off would be good.

Total Body Area. Used to determine the amount of body surface affected by a condition, ailment, injury etc.

This is a 5 point plan used to approach a casualty in a first air situation.

D = Danger, Check for danger to self, others and casualty.

R = Response, Is the casualty conscious?

A = Airway, Check the casualty's airway is clear.

B = Breathing, Is the casualty breathing?

C = Circulation, Do they have a pulse?

When it is not practical or feasable to use a Combat Action Tourniquet or CAT

Baby first aid kits carry most of the items that traditional first aid kits carry. However, there are a few exceptions like a baby first aid kit will have baby aspirin instead of the adult dosage.

Resetting a broken nose can indeed hurt. However, it's not uncommon for the doctor to perform this procedure while you're under anesthesia, which would reduce or eliminate the pain caused by resetting.

Try typing 'first aid training online' into google and see what comes up Also, Ive found that the BBC website helps, type into google 'BBC first aid training' and see what comes up. Good luck!!

1. put on gloves 2. get a non stick dressing 3. tape it on with medical/sports tape 4. Call an ambulance

RICE - Rest Ice Compression Elevation

Re-hydration, cooling, and getting the person into a comfortable position (not always the recovery position!)

The first person one should call after a motor accident is someone who offers medical assistance for example an emergency hotline or someone with an ambulance or first aid equipment.

It's difficult to answer these questions without more history -- was the person outside on a sunny, humid day? Insects nearby? Just finished a dinner of shrimp and peanuts? How long have the symptoms existed and are they stable, increasing, or diminishing? That said, I'd first assume this is anaphylactic shock and concern myself with airway issues. The wheezing (bronchospasms resultant from anaphylaxis), hives, and vasodilation are a result of a histamine release into the patient's system. In a first aid context I'd call for emergency evac instantly. If I had meds with me and was licensed and knowledgeable in their use, I'd likely look towards IV or IM diphenhydramine (IV 25-50mg, IM 75mg-100mg), and stand by with the epinephrine. I'd also watch to see if I needed to place an airway before (and if) swelling of the victim's throat made this problematical later, when swelling increased. I'd start O2 mask at 10LPM. If you have a nebulizer available, albuterol can also be used to relieve bronchospasm. IM or subcutaneous Brethine (terbutaline) can be used as well. If the patient is truly shocky (as suggested by rapid and thready pulse), I would place at least one large bore IV and begin fluid resuscitation en route to the hospital, if available. Frequent re-assessment of the airway is a must. If any airway compromise is evident (such as excessive swelling of the mouth or throat, decreased oxygen saturation, or by patient signs of confusion or decreased level of consciousness) I would not hesitate to intubate immediately, before the chance is lost. Repeat doses of epinephrine can be given if needed, either IV or IM. Getting to the hospital as soon as possible is also high priority.

First guess is a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) --- sharp turns and falling are classic mechanisms for this injury. While connective tissue injuries MAY heal on their own, it's not common. Find a good sports med doc -- and orthopedic surgeon and get some images of the injury in order to see what you're up against.