First Aid

Moth balls are made either of napthalene and paradichlorobenzene, with napthalene being rougely twice as toxic per dose. As mothballs are no longer commonly used, it's difficult to get truly up to the minute First Aid or Treatment information -- one paper I retrieved was dated 1954 and cited "studies" in 1948. I'll do the best that I can, but be advised that you need to call Poison Control, at 800-222-1222 for much better info than I can give you here. That said, here goes: Napthalene (and possibly paradichlorobenzene as well) absorb directly into the brain. The route tranvelled from there is not well known (this is, I suspect, because we lacked the technology to really track this when moth balls were commonly in use, and now they're rare enough that the research isn't worthwhile). In the case of oral intake, or in acute cases of transdermal or inhaled intake, vomiting typically occurs quickly. Let them vomit, but do not induce vomiting. From the brain, by unsure routes, naphathatlene lyses the blood to some extent causing anemia, low hemoglobin/hematacrit readings, and a variety of blood dysgracias. Soon after, Central Nervous System (CNS) damage manifest in lethargy, numbness of extremities, and eventual unconsciousness. Acute cases will soon attack the liver and kidneys. Naphthalene also metabolically converts to 1,2-napthoquinone, which bonds irreversibly to proteins in the lens of the eye, causing cataracts (Haffizulla, Beck et al, Hospital Physician, November 2002 -- see links). There is no antidote to this (and many other) toxins, so palliative treatment is the course of action to take. In acute dosage. this toxin induces a long, painful, (but easily identifiable) experience, rarely followed by death. Much of the damage may not be fully reversible. Hospital measures include sorbitol followed by activated charcoal (which is assumed to absorb napthalene). Life support is given as needed. Even in acute dosages, death is an unusual result. === === * Rescuer should use gloves and mask and, if there's a chance that inhalation was the primary course of injestion, get the patient to clean air. COnsider breathing equipment. * If the subject was in skin or eye contact with napthalene, flush the contaminated area for 10-20 minutes with fresh, clean water. * If they vomit -- great. Do not induce vomiting, however, as the onset of CNS symptoms may occur any time. * If the subject appears cyanotic, consider O2 by mask hi-flow (as the H&H will likely be compromised). * Try and ascertain the method and duration of dosing. Naphthalene doesn't incapacitate instantly, and many of the case studies I read had the patient consuming naptha for up to 5 days or more. Longer exposure will cause a wide path of damage. * Transport, even if the patient has only consumed one.

The one of the method of trasferring injured victim that uses three person to carry the victim in one side.

put pressure on it until it stops bleeding, then I would out neasborne and a band-aid on it.. if the bleeding doesn't stop after a day, or if it is oozing, go to the hospital. other than that, it's no biggie.

Full thickness

a- Airway

b-breathing

c-circulation

Without getting into it. The heart is just a muscle and muscles can't work without oxygen.

slashed

Yes, but it may also dislocate or tear at the knuckle instead.

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.

to clean wounds

Give them a small paper bag to breath in.

Wearing latex gloves protects the First Aider from the patient and protects the patient from the first aider. Gloves are worn to protect against H.I.V.; AIDS; and Hepatitis.

Instant hot and cold packs are used by athletes to quickly and conveniently treat an injury. They last for about 20 minutes. The packs take advantage of chemicals that either absorb a lot of heat or release a lot of heat when dissolved in water. When a chemical process absorbs a lot of heat it is called endothermic. When heat is released, it is called exothermic.

In cold packs, ammonium nitrate is used because it absorbs a lot of heat when it dissolves in water. The water and ammonium nitrate are in separate compartments in the pack. When the cold pack is needed, the chambers are broken and the ammonium nitrate dissolves in the water, absorbing heat and making the pack as cold as 0C.

In hot packs, calcium chloride or magnesium sulphate are used, along with the water. They release heat when the chambers are broken and the chemical dissolves in the water. A hot pack can reach a temperature of 90C.

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Yes, First aid exams are an integral part of the training and certification process. If you are attending an approved training program they are required by provincial (state) laws to establish competency prior to granting you certification. Prior to taking a First Aid program ensure it is approved for your area, contact your provincial (state) health department for confirmation.

i think it should be red because red is the color it was the last time i saw one!!! so red is what i think!!KK if u don't like my answer well deal w/ it KK thanks 4 reading my answer

Ice

Compression

Elevation

Rehabilitation.

Th question should really be RICER. The first R stands for `Rest'

Bandaids, Gauze STrips, ANd Alchohal Swabs

I know I stabbed my finger with a wire. (OWW) And it was bleeding bad and my arm felt weird. I don't know why just wait and take it easy!

(ebersnew) If I were you I would follow the first answer's directions but if your arm kept tingling I would maybe go to patient first or your nearest doctors office if it gets any worse.

Then you need to see a doctor in order to decide how to remove it before infection sets in.

There are gloves in first aid kit to protect the person administering the first aid treatment from any potentially harmful blood born pathogens that may be present as a result of the injury to the treated person.

Well if you really set your mind to it. You should go to the place where they give those two things and please do the right thing/or right treatment for a deadly disease that whom that person has.

Deformities

Contusions

Abrasions

Punctures / Penetrations

Burns

Tenderness

Lacerations

Swelling

Bepanthen nappy cream is great for new tattoos

Soothes the pain and hurries up the healing process

really cheap to buy too

I don't want to sound facetious, but the first thing that came to mind is a 'Decapitation' - it's fatal! Thereafter I would add the head; neck and spinal injuries and on to the impalement and the evisceration.