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First Aid
First aid is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury. It is usually performed by a lay person to a sick or injured casualty until definitive medical treatment can be accessed.
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What is an automated external defibrillator?
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a device that is similar to a medical defibrillator expect that is it designed to be used by the public with very little knowledge. Most people who use an AED are trained on how to use it, but it isn't always that case. On an AED, you attach the paddles to the victim, and press the "Start" button on the AED. The AED will give loud and clear instructions on what to do.
Depending on where on your foot you dropped it, it can heal slowly, as not all parts of the foot have great circulation (which is a good thing when you think about it, as feet often get cut). Ice it for now, an avoid aspirin (but Ibuprofen is fine). If the not doesn't change for a week, or if you're having real trouble ambulating (or if the pain is intense), or if think you've damaged a joint in the foot, head for a doctor now. However, if it's a NO for all of those, expect this to take a little while, and even for new bruises to form up. Keep the limb elevated, do as little as possible that hurts you. Icepack 10 minutes on and 10 off -- a lot. You should see an improvement in 1 or 2 days. If it gets worse, or not better in a week, head over for an xray.
How do you take care of an acute lost toenail injury?
* Treat for and control bleeding. * Keep the area clean and disinfected. * Wrap in a loose-fitting gauze, but fashion the tape or KoBan wrapping in such as way as to protect the tender extremity. * Consider wrapping to the second toe for support. See how the patient feels. * Avoid compressing the wound, as in wearing shoes. * Check dressing often. * Treat for pain (meds and elevate limb, cold-pack, etc.)
Why would four of your toenails fall off?
There are several reasons for this, ranging from an infection under the toe nail, to radioactive exposure. If the toe nail has been severely damaged, such as dropping something on them, this may cause the nail to regenerate, however this is generally a slower process than simply 'dropping off'.
If you can't figure out why this has happened, or you have recently returned from chernobyl and are worried about why your bits and pieces are falling off, see your medical practitioner as soon as you can.
Hope this helps :D
What do common wasps cause if you are stung?
Common wasps can still deliver painful stings to people but unlike bees, wasp can sting several times.
Was Johnson first aid cream been discontinued?
I contacted Johnson & Johnson directly via their website and received the following reply on July 17th, pasted here verbatim:
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What do you need in a first aid kit?
Many Things could be in a first aid kit:
- Bandages (Small, Medium, and large)
- Condoms (2 to 5, Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large)
- Asthma Inhaler
- Splints
- Burn Cream
- Aloe Lotion
- Cellular Phone (very important, used to contact emergency services)
- Tweezers
- Sterile Gauze
- Scissors to cut bandages
- CPR shield
- Latex or non-latex gloves
- Instant cold packs
- Sanitizer
- scissors
- antiseptic cream
What to do for a caterpillar bite or sting?
Caterpillars are leaf eaters, not meat eaters. As such, caterpillar jaws do not secrete any poison or venom to immobilize their prey. The "bite" of a caterpillar is more of a pinch than a bite.
Unlike bees or wasps, caterpillars do not have stingers - a caterpillar has no mechanism to inject poison of any sort into you.
Some caterpillars have a type of fur. The individual hairs can be irritating, like fiberglass, but this is a mechnical irritation.
Some caterpillars might have hidden claws,but it doesn't need that much medical atention, you might need a band-aid but nothing more. I have expirienced this before.
What are potential dangers if electrical shock is left untreated?
If you are not killed immediately and you have no burns there should be no problems. Nothing dangerous depending on the voltage. If normal household, 110-115 volts, it will scare you. If 220-440 It can cause burns on the entrance and exit points. This is usually on the tips of fingers and the bottoms of the feet. If this voltage passes through of near the heart, it can cause an unusual rythem. This may be felt in the pulse, or seen on a heart monitor. It can also cause muscle and tendon straining and the areas will feel sore for a while due to the fact that electricity is what makes our muscles contract. The effected muscles will feel sore for a while. If concerned, seek medical advice.
- The best thing for a sunburn is Epsom salts (it isn't like regular table salt and does not sting). Take 1 full cup and add boiling water. Run a bathtub full of TEPID water (body temperature) and add in the Epsom salts, swishing it along the water in the tub. Lay in the tub for 20 minutes; the Epsom salts are very soothing. In addition, keep your skin moist with Aveena lotion and try and wear loose clothing.
- Heat removes heat. If you have a bad sunburn, take a hot shower -- as hot as you can stand -- and you will feel the burn again. When the burning sensation subsides, stop. Treat the skin with a lotion, aloe-vera based if possible.
You may still blister and peel, dependent upon the amount of skin damage. But do not pop blisters; they are natural Band-Aid.
I learned this from a cook: Whenever he burned himself, he would hold the burn over the stove till the burning sensation went away. Thus, heat removes heat.
I'm not convinced about aloe or Aveena working, but I Am convinced that it's almost always harmless (barring very very rare allergies), and as doing no harm is the focus here -- aloe and Aveena are okay ( know there are studies on both sides, especially with aloe which may be as good as the claims say it is -- and they may be right). If it seems to sooth, that's good enough. Note that this isn't the case for worse burns, where you may be setting up an ER tech to have to scrub the stuff off, which is painful and potentially harmful. But for sunburn? Why not?
I might consider adding in an antihistimine like diphenhydramine, taken orally. Sometimes sun reactions include a histaminic reaction, which can itch like crazy, and this will fix it. Also, with 1st generation antihitimines like diphenhydramine, they make you sleepy, which will probably help the patient get a better sleep.
As to hot water? Wow -- I wouldn't personally consider it. A burn -- even a sunburn -- is an especially wide-area injury. The reason your body has a pain response to hot water is that, after a certain temp, hot water can damage flesh. Already damaged or burned skin is more susceptible.
As to holding it over an open flame or stove -- absolutely no -- forget it.
Lots of folk remedies are bantered about in a kitchen, and some of them are great (icing a wound fast may have started in the kitchen, for instance). But this one I can't see a scientific basis for and, until I do, I'll recommend against it -- with no offense intended to the contributor. I'll be pleased to address this further in Discussion if anyone wants.
The remarks about the blisters are right on.
when you are burned (say, in a kitchen) you want to do your best to bring the temperature of your skin back to 98.6 as slowly as possible. if you put it directly under cold, it will shock the affected area causing a normal(or perhaps worse) response from the body.(ex. blistering, etc) that's why somebody might hold a burn under warm or hot water. there's a story i learned in school about a toddler who's parents were running a nice warm bath for her, she pulled a pot of boiling water off of the stove onto herself, and the dad immediately put her into the warm bath, the doctor said they saved her skin, had they not done so or put her in cold water, her skin would have come off with her clothing
The first priority is to remove the patient from the source, to stop the burning process.
Then, after performing your primary survey, you should cut and remove burned or restrictive clothing (DO NOT remove anything if it is stuck to the skin). Remove jewelry as well.
Administer oxygen via non-rebreather mask at 15 L/min.
If the burns are mild or moderate, you should irrigate them with cool water, and cover them with loose, dry dressings. Be careful not to overcool the patient to the point of hypothermia.
If the burns are critical, cover them with sterile, dry dressings, and loosely position dressings between their fingers or toes (depending on what was burned). Do not moisten the dressings on a critical burn patient unless the total burn surface area is <9%, sterile water is used, and the patient will not have to wait out in the cold for an ambulance.
After opening an unconscious patient's airway what should you do?
If the patient is in the recovery position and the airway is open do this:
1.put your ear to the mouth and nose area while looking at their chest
2. If they are breathing you should be able to hear and feel the air coming out of their nose and mouth aswell as seeing their chest moving up and down in time.
3.If the patient isn't breathing (after checking) then you will need to get an experienced person to do CPR - if you are unexperienced DO NOT TRY as you could injure the patient-call for help
Give an example of how culture may affect the way a first aider deals with a patient?
The cultural beliefs of the patient and first aider may affect how first aid treatment is provided. In first aid, it is paramount that first aiders respect their patient's cultural and religious beliefs.
For example, In the Maori culture, the head is a sacred part of the body. They consider it to be a gateway between the spiritual world and earth. Therefore no one should touch their head.
If a person of this culture received a laceration (cut) to his head, and a bandage is required, you may need to ask him permission if you are allowed put on the bandage. If he declines, you should instruct him on how to do it and ask to put it on himself.'
Do not forcefully apply the bandage as you may be liable for any future prosecutions relating to the incident. Instead, keep encouraging him to put it on. If he still says no, there is little you can do. Update the emergency service on your situation as they may be able to provide a doctor who is familiar with that culture.
First Aid is the temporary and immediate help given to an injured or a sick person before professional medical treatment can be provided. This timely assistance, comprising of simple medical techniques, is most critical to the victims and is, often, life saving. Any lay person can be trained to administer first aid, which can be can be carried out using minimal equipments. Basic training in first aid skills should be taught in school, in work places and, in general, be learnt by all, as it is mandatory to our modern and stressful life
First aid is basically the first help given to a patient before they can seek medical help.
First aid: refers to the treatment of a person before that person or persons are transported to a hospital or other medical facility.
Neosporin
wash cloth
napkins
tweezers
thermometer
bandages in all different sizes
tape
elastic wrap
scissors
wipes
if the item u choose to put it in is big enough a blanket
water
safety pins
latex gloves
emergency contact list
iboprofen
hand sanitizer
ice pack
In a lot of places such as schools, construction sites, general industries, etc. first aid treatments training are already being given to employees in case of emergencies but in those industries, first aid kits are already required.
First Aid is the initial assistance or treatment given to a casualty for an injury or sudden illness before the arrival of an ambulance, doctor, or other qualified person.
First Aid is not a substitute for regular treatment, but it can definitely save lives if implemented properly.
First Aid is what it sounds like. It is the first type of aid given to a victim.
No one could have discovered first aid. First aid just describes the aid that is given FIRST. It refers to the basic treatment of injuries.
How do you treat a bleeding paw?
Well i would advise that you call a vet and ask what you should do and in the mean time rap the paw in a cloth or bandage to stop the bleeding. take some cloth and keep it on to stop the blood How bad is the wound? You'd bandage it the same as if your child needed bandaging. It will help if you and your dog have a good relationship because he is not going to like what you have to do. First you'll have to clean the paw - I'd use Betadine, an antibacterial soap, and soak the paw then VERY GENTLY blot the paw dry and make sure the wound is clean, no little frags of dirt or pebbles, dead skin or any other foreign matter. Next I'd dust it with an Antibiotic powder that you can get at a co-op, maybe Walgreen's or Target also carry it. Now comes the tricky part - getting a bandage to stay on the paw and the dog is not going to help. If the cut is not too deep you can use something like Nexcare liquid bandage, if it's too deep for that your best bet would be to bandage it as best you can and then cover the paw with an old sock. He'll worry at it - be patient and he should heal well. Good luck
Does makeup concealer infect open wounds?
Makeup concealer is not produced or marketed as a sterile compound. As such, there is a distinct possibility of infecting an open wound by rubbing a non-sterile cream into it. Especially with facial wounds, but actually with all wounds, until they heal, you should minimize exposure to non-sterile adulterants.
Yes. It's a test to see if the patient is allergic to the contrast or dye before they inject her with it.
What first aid is required for a compound fracture?
A compound fracture is generally spoken of as a broken bone that has been shifted enough that part of the bone has broken through the skin and is "sticking out" to be visible. Kinda yucky, but that description is the key to diagnosis. It's hard to miss.
There are two issues to balance when aiding a victim of a compound fracture. One is bleeding, and the other is prevention of further tissue damage by bone fragments. You'll need serious help, so get that 911 call made ASAP and tend to your victim.
It is important to stop bleeding, but do not apply pressure to the fracture to stem bleeding. This may easily cause further tissue damage by moving the bone fragments around. Using a clean cloth, apply pressure near the wound (not on it!) to see if there is a point where you significantly slow bleeding without pressing on the wound itself. You'll have to use your best judgment in this. Do not let your victim bleed to death while waiting for emergency services to respond.
Do not move the victim unless absolutely necessary! This will minimize further tissue damage from the bone fragments. You have to immobilize the affected area if there is any way to do so. Cardboard, rolled up newspaper, sticks or what have you can be applied to this along with torn strips of clothing.
There is some good first aid advice in the Wilderness Manuals. Need a link? You got it.
Atrial natriuretic factor is secreted in response to?
High blood pressure. PS it is known as atrial natriuretic peptide.
if there isn't a clinic nearby you can always suck on it. Just make sure you don't swallow the poison. Depending on the snake, if it isn't very venomous you might just have sometime to call for help.
