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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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Why is the cut on my foot taking a long time to heal?
The problem with cuts on the feet is due to that fact that our feet move a lot. When there is a cut on a part of our body that is constantly moving it will generally take more time to heal. If you have to wear shoes you may be able to help speed up the process by keeping your feet clean, applying an antibiotic cream and a bandage. When you are able to let the air at it do so. Make sure that your feet stay dry. If you have any other concerns see your doctor.
What is used to immobilize the extremity after a fracture has been splinted and sling applied?
Swathe
When is medical treatment necessary for wounds?
It depends on the injury. All injuries require different types of treatment.
pull the armrests apart from eachother and check to see if there is a lockign mecinisim ( every chair is diferint this is just a general statement)
For a stroke victim you should find the pulse at?
The best thing you can do for a stroke victim is to call 999/911 immediately. Do not give aspirin as the stroke may be due to a intracranial bleed and don't waste time checking for a pulse, unless you suspect heart problems (e.g. pale, cyanosed, poor breathing effort.)
What is this black stuff in my big toenail it doesn't hurt at all its just in the nail?
It is probably just old blood (in other words, a bruise) from where you banged your toe at some point. It will go away as your toenail grows out. It is not dangerous. Another condition that affects toenails is "fungus" but that usually turns your toenail a whitish or yellowish color.
It is probably NOT blood. I had a black area in my toenail that I ignored. Turned out to be a form of mold in the Pencillium species. Most probably Penicillium chrysogenum.
My problem is after that my nail started to lift up and have stuff UNDER the nail. This may be more of a characteristic of fungus, however penicillin is a close relative but it is easier to treat.
Doctor gave me itraconazole (Sporanox) Three months is all it's going to take.
I can wear sandals this summer!
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Your child bit into a Polk berry what should you do?
I don't have experience with this plant myself, although I certainly know of it -- a little. I looked into the rather extensively and at this time I can't find enough out to give you a good answer, quite possibly because this particular plant, while common, isn't really studied a lot. So first, call Poison Control -- 1-800-222-1222. They're by far the best source of info on this. Here's what I did find out. Various sources have various answers. Everyone pretty much agrees that the older leaves, roots and stems all are toxic. Even so, they're used as homeopathic medicine by a variety of folks. The active ingredient is Lectin -- this is an agglutinating agent, which means it causes blood clotting -- it's used in the lab for that. However, all the articles I read talk about ingestion, and the amount is never really discussed, but sounds like a lot more than you'd get from just biting into one. There is no specific treatment for this toxin, but that's not altogether a bad sign -- it also means that not a lot of fatal poisonings occur, else they'd look into it harder. First aid for this maintaining life functions -- breathing and such. Also, get Poison Control's take on this. -- Even the hospital is likely to have to look this one up. If symptoms appear -- and you'll know them -- vomiting, diarrhea, pain, etc. -- call 911.
What is the first aid treatment if kids accidentally drink PRIL utensil cleaning liquid?
Many cleaning products are caustic and so do damage to the tissues they come into contact with. In this case you would not want to induce vomiting as it will do additional harm on the way back up.
The best bet is to call the hospital or poison control (1-800-222-1222 in the US).
If you cannot call them you should go tot he hospital as soon as possible.
When you have bleach in your eye After you irrigate eye should you go to ER?
My mom got bleach in her eye years ago, she irrigated it for ten minutes, and she didnt do anything about it after then. she now gets red eye, tons of dust, and eye irritation and soreness, and only in that eye. i would say that you should go and just get it checked out by a professional.
Generally, pencils are not deadly. However, like most things, they can be used as a weapon to injure or even kill someone.
The risk of lead poisoning is very low nowadays since pencils now contain graphite as opposed to lead. Occasionally, stab wounds from pencils can be damaging to underlying tissue and organs.
Can a sprained ankle cause death?
Yes, it is possible to die from complications caused by a sprained ankle. Such complications include a blood clot forming in the ankle and causing a blood clot in the brain, lungs or heart.
What causes infection of a human bite wound?
a number of bacteria that live in the human mouth. These include streptococci, staphylococci, anaerobic organisms, and Eikenella corrodens.
What is the purpose of the first aid guide i which is included in the first aid kit?
Well, the purpose of the First aid kit guide probably just so you can have a quick look through it if you have trained or is training to be a first aider and could help you along the way! 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.
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What is the first aid for a first dergee burn?
The first aid for burns in simply. Unfortunately, there is only so much we can do for a first degree burn. However, what we do as first aiders can improve the wellbeing and outcome of the injury significantly.
Apply cool running water to the burn for at least 20 minutes. In the case of a first degree burn, it may be wise to do it longer. Once this has been done, apply a dressing to stop oxygen from getting to the burn. This eases the pain.
What are the first aid procedures for workplace?
Each workplace has their own specific policies and procedures for incidents you should ask your supervisor for information on that and where the nearest first aide kit is located.
yes money spiders do bite they are extremely dangerous and will kill you if they bite! money spiders (jumping spiders) are in one of the top worlds dangerous spiders and there is still no existing cure for if it injects its venom into you many people have died thinking the money spider is non affective and of cute because it is small please do not be fulled it is DANGEROUS!
It could be several things....first one that comes to mind in a panic/anxiety attack, especially if you are younger. If you are older (40 +) it also could be signs of a heart attack. I would consult your doctor if this continues.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of first aid?
Disadvantedge: not sanitary. You can get infections easier.
When do you use rubbing alcohol?
Here are more suggestions and tips from others:
- If you chose to use it, I would do so cautiously because it can cause harmful reactions. See the link to the right on toxicology.
- We usually use rubbing alcohol to sterilize things like thermometers.
- It can also be used for cleaning your printer heads.
- Rubbing alcohol can also be used after using RitAID for lice. It makes sure the lice are not there.
- Useful for cleaning VCR heads that have become dirty when the magnetic coating on old VHS tapes disintegrates. If the heads are not cleaned, the residue damages any other tapes played in your VCR and the heads eventually (abrasive oxide). Use lint free cloth.
- To clean the TFT LCD screens of notebook computers: removes the oily buildup from fingers and cigarette smoke and restores and tones the special coating on the screen (Dilute the rubbing alcohol 2:1 with distilled water then add 2,5ml apple cider vinegar per 100ml - completely restores and cleans).
- To cut sheets of safety-glass: score the glass with a diamond cutter then pour rubbing alcohol into the furrow and set light with a match - the heat melts the bonded substrate between the two sheets of glass and makes a clean straight break.
- Rubbing Alcohol, used properly, can be used as a disinfectant. Hospitals and medical professionals use it often to wipe off their equipment, such as a stethoscope, that is used regularly and cannot easily be sterilized between uses. At home it is useful when someone is sick (or not), for example, take all areas where people use items constantly, such as doorknobs, telephones, kitchen cabinet handles, refrigerator, tv remote control and TOYS. Using a disposable towel or paper towels, cleanse the touchable items with rubbing alcohol, it usually kills GERMS and BACTERIA and keeps common areas A LOT cleaner, and generally will keep GERMS from spreading. It is particularly useful in bathroom areas. Naturally keep areas well ventilated. It is a quick and easy solution to disinfecting home or OFFICE. And it dries very quickly without leaving a smelly after odor (like bleach).
- Use rubbing alcohol to help dry up a cold sore. Apply when the cold sore appears until it becomes dry and it will shorten the life and begin to fall off. Takes about a week instead of two.
- To clean windows and other household appliances when mixed with baking soda and vinegar.
- To get grease out of a carpet, apply rubbing alcohol and lightly rub in a circular motion with a clean rag until spot is gone. Always Check for colorfastness first!
- Rubbing alcohol disinfects your skin and if you are giving yourself a shot or something it's so that it doesn't get infected
- I carry it in a small spray bottle and use it to sanitize shopping carts, or use after using a public restroom or on the table at a restaurant. I use it to wipe down our seating area on the airplane too (pre 911 of course. I don't know if I could bring it now.) - any place that could have germs during flu and cold season.
- You can use rubbing alcohol to wipe off the oil your skin puts on a surface before you paint to prevent fisheyes.
- You can use rubbing alcohol to remove permanent marker on plastic, or glass. Be careful of the percentage you are using with plastic. Test an area first. Certain plastics can get gummy.
- Rubbing alcohol can be used to remove nail polish and also permanent marker from smooth surfaces (I use it on burnt CDs that I accidentally mark wrong)
- You use rubbing alcohal for many things but it is mainly used for disinfecting cuts and scrapes
- Rubbing down chairs/tables/countertops
- Wiping tools to be later autoclaved - no dried blood
- Cleansing area to be pierced before applying iodine
- De-gritting autoclave
- Cleaning jewelry that has been on display
- Display glass/mirrors/registers
Rubbing Alcohol can be used on cuts, scrapes, burns and bruises. It cleans the affected area, and keeps it from getting infected.
It's great to use on bruises. It reduces swelling and gets rid of the black and blue marks. Pour it on a cotton ball and apply directly on bruise several times a day.
Rubbing alcohol is great at getting rid of Athlete's Foot and reducing pain and swelling in feet and ankles with edema. Give it a few minutes and feel the difference...great stuff!
It is used as a disinfectant to get rid of most surface germs.
Rubbing alcohol is known as isopropyl alcohol (C 3H 8O); it is one of the more useful of the commercial alcohols, included in hand lotions and many cosmetic items as well as in antifreeze or deicer products. A 70 percent solution has more germicidal properties than does ETHANOL (drinking alcohol), so it is used in many health-care situations, both in households and in medical facilities. It is also used for massages and by athletic trainers to treat skin and muscle groups, hence the term rubbing. It has a drying effect on the skin and causes blood vessels to dilate; its distinctive odor is associated with doctor's offices, since it is used to clean the skin being prepared for an injection.
Isopropyl alcohol (or possibly ethyl alcohol) is normally has the name "rubbing alcohol" applied to it. It is alcohol suitable for external use only; it's not safe for consumption. It is packaged with a bit of water, and the alcohol content varies from one manufacturer to another. It's between 70% and 95% alcohol depending who the supplier is.
You use it to kill germs on cuts and wounds
Safety:Isopropyl is an adequate disinfectant that should, in an area where exceptional contagion is a possibility, be augmented by an antibacterial. It is NOT very effective at all as an antiseptic, eg. it should not be used on open wounds. It's not as effective as iodides or hydrogen peroxide, and it's a lot more painful. Use it to clean things; not wounds.What should you do when you hit your head on cement and have a big bump?
You should probably see a doctor. That sounds like a pretty hard hit.
You cut your ear and it will not stop bleeding?
Light compression 20 min with sterile cloth or tissue
Who owes a duty of care to provide first aid care in a workplace or an incident?
A person who hold a first aid certificate, can only assist a injured person at workplace or at an incident.
