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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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How to remove glass shards from skin?
To remove glass from skin, first but pressure on the skin near the shards. Then use tweezers to take the glass shards out, and clean the open wounds.
How do you make a cross symbol on your keyboard?
you have to find the key with the plus and equals symbol. Then push the shift key and the plus/equals key. The "cross" should show up. Plus (+) equals (=). The plus should be above the equals.
How do you manage a soccer injury?
Throw out the "soccer" and treat the injury. (It's not a soccer injury, it's an injury.) If it's a broken bone, get into the clinic and get pictures and a physician's care. Any head or eye injury demands a doctor visit, and soon. (Patients with a moderate head injury are monitored for 24 hours to make sure they don't develop a bleed.) If it's a dislocation, or a tear in a muscle or ligament, same thing. Don't guess at this stuff. See a doctor. If it's a sprain or pull, treat it with something cold (if within the first couple of hours) to reduce swelling. (Late application of cold does little to stop swelling - it's already happened.) Immobilize the injured part to a degree and avoid using it as much as possible to promote healing. Clean and dress cuts or scrapes as required. Take appropriate OTC medication to treat symptoms. If you are uncertain as to what works, ask your pharmacy tech. They live for moments like that. The web is full of good medical advice. Start searching it out and reading. Then come back here and post answers for others.
Should a person be concerned about minor chest pains?
Yes! Though there are some other types of problems that can cause pain the chest, any chest pain should be investigated. Mild chest pain can be a warning sign of an impending heart attack. Only a doctor can sort out your symptoms and determine the cause.
Some other conditions that can cause pain in the chest:
- plain old digestive "gas"
- a pulled muscle
- a shoulder injury
- GERD - reflux
- gallbladder disease or gall stones
What do you do when you get an electric shock?
When you start to get shocked you gotta move away as possible from the electric thingy. Make sure you do it fast or else you can die or get injured rly badly.
You have an antique fever thermometer made in Chicago by Burke and James Is there a value to it?
There mght be. Medical doctors often collect antique item connected with their profession. They would be probably the only buyers for this sort of thing.
What to do when you get hit in the leg with a golf ball?
Put ice on the hurt area, 10-15 minutes "on", then take off. Repeat a few times an hour.
What color is the first aid kit for a Mercedes 380 SL?
What color is the first aid kit? Why in the hell would anyone care in the first place? Well, it should be black with white writing on it. You can actually buy one from your MB dealer. What does the "check engine light" means when it comes on? That's a tough one...it usually means that you're low on oil or water, or your alternator is not producing enough voltage to the system. If the light goes away at higher RPM's, that would most likely be the alternator. Check the battery and cables, and the alternator itself...check the belt and listen for a grinding noise while the engine is at an idle. Consult your owner's manual. A 320 sl? Hmmm...I know 300sl's and 350 sl's...I'm not familiar with 320's. Pop the hood, and you should be able to access the bulb through the rear. There might be a plastic shroud over the unit that is easily removed. If you have halogen bulbs, you should replace both sides at the same time, and halogen bulbs are usually sold in pairs...get the Sylvania White Star bulbs...they're so much better...more lighting...worth the extra few dollars too. And remember, never handle the bulbs with your hands...use a paper towel to avoid getting hand oils on them...the excessive heat from the bulb boils the oil and breaks the bulbs.
Which potential risk for heart disease can be controlled?
The person should eat food which contain less fat and cholestrol.
Would a first aid kit be useful on the moon?
im my opinion i said it would because in case of any little problem astrunouts may face such as cuts or any other stuff. Maybe there is some sort of germs that we haven't discovered on the moon that makes cuts get infected? so my opinion is YES
How do you perform first aid treatment for third degree burns?
* Immediately call 911 or any kind of medical help. * If the person's clothes are burning, do not let him/her run. Smother the person's clothes in a rug, jacket, blanket, or towel, while rolling him/her in the ground. * Remove any tight clothing or jewelry. * Do NOT remove any clothing that is stuck to the burn. * Do NOT put on any ice water, lotions, ointments, sprays, or home remedies. * Flush the burned area in cold water or put on cold compresses to cool the body down. Do NOT leave the burned area in the cold water for too long, because it might cool the body down too much. * Check for signs of shock, which are: # Decreased level of consciousness. # Rapid or slow breathing. # Slow or fast pulse. # Nausea or vomiting. * Call for medical help if they have any one of those symptoms * Loosely wrap the person in a blanket or towel. * Raise a burned leg or arm higher than the person's heart. * If the person is conscious not vomiting, and medical help is 2 or more hours away, then give the person small sips of water or clear juice. * Do NOT give the person any kind of alcohol.
Ways of transferring the victims?
one man caring
body drag
collar drag
firemen drag
blanket drag
caring in arms/ lovers caring
pick-a-back carry
two man craing
two hand sit
four handed sit
three man caring
What do you do if someone is having chest pains?
take them to the hospital right away! i don't know if you have ever herd the phrase "The Golden Hour" or not but it means if someone has chest pains that i it's a heart attack tou have one hour to get them to a hospiatal to get treated before they pass away.
Do you become unconscious for a spit second when you sneeze?
Normally, no -- you don't. Extremely strong sneezes, or personal physiology can -- very rarely -- cause vasovagal syncope (this appears to occur when the pressure on the carotid sinus -- the network that monitors blood pressure in the carotid artery -- detects an "overpressure", and sharply reduces blood pressure), which may result in unconsciousness. But again -- this is the exception.
To stop severe bleeding of the arm which pressure-point artery should you press on?
To stop bleeding of the arm press on the brachial artery.
What Injuries start with the letter K?
Knife cuts are a common injury. Knee injuries are common among football players.
How do you treat fishing hook injury?
leave it in place and go to hospital to get it removed. if this is not possible DO NOT PULL IT OUT the barb on the end will cause alot more damage, feed the end through so it punctures the skin again to exit leave it in place and go to hospital to get it removed. if this is not possible DO NOT PULL IT OUT the barb on the end will cause alot more damage, feed the end through so it punctures the skin again to exit
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What is a litter to carry the immobilized patient for transportation?
The most popular for many years has been the Stokes litter. It can easily be rigged for cross country, heli-rescue, rapelling, etc.
How do you get injured and go to the first aid cabin in Mario tennis power tour?
There is not any possible way of getting injured and going to the first aid cabin. That feauture is only added because they want you to think you can get injured and make you cautious.
When you put a person on an army litter to carry him/her to safety.
A mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint?
A leg orthosis is the medical term for a leg brace. It is an external device that modifies the structure and function of a leg. A splint is a rigid device that is used to prevent motion of a joint or of a fractured bone.
