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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 do you apply first aid on extreme dizziness?
Have the person sit or lay down so they don't fall over. Sometimes putting the head lower than the rest of the body will aid in getting more blood to the head and thereby reducing the dizziness.It is not normal to get dizzy unless there is a reason for it. If it persists, you should see a doctor.
What is the rate for performing chest compressions for a infant victims with two rescuers?
For infant CPR, give cycles of 15 compressions to 2 breaths; rate of compressions are at least 100 per minute.
How do you treat a hydrogen peroxide burn on your face?
Baking soda neutralizes the chemical reaction. Afterwards access the damage, lubricate the area and head to the nearest dermatologist.
If a victim has severe internal bleeding should you keep them moving so they don't go into shock?
Shock is best treated by laying the casualty down and raising the legs. This improves blood flow to the vital organs. Also, keep the casualty warm.
How do you survive in the mountains?
To avoid HYPOTHERMIA, always wear a warm hat, as you lose more heat through your head than any other part of your body.
To avoid DEHYDRATION, prepare water from snow/ice (incase stuck up in Icy mountain) when you can't find water.
Oxygen levels are extremely low when you get to higher heights, so try to get down quicker and safer.
Make sure that you have enough food to last you the whole of your journey.
Can honey cure athlete's foot?
Absolutely no way. While there are apparently fungicidal agents at work in the bee hive and around honeycombs, as shown by the absense of mold within the hive, these are apparently targetted at spores that would prosper in that environment. Athelete's Foot, usually Trichophyton or Epidermophyton fungus, prefers a significantly different environment, e.g. human epidermis.
Your main objective, should be to remain as dry as possible. Seawater conducts heat far faster than fresh water, thus you will become Hypothermia very quickly in the sea.
A survival suit would work if you had to be in the water. I assume it would help if you were in a lifeboat or raft. While I think that a survival suit extends your life expectancy, I doubt if it is proof against Hypothermia indefinitely.
If you can't keep dry, you should keep your head covered. Keep your arms at your sides to keep your organs in the upper chest area covered. The main arteries in the arms and legs are near the surface of the skin in your armpits and your crotch so keep your legs together and your arms at your sides. None of this is possible without a life jacket and is not easy with one. Remember, try to keep your core warm.
Is it possible for rubbing alcohol expire?
Yes, rubbing alcohol can expire. Over time, rubbing alcohol can lose its effectiveness due to evaporation or contamination, making it less suitable for its intended purposes such as disinfection. It is recommended to check the expiration date on the bottle and replace it if it has expired.
What do you do if you were stung by a scorpion on your finger which is now red and itching?
if the scorpion had giant pincers then you're fine cos they're not poisonous...
if it has tiny pincers......find a docter NOW!
What is the first thing you should do when you come upon someone unconscious?
Check for responsiveness by gently shaking and calling out to the person. If they do not respond, call emergency services immediately and check for breathing and a pulse. Then, carefully place the person in the recovery position while waiting for help to arrive.
Where does the rescuer position himself to give the Heimlich maneuver on a conscious adult?
the rescuer stands behind the victim. The victim may either be sitting or standing. The rescuer makes a fist with one hand, and places it, thumb toward the victim, below the rib cage and above the waist
What should you wash a second degree burn with?
Rinse it gently under cool water, then put an icepack on it wrapped in a clean washcloth and go to the emergency room.
Third degree burns Do you need a graft?
It depends on the burned area. If it is a large area, you may need one.
Cross body sling arms
You would not know if a persons Coronary Artery has burst in the field. That is something that would require a surgeon (or more likely autopsy) to discover. Coronary Arteries very rarely burst, though they do become blocked. The most common place for vessels to burst is in the brain.
If a person suffers a heart attack, perform CPR. Don't worry about the cause, nor should you worry about leaking blood from internal injuries.
What do Paramedics do if someone is knocked unconscious due to contact in a sporting event?
Protect the cervical spine either by a collar or manual stabilisation. Establish an airway (airway adjuncts, NP, Guedel, intubation w/ suction) if required and ensure that the patient is breathing. If not, bag. Continue the primary survey to assess for circulation and other disabilities e.g. broken bones etc. Assess pupillary reflexes to light and record a GCS. Examine for other signs of cerebral damage, any CSF leakage through the nose or ears or skull fractures etc.
Remove to hospital for urgent neurological assesment w/ CT head.
Who supplies the hypertie bandage a self adhering non-elastic easy to tear absorbent thin bandage?
you can order or get info from hypertie8@gmail.com
Edges of the sealing material for an open?
What...chest wound? Yes. All four of them. Some first aid books say to seal three sides to create a butterfly effect that lets air and not in but I would say tape down all four. What material? Anything that doesn't breathe. Plastic for instance.
What three things should be done to help a fully conscious victim showing signs of a heart attack?
Check - Call - Care
Check for signs of a heart attack, check the scene for safety.
Call 911 (or emergency services - numbers are different around the world)
Care for the person. Have them sit down and rest comfortably. Monitor their condition. Be prepared to perform CPR or to use an AED if it is available.
Why do you need a first aid kit in the jungle?
in order to survive in the jungle u may need a few medications and/or bandages for many cuts and u need to be prepared for the wilderness of the jungle
What information do you think a first aider should gain about patient?
If you mean a first aider as in someone certified in 1st aid, assess the current situation (if I step in to administer 1st aid, am I putting myself in danger, creating 2 in need). Assess the victim. Is the victim conscious. If not, follow CPR guidelines. If they are conscious, ask them, or secondly a witness, what happened. Determine victims needs such as are they going into shock, having heat stroke, bleeding out, etc...
A wound is a place where an injury has happened. It can be caused due to various reasons.
