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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 would happen if you got attacked by an opossum?
When an opossum gets threatened it will growl, urinate, burp\belch, and or play dead yes it does seem funny but its so true. look it up if you don't believe me. A opossum may if it can just lay down and play dead when it feels threatened, but if this does not work for them, they will try to defend themselves as best they can, mainly with their teeth. yep and they can play dead up to 4 hours!!!!!
When a wasp has already stung someone does the wasp die or does the wasp live?
A wasp, unlike a worker bee, has a smooth sting, so can withdraw it after stinging. So, the wasp is not injured and lives to sting another day. Yes this is true But if it trys to sting through your clothes it will not get the stinger out and because of that it will die!!! thts a lie a wasps stinger it made out of a strong metal like substance and can sting thro anythin they only die when they can't live any longer
Can you treat a burn with butter?
The grease doesn't help it heal and will acutally make it hurt more. Ice is the thing to use.
Because, the butter will melt because the burn is hot and if the butter melts and the surface it is on is hot the butter will get hotter and and burn you more.
Don't let them drink it. Chances are, a little won't hurt them, but its not a good habit to deveplop. Especially, if there are alot of chemicals in it.
What happens if you drink bleach?
I don't know, but I wouldn't try this without adult supervision, unless you are an adult, because orange juice is very acidic because of the citrus level, and if mixed with the chemical, bleach the outcome might not be too good.
In order to explain this, I need to strike up a little chemistry chat. So brace yourself.
Capsaicin is the active ingredient in pepper spray (which is nasty enough to be outlawed by the Hague Conventions on warfare). It's a hugely nasty irritant of skin and especially mucous membranes. And this is, of course, the active ingredient in peppers, notably of the capsicum family (you might recognize that name from Tabasco sauce). In its raw form, it's WAY more "hot" than habaneros or Scotch bonnet peppers -- which are arguably the hottest in the world.
The capsaicin bonds to the chemo receptors in your skin and mucous membranes that carry the pain signal to the brain (mostly the receptors that transfer "abrasion" more than "heat," but who can tell when it really hurts?), and it turns that signal ON. After a few seconds, this bond is VERY strong. Alcohol and water won't break it, nor will oils. You might do better with detergents, but at an industrial strength that would be dangerous to use, so that won't do.
So what DO you do?
Well -- mostly you treat as you would any chemical burn. Flush for a long time with cool water, and be REALLY careful not to cross-contaminate -- wear gloves, eye protection -- the works. Apply a pain cream after that, and bandage in case the delicate skin breaks.
I should add that, when I chop peppers that are high up the Scoville scale (the old-school, imprecise, but user-friendly scale used to measure how hot peppers are), I dress up like a spaceman. That is to say, I use eye protection, gloves, a plastic cutting board sheet that I can wash for a day, etc. When I treat a pepper burn (or, worse, a pepper spray burn), I'm even more careful.
There is one more idea you can try (which is why I gave you the chemistry lesson): The principle protein in milk is casein and, for reasons my limited chemistry fails to explain, capsaicin bonds more readily to casein than it does to YOU. So you might try flushing the burned area with milk. If you're eating hot chilis and your mouth is on fire, this actually works, at least better than anything else I can think of (and lord knows I've tried). I would think it doesn't work as well topically, where the skin is less delicate than in the mouth, but, as it's harmless, give it a try.
What is the best way to get over a terrible hangover?
The simplest way to avoid a hangover is don't drink. The next simplest is don't ever drink to excess.
If consuming alcohol it's a good idea to drink lots of water after you finish drinking. Alcohol dehydrates the body and causes headaches. Also, drinking prickly pear juice, which tastes much like watermelon, a few hours before you start drinking is said by some to help prevent them.
Better quality spirits tend to have fewer impurities, one of the major causes of hangovers.
There are currently 32 alleged hangover remedies being sold in the U.S. Chaser, Rebound, and similar brands are widely advertised and sales are growing rapidly. Most products are made of so-called natural substances and escape regulation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Therefore consumers have no guarantee as to the purity, contents, strength, or quality of these products.
But more important is the fact that these products have not been able to demonstrate that they actually prevent or even reduce hangovers. This is clearly a case of buyer beware.
Another serious problem with these alleged hangover remedies is that they may encourage people to drink more than they should. Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to health and is often associated with undesirable social outcomes. Think of a hangover as nature's way of telling us that we consumed too much.
What to do when a nectarine pit is swallowed?
it hurts but nothing really happens.... but how CAN you swallow a peach seed? those things are flipin' huge..... just don't swallow one ok?
What are the symptoms of not drinking enough water?
Our bodies are approximately two-thirds water. A one percent drop can make us tired. The further the drop the greater the risk of being exhausted, then perhaps fainting. When it drops even further, we risk death. Also, not drinking enough water increases our risk of kidney and bladdar infections. Water helps move the waste material out of our bodies and helps our blood to flow. We need water to survive and enough water helps us to maintain good health.
The basic rules for keeping any kind of fish sucessfully are. :- 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water. :- Every tank must have a permanently running cycled filter. :- Every tank must have at least 50% of its water replaced every week. If you stick to the above rules your fish will stand a chance of survival. If you miss out on any of the above I can guarantee that your fish will be constantly getting sick and dying before they should.
How do you know if you have a fractured ankle?
The standard test is called PAD - Pain, Abnormal mobility and Deformity. In fact, with an ankle it can be very difficult to know unless it's obviously bent in the wrong direction. Best thing to do if you suspect a fracture is to go to your closest A&E hospital (ED/ER depending on where you live).
How do you make sperm come out fast?
I am male in sex and under 18 years. I almost have release of sperms during night for last 4 years every 2 days in week and my health is also too much down due to this. I have used many medicines but of no use. Please tell me how could i save my self from this disease
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Most bandages no longer need to be or should be washed. If it is cloth you can boil it in water or wash it in bleach. You want to make sure its sterile and bleach or boiling can do this. The best suggestion is to just use a new bandage each time.
How do you trace the route of air from the external nares to an aveolus?
During breathing air enters the nose by passing through the external nares( nostrils)=> pharynx=>larynx=> trachea=> The trachea (windpipe) divides into two main bronchi (also mainstem bronchi), the left main bronchus and right main bronchus. The right main bronchus subdivides into three lobar bronchi while the left main bronchus divides into two. The lobar bronchi divide into => tertiary bronchi, also known as segmental bronchi, each of which supplies a => bronchopulmonary segment. A bronchopulmonary segment is a division of a lung that is separated from the rest of the lung by a connective tissue septum.. There are ten segments per lung, but due to anatomic development, several segmental bronchi in the left lung fuse, giving rise to eight. The segmental bronchi divide into many => primary bronchioles which divide into =>terminal bronchioles, each of which then gives rise to several => respiratory bronchioles, which go on to divide into 2 to 11 => alveolar ducts. There are 5 or 6 =>alveolar sacs associated with each alveolar duct. The alveolus is the basic anatomical unit of gas exchange in the lung.
How do you get rid of a burn on your hand?
The best treatment for a burn is to rinse gently in cool water and apply an antiseptic ointment with pain reliever, such as Neosporin. Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and see a doctor if the pain is bad enough that these things don't work.
How would you treat a broken leg if you were on the Oregon Trail?
they used egg white because that was the only thing they had at that time . But it
seemed to work
# Wash it in cold water # cover it in honey and egg whites or aloe # continually wash it and soak it in egg whites More info:People also (mistakenly) believed putting butter on a burn was a good treatment for burns. But, the butter actually made the burn worse by holding in the heat. This treatment was still being used well into the 20th century, even up until the 1960's or 1970's, more frequently by the elderly; that was the treatment they had grown up using, and being treated with. Today, however, it is common knowldege to never put butter, or any other greasy substance, on a burn, but to hold the burn under cold (not ice) water for a few minutes. The exception to this, though, is if it is a serious burn to get medical attention immediately.
To Treat a burn you would:
# wash it off in cold water # cover the burn in egg whites and honey (or aloe if available)
# continually wash the burn in egg whites
Of course hand sanatizer is made of 90 percent alchohol so take a bottle of alchohol pour most of into the contaner that you are going to use and add gelatin to make it thick there you have it that's how you make hand sanatizer
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How do you treat a coral snake bite?
The coral has a pair of small, fixed, hollow fangs in the upper jaw through which the snake injects venom via a chewing motion. Unlike pit vipers, such as rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths, which strike quickly, coral snakes must hang on for a short period to inject a significant amount in humans. Coral snake venom has significant neurotoxicity, inducing neuromuscular dysfunction. Their venom tends to be one of the most potent foughjfviyhkund in snakes, but the amount of venom they inject is less than that of most vipers or pit vipers. Because of the small fangs they have, as many as 60% of those bitten by North American coral snakes are not poisoned. Treatment however, must be obtained immediately because of the potency of the venom. The old method of "cut and suck" should not be performed at the risk of the venomous extract could conceivably be induced into the person performing the action. (This also applies to any snake bite, and as such, has been removed from most first aid instructions) It would be safe to assume that by virtue of the snake's small mouth structure and small fangs that the bite's location would be on a phalange (fingers ore toes) or hand or foot. The same procedure used for any other sn i love uake bite would apply in this case as well. Apply a tourniquet above the site of the bite and during transit to a hospital or doctor, periodically release the tourniquet to restore blood flow to the affected limb and then reapply. Observe and treat for shock, and insure the affected limb is held in a position (height) above the heart.
What happens when toilet water gets to your eye?
Rinse it out well with water from the sink or distilled water if you have it on hand. Then use eye drops to relubricate it.
Heat Stroke- is a response to heat characterized by extremely high body temperature and disturbance of the sweating mechanism. it is a immediate life threatening emergency.
What do you need in a first aid kit for a gym?
-band aids (all different shapes and sizes)
-ice packs
-athletic tape
-pre-wrap
-anti-bacterial ointment
-mole skin (for blisters)
-gauze
-ibuprofen
-hand sanitizer
How do you heal a hamstring pull?
Firstly rest it.
It will take on average 3 weeks t be back in normal sporting activity. When first pulled or torn. Ice packs placed on the area then replaced with a warm pack (not hot). warm massage - This will be a liitle uncomforatble in the early days of the injury. - When the pain eases following the massage period start doing very light stretching routines. There will be iscomfort doing this until the muscle continues the healing process, still use hot/cold packs to help the recovery process. When the muscle feels comfortable start increasing the stretches, this can include moving up and down steps (this is where the pain will be noted as well as bending)
Can lifting heavy objects cause liver injury?
Weightlifting, like many sports played at a high level, causes specific adaptation of the body and this adaptation enables the athlete's performance to improve. If you undertake endurance training on a regular basis, your endurance improves. If you undertake training in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting, your power, strength and athleticism improves. In any sport training, the organs of the body respond to training and improve their functioning. There is no evidence that the liver in Weightlifters is caused damage as a result of proper training. However, there could be damage to the liver if an athlete takes performance enhancing drugs. This is not permitted in sport but unfortunately people do. All drugs taken in excess can damage the liver including paracetemol which millions of people take everyday.
