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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 calculate GCS for a person with no eyes?

Calculate out of 11.

Subtract the usual 4 points allocated for eye response, adding instead the best motor response and best verbal response.

It is therefore important to state that the GCS of the person is 11 out of 11. When doctors see a patient with a GCS of 11, they will often think the patient is serious and requires treatment straight away.

What do you do if you are bleeding and you don't have a bandage?

You can use a soft piece of cloth. If it is not availible, you can tear of a piece of cloth from your wear (but only in emergency). You con also wipe of the blood and wash the wound to reduse the need of a bandage.

Where can you buy Johnson and Johnson First Aid Skin Crack Ointment?

where can I purchase Johnson and Johnson First Aid Skin Crack Ointment

What is Johnson and Johnsons' record?

Johnson and Johnson has a really good record when it comes to selling products that people love. The company is known for its gentle products that babies can use, such as powder and baby oil.

Why is important to check medic alert bracelets?

Medical alert bracelets will inform whoever is reading it of any pre-existing conditions of the person wearing it.

This can include allergies, so if the wearer is allergic to a medicine, it helps the reader not to give them this medicine (which could exacerbate the problem). It also may help medical professionals to know what may have caused their current problem and what treatments may be appropriate or inappropriate.

Some bracelets also include blood-type, which is important to know what kind of blood transfusion the person may need.

How long does First aid last?

Until you've reached proper care at a hospital, or until you don't need it any more.

How do you treat hypovolemic shock using first aid?

Replacement of blood is the ideal therapy, but is not typically an option in the field. Other methods include fluid replacement (Ringer's, normal saline, etc.) -- PO if it's mild hypovolemia, or SQ/IV in more severe cases.

Also, consider placing the victim in shock position or Trendelenberg position (legs elevated, possibly head down), injuries permitting (Note that the BMJ cites concerns about positioning; I do not agree with their position at this time).

How do you perform CPR on a person with a punctured lung?

Cover the wound with gloved hand, have second person place occlusive dressing (if no occlusive dressing, use a piece of plastic like zip lock bag or a wrapper from firstaid kit, etc) and tape it over the wound on three sides leaving the bottom open for drainage. Perform CPR as normal.

When you burn your hand do you rinse your hand in cold water?

Yes you do this is the best thing to do because the other day I scolded myself with hot water then I put my hand under the tap and it soothened it

How do you make tea with tobacco?

You don't, the properties in tobacco, when steeped in an infusion, will make you sick to your stomach.

Tobacco "tea" (an infusion made by steeping tobacco in water) is a main ingredient in natural or "green" insecticides.

How do you stop from itching a bug bite?

spray some savolon on it. It will stop it itching and relieves the pain.

How do you sterilize a puncture wound?

You first wash out the area with warm, soapy water. Then you can apply disinfecting wipes. Rubbing alcohol works too. If it is serious, call 911.t

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Try to stop the bleeding by using a sterilized gauze pad or tourniquet. You can use Neosporin or some kind of topical antibiotic ointment; Betadine Solution, an over the counter solution of 10% povidone-iodine in water; hydrogen peroxide; or rubbing alcohol. Decide whether a butterfly bandaid or stitches are needed.

Puncture wounds that are caused by rusty metal (like a nail) or an animal warrant a visit to a hospital emergency room. So if you can, drive yourself or get a ride to the ER. If the wound was caused by a rusty metal, get a tetanus shot or booster tetanus shot, stitches (if needed), and an antibiotic prescription to prevent systemic spread of infection.

When should a wound be raised?

If the wound is on an arm or leg that does not appear to have a broken bone

How deep do third degree burns go?

If left untreated, the edges will heal and the rest will become covered in scar tissue. New skin will be unable to grow. A common treatment for third degree burns is skin grafting, in which skin is taken from a donor site and surgically placed on the burn. This helps with closure of the burn and regrowth of some skin, however there will still be scars.

Are you going to die if you mix vodka and pain meds?

You can if you drink a lot and overdose on the pain medication. It is always recommended that you do not mix these two drugs however.

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There is another risk... If you take more pain medications than are actually prescribed by your doctor, it is possible that you could fail a random drug test. Many prescription pain medications contain narcotics, and they will show up in a random drug test. If this happens, they will be able to determine exactly how much you had in your system, and compare it with the prescribed dose thus failing the drug test.

There is also the risk from seemingly innocuous things that are contained in pain pills, such as aspirin and acetaminophen. Aspirin in large dosages can cause bleeding, sometimes with fatal results. Acetaminophen in large dosages will cause liver damage and/or failure, sometimes with fatal results.

What is the first step in treating intestinal obstructions?

The first step in treatment is inserting a nasogastric tube to suction out the contents of the stomach and intestines. The patient is then given intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration and correct electrolyte imbalances.

What are two steps in controlling bleeding in an open wound?

apply bandage and pressure, if that don't work then tourniquet

What should you do about burns?

For first and second degree burns(redness and blisters), you can run the burn under cool water. You can also apply an ice pack or some Aloe Vera gel/spray. If it is really bad, call 911. For third and electrical burns(charred/burned skin), you call 911. Then you cover the burn with a sterile bandage. DO NOT apply ointments, gels, or creams. DO NOT run under water or apply ice. DO NOT attempt to remove the clothing from affected area.