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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 place a c-spine on someone and lift them onto a stretcher?
The main purpose of placing a patient in cervical immobilization (c-spine) is to prevent any further injury to a possible spinal/head injury. In order to place a pt onto a stretcher while maintaining c-spine you have to first immobilize the pt onto a long board. This involves applying a c-collar, head blocks and then strapping them down to a long spine board thus immobilizing them from moving. Then the pt can be placed onto a stretcher and strapped down and then transported.
What fluids can block the airway?
There are a number of fluids that can block an airway. Two that should immediately come to mind are mucus and vomitous. And blood can also be included in that list. Any of these fluids might be encountered by a first responder in an emergency medical situation. The same applies to the RN or nursing assistant in a medical setting (like a hospital or care facility).
There are other fluids that can block an airway, and they might include anything an individual was drinking before encountering an obstructed airway, particularly if it is a thick liquid. Certainly anything being ingested (soup or other fluid-like substances) can obstruct an airway in a given situation. A first responder or medical professional should be able to deal with any fluids obstructing an airway when prividing emergency care.
b. cessation of breathing is the greatest threat to life, therefore has the highest priority.
How do you turn someone from the Prone to the Supine position?
Have your partner stabilize the patients spine and then log roll them.
place the affected limb below the level of the heart. :-)
When treating a snake bite what should you do with the affected limb to decrease spread of venom?
Place the affected limb below the level of the heart.
Another name for first degree burns?
It is also know as a superficial burn. It is the least severe type of burn.
Rest
Immobilize
Cold
Elevate
Where was the exact place aids was first discovered?
no one knows as far as I know but it did come from Africa; the slaves brought it over.
In the process of splinting an Airman's fracture of the lower leg where should the splint extend?
Extend from the groin to the end of the foot.
Not first aid for a nosebleed?
I'm no professional but the best thong to do is hold the end of your nose to stop the bleeding then lift your head back to make sure no blood keeps coming, it should heal naturally
How do you get cactus quills out of your arm?
If they're the big long ones, just pick them off with your fingers. And if you can I'd be good idea to use some disinfectant afterwards.
If it's the tiny ones, the ones that look like hair... You should use some tweezers and pull them out carefully. Sometimes they're really thin and they're hard to spot. I'd recommend looking closely at your arm while facing a bright light. Then you'll see shades, and you'll be able to spot them more easily. After that, it might feel like you still have some on you... It's a normal feeling, and the feeling will pass. (But it's always smart to double check just to make sure)
P.S. I come from Mexico, and when we used to get cactus quills out in the in the middle of nowhere, we used to use the sun as the bright light, and our teeth as tweezers. So it might smart to remember in case of emergency.
Hope this helps.
E.
How do you reduce sunburn swelling?
Aloe vera is typically used to treat a sunburn, but if your burn is serious, you should visit a doctor.
First Aid procedure to be followed in case of electric shock?
Number 1 is make sure the power is off before entering the scene. Make sure 911 or emergency number has been called. Perform ABCs on the patient when it is safe to enter the scene. If the victim is breathing and has a pulse, keep airway open and monitor patient. Bleeding may have to be controlled as well.
What is the immediate first aid to be done at home for a vasovagal attack?
When a person comes to from an attack, have them stand slowly, or they may pass out again. Let them lie down for 10-15 minutes. If they've injured themselves in the fall, search out first aid for their injury.
O2 doesn't hurt if you have it on hand too.
If you are around people with the stoumach bug all day how do you prevent getting it?
A common stomach bug can present symptoms of vomiting, fever, and diarhhea. The best way to prevent contracting these symptoms is to frequently wash your hands with soap and water as hot as you can stand it. The hot water and soap will kill harmful bacteria that cause these types of stomach bugs. Be sure to scrub around the fingertips and nails. This is a hotspot for bacteria to settle. If the source of the illness is a virus, it cannot be killed with soap or antibiotics. In this situation, the best way to avoid the illness is to seclude yourself from infected persons.
What does d r mean in emergency first aid?
If you mean ER that means Emergancy Room. But if you do mean DR it might mean doctor's room or doctor. hope this answer helps you. :)
How do you get rid of a calice?
well, i have two calluses on my index and middle fingers on my right hand. and they are specifically writing calluses..... i have a habit of biting them which doesn't make them any better. so, what i do is put band aids on them and before that, i usually put some oil on them. i also read on a site that you can soak your callus in hot water with yeast??? but i wouldn't follow that if i were you.....hehehe. >.<you can also go to your local drug store and get a pumice stone(usually in the beauty and health section) and if the callus is on our feet just take the stone and rub your callus while taking a shower, if the callus is on your finger(s), just do the same but without the shower.
For a strok victim you should find the pulse at the?
A stroke victim should be assessed bi-laterally (both sides) If the victim is awake check the radial (wrist) and if they're unconscious check the carotid (neck). Make sure to check both the left and right side of the victim and note any differences.
How do you get antifreeze out of your anus?
First, this is a medical emergency and warrants a call to 911. You're on a clock here and time is critical.
The principle ingredient in antifreeze is ethylene glycol. The problem with this is that it absorbs into the system very quickly. If you need to remove this from a colon, you should have completed this within 1 hour or less of the time the substance was introduced.
Remove and bag patients exposed clothing and mark as biohazard. Irrigate contaminated areas with warm, soapy water (during transport or for at least 15 minutes if the patient is entirely asymptomatic and you are certain insufficient time for absorption has passed). This will transport through the skin, although not as fast as it will into open wounds, mucus membranes or the GI tract (in that order).
Again, if you catch this within a very short time window of introduction (e.g. < 1 hour), colonic lavage with warm water and perhaps a mild soap may help.
Be advised that in oral dosages, hospitals are now skipping gastric lavage as the absorption rate is so fast that lavage is not helpful.
If there's a sign of symptoms (as noted on the container), transport to hospital immediately. Ethylene glycol overdose can be fatal, or cause permanent damage (most frequently to the kidneys).
No studies exist (that I can find in any case) on uptake through the mucus membranes of the colon, so the rate of uptake can only be guessed.
What is a good first aid treatment for skin rash?
Hydrocortizone. Sorry, I don't know how to spell it. It cools off your skin and it wont itch, and it will go away in a few days .
Area should be clean (use very mild soap or just water) and dry, application of calamine based lotion/creme Atopic dermatitis or Eczema is treated with Hydrocortisone.
If a victim in shock is feeling cold is it a good idea to give him or her a drink of warm water?
no, never give a patent water ( exception to heat stroke or dehidration) a warm coat is a better alternative.
What first aid measures should be taken if you get selactive in your eyes?
rinsing/flushing with plenty of water.
