What should you do when you get A muscle cramp?
Stop doing whatever activity triggered the cramp, Gently stretch and massage the cramping muscle, holding it in stretched position until the cramp stops, and Apply heat to tense/tight muscles, or cold to sore/tender muscles.
Why does rubbing alcohol help mosquito bites stop itching?
because the alcohol has bio forcin in it to relieve itching
What is the best way to check if a person is unconscious?
fist check for and danger then speak in each ear a bit loud are uOK if there is no reply then shake them lightly by the shoulders if there is still no reply check if airways are blocked by opening the mouth if you see some thing in the mouth do not put your fingers inside her/his mouth to remove it you must sit person up and lean towards knees then do back slaps until it is out after u have inspected the mouth open airways to do this u must put one hand on his/her forehead and two fingers under chin and tilt head back then place your ear while holding head back above the mouth to see if breathing while doing that look at the persons chest to see the chest is moving if they are put in recovery position if not take off jacket of there is one then go to centre of chest put then bottom palm of one hand there then place other hand on top and Begin CPR remember to check if person is breathing
How come you have itchy armpits?
Your armpit is a warm, moist environment where bacteria that release odors can grow if your personal hygiene is not good enough, or if you have a condition that causes more sweating that is common.
How do you know if you broke your middle toes?
--> swelling --> redness --> immobility --> swelling --> redness --> immobility
Which of the following are used to control bleeding?
Use a tourniquet, Apply direct pressure, and Elevate and immobilize
How do you treat creosote burn on skin?
I've worked on the railroad all of my life with creosote soaked RR ties. Get burnt every stinkin summer. The best stuff I've used is aloe. Just gotta keep puttin it on. A COLD air conditioner works wonders too. (as long as you stay in front of it)
What are the First aid Merit badge answers?
The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:
What does it mean if you get bloody noses a lot?
Frequent bloody noses are typically due to three causes: * Hypertension or high blood pressure. * Problems with clotting factors, resultant from pathology or from "blood-thinning" medications such as Plavix or Coumadin. * Problems with the tissues and processes in the nose and related areas. The first factor relates to cardiac problems and, if you aren't experiencing cardiac issues, are unlikley causes. Blood dysgracias that interfere with clotting factors can be diagosed serologically, but are not the usual culprit. Most often, bloody noses in the otherwise healthy, are the result of damage to the nasopharyngeal tissues, either emergent or chronic. This sort of damage can come from dehydrtation of these tissues (dry air, exposure to lots of dust, etc.), over-use of nasal decongestants -- especially aerosols (both quite common), deviation of the septum, or scarring. I'd have my doc take a look in-office with a nasopharyngascope and see if he can identify what's wrong, before proceeding to more serious measures.
What are first aid pressure points?
points in your body that hurt when pressed or when pressure is applied.
What will reduce swelling of liposuction?
Many Plastic Surgeons recommend Arnica to help reduce swelling and bruising after cosmetic surgery. This is a homeopathic remedy and available from most large pharmacies. You should always check with your Surgeon first before taking any medication or applying anything. to your operation site
How do you place A shock victim with head injuries or stroke?
Shock victims should be wrapped snugly and kept warm. It is best to move ther person as little as possible to make sure that you do not cause further damage. Compress any open wounds, and get real medical care as quickly as possible.
What do you do when your ankle is sprained?
Hi there! this is Rhett Milton here... thought i might start putting a little of my knowledge to good use!?
Sorry about the long story!!!...
I'm no expert on sports injuries but i have studied what should be done and also have first hand experience of doing the wrong thing!... obviously before i knew what to do which severely increased the time for healing process to take place!...
So this is what happened followed by what i should have done!...
...Commonly as sports people do!... i was overtraining in a bid to achieve a high level of fitness boosting my sports performance and getting the respect of my peers which i now know is ridiculous when the maintenance of Homeostasis (good health) is concerned. i was playing football and was not even interested in activity becaus i was so tired from training... and me being in goal... a fellow class mate shoots for a goal only to be denied by my left foot!... unknowingly, the impact of the ball to my left foot was too strong taking into account how weak i have left my body through over-training! causing a sprain to the inside of my left ankle!...being warmed up and ready for activity at the time i did not really registar the pain... however when finshed it felt stiff and sore!... what "I" did at the time was just carry on with my training and daily routine where i should have put into practice first aid method known as P.R.I.C.E... which was formily known as rice before!...
the letter (P) stands for Protect which means i should have protected my ankle from any further damge by stopping the activity... next there is
(R) which stands for Rest... which means i should have stayed of my ankle for at least a week depending on the strength of it and slowly returned to activity with very slow progressions by that i mean being very specific with daily activity e.g. counting how many steps you do in a day until a return to normal ankle strength...
next is (I) which stands for Ice which should be applyed to the damaged area of the body as this closes the blood vessels in the area and minimises bleeding which in turn could speed up recovery time!.. icing should be done for no less than 5 mins and no more than 10... repeated 3 times a day and for 3 days after suffering the injury...
then you have (C) which stands for Compression which also is another method of reducing the bleeding in the damaged area which should be done straight after the injury has occured...
lastly there is (E) which stands for Elevation as this reduces the blood pressure in the damaged area thus reducing the amount of bleeding that will go on. to create the most effective elevation of an injury you should if you can keep the damaged part above heart level!
theew!!... sorry about the long story but hopefully this information can help someone that has injured themselves and prevent from making the same mistake i did...
p.s.... because i didn't follow these steps with my ankle injury i was out of action for a whole 11 months where i should have been back in 6!
lol im joking because you have to get better by the time your in skool unless its summer vacation if it is everybody wins
What are some ways to stop a bug bite from itching naturally?
Naturally? Application of ice packs. I've heard aloe can help too. and if it stings, mix a tiny bit of baking soda and water 2gether. then get a spoon and and dab it in the paste, then dab on festered area. this take away the sting.
What did pioneer doctors use as tools?
Colonial doctors used all wildlife for medicine. This includes walnuts for headaches and cold water for bleeding wounds.
What are the typical contents of a first aid kit?
They usually contain basic bandages such as band aids. They also usually have some protection like rubber gloves. Mostly all of them have some kind of disinfectant for cuts. More advanced kits contain tweezers and scissors. There are a huge variety of materials that can be put in a first aid kit.
What are the three p's of first aid?
The primary goal of first aid is to prevent death or serious injury from worsening. The key aims of first aid can be summarized with the acronym of 'the three Ps':[15]
Preserve life: The overriding aim of all medical care which includes first aid, is to save lives and minimize the threat of death. First aid done correctly should help reduce the patient's level of pain and calm them down during the evaluation and treatment process.
Prevent further harm: Prevention of further harm includes addressing both external factors, such as moving a patient away from any cause of harm, and applying first aid techniques to prevent worsening of the condition, such as applying pressure to stop a bleed from becoming dangerous.
Promote recovery: First aid also involves trying to start the recovery process from the illness or injury, and in some cases might involve completing a treatment, such as in the case of applying a plaster to a small wound.
You should always check the scene for hazards that may be threatening to your safety, obtain consent from the victim (or victim's guardian if a child) if able, and put the appropriate barriers (gloves, breathing masks, etc.) in place before administering any type of first aid. If you are a lay person (rather than a 'professional' rescuer) you should also consider whether you are ready and willing to get involved. You are not obligated to become involved, but you are obligated to remain involved once you start administering first aid until you become exhausted or endangered, or transfer care to someone with equal or superior skill.
What are the dangers of leaving an unconscious breathing person lying on their back?
Perform a scene size-up upon entering the scene. Try to determine why the person is unconscious. Do you smell anything? Do you see any open canisters or containers that could alert you to a problem? Is there a ladder, stool, chair tipped over by the person? Are there electrical wires or other clues at a work scene? The first responder at the scene will need to look for all the clues that can help to determine what caused the emergency.
What is an appropriate treatment for a deep bleeding wound?
First you are going to want to have someone push one a pressure point. They are under your armpits and under your legs. Then you want to get someone to call 911. After that get gaus on it. You are going to want to reapply it when there is to much blood on it.
A debate on national health care is a debate about?
The debate on national health care is a debate about whether or not the government should offer free health services to it's citizens.
How do you give first aid to a person who is unconscious from shock?
You first call 911. They you lie them down. Loosen any restrictive clothing, monitor their breathing and pulse. keep them warm with a blanket. Raise their feet 10 inches off the ground, above their head. Keep giving them reassuring thoughts such as 'It's okay' even if they are unconscious.