First Aid

ask your doctor.

There are many bones, joint surfaces, muscles, and connective tissues of the foot. Without more detailed info I wouldn't give out a guess as to what is wrong with your foot or what to do about it. If the pain is severe or isn't getting better, you should consider having a doctor check it out.

If the pain is not severe, you should start by offering more information about where it hurts, what movements or positions cause the pain to appear or increase, and what activities have you done recently that could have caused the problem.

Some things to consider:

1. What high impact activities are you doing such as dancing, running or jumping that could be putting chronic stress on the foot? You might need to reduce or stop doing activities like these for a bit and see if the foot improves.

2. Are you spending a lot of time on your feet standing or walking? Pay attention to how you distribute your weight on your feet while you're standing, or how the foot interacts with the ground as you're walking. When you're standing does your weight always shift more to one leg? Does your weight shift more to your heels or the outer edges of the feet? When you walk does one foot seem to move or feel differently when it strikes the ground, or when it propels you forward? If you observe any of the things I mentioned, try making small adjustments to how you stand or walk and see if it provides more comfort to your foot.

3. Have you introduced new foot wear recently that you're not used to wearing? If yes, consider wearing different foot wear for a while and seeing if your foot improves.

4. Do you have old footwear that maybe doesn't support your foot as well anymore due to wear and tear? If yes, buy new shoes.

5. Do you wear high heels or any kind of foot wear that puts the foot in an unnatural position for long periods of time? If yes, consider reducing or eliminating the amount of time you spend in this type of footwear.

6. Do you have any conditions that would affect your blood circulation to your feet? If yes or maybe, consult a doctor.

7. Do you have any conditions that would affect the nerves that connect to the feet? If yes or maybe, consult a doctor.

If you insist on continuing the activities that are stressing your foot, you might consider enlisting the help of a well qualified professional to help you condition your foot to handle higher amounts of physical stress. Regardless of which profession you seek out, do your homework to make sure the practitioner you seek out is experienced and has success with foot issues. Some various suggestions are:

1. A physical therapist. Being a licensed medical professional, a PT has many potential tools in their tool box to help with various ailments. This could be corrective or therapeutic exercises, soft tissue work such as Active Release Therapy, icing, ultrasound or infrared therapy, dry needling, kinesio taping, making custom shoe orthotics, etc. A big benefit of a PT is that most of them take medical insurance.

2. A massage therapist. There are many styles of massage as well as massage therapists that specialize in working with certain types of clients. I would recommend working with one that is licensed by the state you're in, and has experience working with clients in either a clinical or rehab setting or an athletic performance type of setting. Some massage therapists can also take medical insurance.

3. A personal trainer, licensed athletic trainer, or strength & conditioning coach. While personal trainers and strength coaches are not licensed by the state, if you find a good one that has sought out advanced specialized education and has many years of experience working with clients, they might be able to help you. Most fitness professionals don't have much specialized education with the foot, but it doesn't mean they don't exist. A fit pro to consider is one that has sufficient education in biomechanics and anatomy, particularly in the foot. In addition if you can find one that has specialized training in something like Muscle Activation Techniques or Neuro Kinetic Therapy, they would have more tools in their toolbox to help you with. Licensed athletic trainers can do many of the same taping methods as a PT, and they do have some degree of ability to diagnose certain types of injuries.

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.

A sharp pair of cuticle scissors or nippers work very well; just make sure you sterilize them before cutting the skin, and clean the area well afterward before putting an antibacterial cream and bandage on it.

The first thing you should do if your child ingests poison is call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Their trained experts will quickly and efficiently guide you to the correct treatment and can help you save your child's life.

An ice pack can be used to stop swelling and bruising and sometimes pain. It slows down the rush of all the blood in your body trying to rush to the injury.

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you might need ointment incase you get a rash or a cut.

bandaids or wraps to cover a wound.

and basic first aid would be good too.

The proper way is to have two people and use a stretcher. A lift or carry is only done in emergencies.

Apply pressure directly to the wound to slow the bleeding, if the wound is near an artery, apply pressure directly to the artery to stem blood flow. If the wound is on a limb or other easily elevated area, elevate it to lessen blood flow. Try not to move much, you don't want to stimulate blood flow. Keep as warm as possible and try not to go in shock if the stab won't occurred in a stressful situation. Cover the wound with something that's sterile if possible. If you can't cover the wound with a sterile masking, make sure that whatever you do cover it with is as clean as possible. Once those first aid precautions were completed, seek medical assistance as soon as possible. **Do not wrap a stab wound with gauze. Gauze sticks to wounds.**

someone who has been injured so badly that they have been beaten uncouncious

Yes.

Word of mouth, seminars, radio or TV ads that use audio, public speakers, etc.

Well it depends... Most likely the answer is no but if it is swollen maybe. Try having a Doctor take a look because if it is broken and you don't properly treat it later things could happen like arthritis.

The first thing you should do if you feel you have stitches that are infected, is to see your doctor. Your doctor can determine if the infection is internal or if it is an infection on the surface only. Your doctor may need to do a culture or a culture/sensitivity, to determine what bacteria is present, the quantity of bacteria and which antibiotics the bacteria is sensitive to.

If the infection is internal, it may need to be drained; if it isn't too deep, your doctor can probably do this in the office. A small drain can be inserted and left in place until your doctor feels the wound is sufficiently free of bacteria. The tube will then be removed, usually a pain free procedure and the wound can then begin healing

If the infection is only on top of your wound/stitches, warm moist compresses, using a clean cloth or gauze applied to the area several times a day will help clean out the wound and will help reduce the pain by allowing the wound to drain. If the wound is in an area that can be exposed to the air and sunlight, doing so for a short time each day will help the area to dry out and also promote healing.

If the wound starts to bleed hold gauze or Cotton over it. Apply gentle pressure for about 10 minute's if it continues, contact the doctors office. Wounds usually heal between 3 weeks to 3 months.

Have the person get out of the elements and into a cool area. Have the person sip water gulping can cause the person to go into shock and that wouldn't be good. Dehydration means there is not enough water in the body for it to keep it self cool. If the person is sweating for no reason or not sweating enough during activity they are most likely dehydrated. Also their pee will be very dark because all the water if there is any is being used up.

The Heimlich Manoeuvre is the first aid and medical procedure for removing an obstruction in a patient's airway, and to relieve choking due to a physical obstruction. The Heimlich manoeuvre cannot be used to relieve choking caused by other medical and physiological abnormalities such as a tumour.

Before beginning the Heimlich Manoeuvre, it is of the utmost importance to work through the Patient Management Plan as with all first aid emergencies.

1) Ensure the safety of you and your team, including bystanders.

2) Check for the patient's response. Tap the patient and shout to attract his/her attention. If there is no response, call immediately for medical and ambulance backup.

3) Check that the patient has a patent airway. Look into the patient's airway; tilt the head back and lift the chin using two fingers. If the obstruction can be removed without risking further damage, swipe a gloved finger to remove the obstruction.

If the obstruction cannot be removed manually, perform up to six back blows. A back blow is a sharp, hard "hit" delivered in between the patient's scapula (shoulder blades). It forces the air out of the lungs in the hope of dislodging the object. If, after six back blows, the object is still not dislodged, perform the Heimlich Manoeuvre:

- Standing behind the patient, wrap your arms around the patient's lower abdomen and grip your hands together. Position your hands so that your thumb makes contact with the patient's belly-button.

- Without informing the patient, drive your clasped hands inwards and upwards forcefully.

- Check for the patient's response and see if the object is dislodged. If not, repeat the sequence until the object is dislodged or the patient becomes unconscious.

If the patient loses consciousness, and breathing ceases, procedures state that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) be commenced. Perform the CPR sequence and ensure medical assistance is on the way.

A variation of the Heimlich Manoeuvre can be used if you are choking and there is no one around to help you. Without tensing your abdominal muscles, drive your stomach into the back of a chair. If it comes down to doing Heimlich Manoeuvre to yourself, my advice is to close your eyes to make sure you don't expect the blow and involuntarily tense your muscles, making the procedure ineffective.

The typical content of first aid kits will vary across the world due to differing requirements of the given area or activity and so on. Possible contents can be items for airway, breathing and circulation (such as face shields etc.), items for trauma injuries (sterile bandages, gauze pads, saline etc.), personal protective equipment (gloves etc.), instruments and equipment (tweezers, shears, space blancet etc.) and medication (pain killers, anti-diarrhea medication etc.).

In first aid, usually we like to call the person getting hurt a casualty instead of a victim. The first part of the assessment of the casualty is the Primary Survey.

ABC

Check the AIRWAYS

BREATHING

and CIRCULATION

before assessing the casualty, you will want to do an Emergency Scene survey, and call for help.

The best first aid treatment for a burn is to immediatelyflood it with cold water. Don't delay - seconds count. Lots of water and keep it going. When it starts to ache a bit and you think you've had enough, don't stop. If you ever stop by a fire scene, or watch firefighters on the evening news and see one man soaking another by turning a fire-hose on him, it's not a fight and not a game. One man has burns and the other is working to minimise his injuries. On occasion 3rd degree burns (that is where the skin is actually charred black) are reduced to a small black patch surrounded by the red skin typical of first degree burns, accompanied by only minimal discomfort.

FROM EXPERIENCE , YOU WILL FEEL REALLY LIGHT HEADED , SICK TO THE STOMACH AND YOU START THROWING UP BLOOD.

move evrything out of there way so they can not hurt them self losrn any cloththes they are wearing .NEVER stick a finger or anything in there mouth.tilt the there head to the side to let anything come out of the mouth .DO NOT hold the person down .just let it pass

Some of the basic steps in wound care include: cleaning the wound (warm water works well), applying an antibiotic cream or salve on the wound and then applying a bandage to cover it. If it is a large or serious wound, you may want to see your doctor.