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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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If by "heals" you mean stops the bleeding, hemostatic agents like QuikClot are of great use. otherwise all the normal keep it clean, covered and possily is vitaminE lotions help.
Honey, surprizingly, is useful too.
Can you survive a black widow bite?
Yes -- you almost always will survive a black widow bite. While Black Widows deal out a complex and nasty neurotoxin, they don't inject every time they bite (so many get off unscathed this way). Even if you are envenomated, most of the time it's an unpleasant but non-lethal experience. Those at greatest risk are infants (mostly due to low body mass), the elderly, and anyone who has a violent anaphylactic reaction to the venom. For instance, only Sixty-three deaths were reported in the United States between 1950 and 1990 -- Wikipedia -- Black Widow Spiders.
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A stroke is now called a CVA, (Cerebrovascular accident), and can be defined as a rapid developing loss of brain function(s) due to a loss of blood supply to the brain. Caused by a thrombosis, (occlusion), or embolism, (a blood clot something foreign in the blood stream). and intra-cranial bleeding, (burst blood vessel).CausesFactors that could lead to a stroke include advanced age, hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, high cholesterol, cigarette smoking and atrial fibrillation. Hypertension is the most important modifiable risk of a stroke.
Signs and Symptoms:HeadacheDisorientationConfusionAnxiousnessDizzinessLoss of function of extremities on one sideNumbnessState of collapseParalysis of mouthImpaired speechUnequal pupil sizeRapid strong pulseFlushed face with hot dry skinIncontinenceNauseaand can result in Coma
What is a technique used to stop bleeding?
The usual method is direct pressure, which will stop blood flow while clotting begins. Bandages are used to prevent the clots from opening up, and not to "absorb" the blood.
For serious injuries, compressing the arteries or veins supplying the tissue can stop the bleeding. One well-known method is the tourniquet, which tightens (sometimes by twisting) to compress the tissues around the blood vessels. Note that this only works if the bleeding is "below" (further down the bloodstream) than the tourniquet.
What is the use of petroleum jelly?
Petroleum jelly can be used for different things,
One thing it is used for is if you have dry or cracked skin use it as a lotion.
Another thing is many people use it for their own personal lubricant.
What is the most lethal man-made poison?
Dioxin is reputed to be the most dangerous man-made poison. It is 60,000 times more toxic than cyanide. A dose of only 50 micrograms is lethal for a human - that's a 1,000th of a small pill.
What Happens When You Swallow Ink From Ballpen?
Nothing Will Happen. You'll Be Okay. Because, If The Ink Is Poisonous, People Will Not Use It For A Ballpen. So The Ink From A Ballpen Is Not Poisonous. It Just Taste Weird, And Don't Do That.
How do get rid of a tongue splinter?
Depending on how big the splinter is, you may need to see a doctor. However, you can begin to help the process at home. At a pharmacy, buy a bottle of hydrogen peroxide. At home, use the bottle cap for measuring. Put one CAP full (tiny, tiny amount) of hydrogen peroxide in a small glass. Add warm water to this. Have a second glass of water with only warm water-- no peroxide.
Sip a small amount of the peroxide water and swish in your mouth but do not swallow it. NOTE: this mixture will cause a foaming to occur. Keep spitting out the foam-- you can use the fresh water to rinse. Repeat with the peroxide mixture one more time. Spit, do not swallow. Follow with fresh water rinse and spit it out. You will feel bubbles in your mouth--that is ok. Just keep spitting it out.
You can repeat this rinse twice a day. Try not to pinch your tongue or play with the spot. If it is a tiny splinter, your body should send macrophages to the area to clean up the injury and push out the splinter (much like after a tooth extraction). But if the splinter is long or the site develops pus, a doctor may need to remove it for you. Do not try to remove it yourself.
What affects whether a wound becomes infected?
The chance of a wound becoming infected depends on the nature, size, and depth of the wound; its proximity to and involvement of nonsterile areas, such as the skin and gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
What is the importance of safety in the laboratory?
The main safety devices in the laboratory include safety goggles, a gas mask, safety gloves, a first aid kit, eye wash, fire blanket and a fire extinguisher. Other safety items of importance are a telephone and a safety shower.
What is the chance of surviving a rattlesnake bite?
Very slim. To date, there has only been 6 survivors using a specialized protocol called the Milwaukee protocol. This involves putting the patient in a drug-induced coma, and essentially treating the symptoms, hoping for the patients immune system to mount a response.
What items should be in a first aide kit?
The most important thing in a first aid kit is the roll of medical bandages.
How long do you keep stitches dry after getting them?
You have to keep stitches dry for at least two days after getting them. You should check with your doctor to see if they should be kept dry for a longer period of time.
Order of steps when caring for externally bleeding victim?
1: See where it is coming from
2: Grab a CLEAN rag and if there is none tear the nearest clean cloth and rap it around the bleeding person
3: Bring them to the nearest hospital if it is bad
Hope this answer helps you. Have a blessed day. :)
What is the method used to dislodge a blockage of the windpipe in a choking victim?
This would be the heimlich manoevre. this is used for choking. * If the victim shows signs of mild airway obstruction: * Encourage him to continue coughing, but do nothing else. * If the victim shows signs of severe airway obstruction and is conscious: * Give up to five back blows. ** Stand to the side and slightly behind the victim. ** Support the chest with one hand and lean the victim well forwards so that when the obstructing object is dislodged it comes out of the mouth rather than goes further down the airway. ** Give up to five sharp blows between the shoulder blades with the heel of your other hand. ** Check to see if each back blow has relieved the airway obstruction. The aim is to relieve the obstruction with each blow rather than necessarily to give all five. * If five back blows fail to relieve the airway obstruction give up to five abdominal thrusts (see Heimlich manoeuvre below). ** Stand behind the victim and put both arms round the upper part of his abdomen. ** Lean the victim forwards. ** Clench your fist and place it between the umbilicus (navel) and the bottom end of the sternum (breastbone). ** Grasp this hand with your other hand and pull sharply inwards and upwards. ** Repeat up to five times. * If the obstruction is still not relieved, continue alternating five back blows with five abdominal thrusts.
How long will water last in a well?
Water will stay in a well as long as the bottom of the well is above the water table.
Why is it necessary not to crowd around an injured person?
crouding around can make it uncomfterble for the patent, hard for the medics to do there job and someone might step on or fall on the patent.
Which of the following would not be first aid for a third degree burn?
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.
What are the Key Skills Required for first aid?
Those who provide First Aid treatment ideally have the following abilities:
· The ability to gain control and apply rational thinking to a situation
· The ability to slightly disconnect from the situation as necessary.
· Creativity and quick application of memory and logic.
· The ability to suspend moral judgment of patients and simply treat the injury.
· Knowing when to act. And knowing when not to act.
