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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 not get stung by a wasp?
you cant. you will get stung in the forehead. smoke somewhere else.
Why is saline solution infused into the bloodstream of a dehydrated person?
A saline solution is needed to treat a dehydrated person because salt is needed to transfer the water to the bloodstream. The salt makes the water more concentrated so it doesn't go in to the cells.
What is the best way for a rescuer to know that a rescuer breath for an infant victim is effective?
The correct rescue breath will be just the amount of air required to raise the the chest of the victim.
It is important to make sure that the airway is open (and clear obstructions) prior to breathing in.
If the stomach rises, this indicates that the air blown in is going down the esophagus and into the stomach, which on top of being ineffective can be dangerous as the swollen stomach will block major blood vessels from returning blood to the heart resulting with heart failure.
This applies to all victims, regardless of age.
What do you do when you fall off your roof?
If alone... Stay down while you check in on your body for major injuries. Don't try to move if your head, neck, spine/back, or any limb hurts badly or feels broken, e.g. severe pain. Don't try to move if you know you have an open compound fracture---a bone protruding through the skin. Call out for help. Only try to move by yourself if you are at risk for further injury if you stay where you are..
if you are a first responder on a scene.... Do NOT allow the person to sit up --do a once over to check for obvious injuries. If you suspect injuries, definitely keep the person warm, calm, and in the same position the person fell. Call for help (911). Control obvious bleeding. Stay on scene when help arrives so you can give info to police or paramedics.
NOTE: It is very difficult to cover every possibility on a question like this. There will be many "best judgment calls" needed when assessing the A-B-Cs and injuries.
This may be accomplished by letting cool water run over the burned area or by soaking it in cool (not cold) water. Ice should never be applied to the burn.
Is neosporin the same as polysporin?
Polysporin consists of polymyxin b and bacitracin, two very potent antibiotics. Neosporin has the same ingredients but adds neomycin to the mix. Both are good antibacterials, but some people prefer Polysporin because neomycin can cause skin irritation in some people.
Well the old slings shots worked by centrifugal force.
Some sling shots today work by rubber or some type of elastic.
What are the general direction for first aid?
1. Keep the patient alive.
- Control bleeding.
- Maintain airway and breathing
- Maintain cardiac function.
- Treat for shock
2. Stabilize
- Asses the patient overall (not just the traumas). Check for medic alerts
- Record vitals, alertness, complaints.
- In Hazmat, secure scene and access control.
- Stabilize victim -- splints et al.
- Move victim to litter if necessary -- C Collar if required.
- Address patient's comfort needs.
3. Transport.
- Develop a transport plan (e.g. get destination and route).
- If necessary and possible, set up Evac.
- Report that you're mobile, and ETA.
- If you're not in radio contact, set up communications with base to let them know your situation, intent, concerns and ETA.
4. Delivery
- Stay with the patient until you sign them off to someone else who will take responsibility.
- Report patient's original condition, current condition, meds before, meds en route and meds now,
- If necessary, contact patient's family (may not be your responsibility, depending).
- Clean up and secure
Can Baking Soda help heal a wound?
Yes, it will cleanse the wound and decrease the chance of it infecting.
What is a list of supplies families should have on hand for all emergencies?
Here are recommended items to include in your family emergency kits:
Survival food, at least a three-day to two week supply of non-perishable survival foods for each family member
Emergency Water Supply, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
Hand crank or battery-powered radio and a NOAA Emergency Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
First aid kit
Emergency Flashlights and extra batteries
Whistle to signal for help
Toilet paper
Can opener for food
Pocket knife
Money
Local maps
Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air along with duct tape and plastic sheeting to shelter-in-place
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Additional items you might want to add to your family emergency kits:
All your prescription medications and your prescription glasses
Infant formula and diapers
Pet food and extra water for your pet emergency care
Important family documents such as copies of identification, passports, insurance policies, bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
Emergency first aid book
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person in your family. You might want extra bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.
Warm paks and camp heater.
Change of clothing for each family member, which includes a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. You might want extra clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
Water purification tablets
Household bleach and medicine dropper - to use as disinfectant. Dilute nine parts water to one part bleach. To treat water in an emergency, use 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
Fire Extinguisher
Waterproof matches or regular matches kept in a waterproof container
Long-Burning candles
For your personal hygiene, feminine supplies and personal items
Paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels, mess kits, paper and pencils
Activities for children, such as books, games and puzzles
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What do you do if a child is having Breathing problems?
Depends on what you mean by breathing problems, but no matter what you mean, it's potentially serious, so you'll have to take some action. Let's discuss options:
If you mean coughing or asthma that you're already aware of and is already being treated, continue the treatment your doctor recommended. When in doubt phone your doc or an ER to get more information. DON'T wait. And if you aren't sure, act.
If the child is choking, start on clearing that. Check the throat for obstructions. Heimlich maneuver is well accepted.
If your child isn't breathing at all, FIRST get someone calling 911, second start rescue breathing (the reason for this is that, no matter how good you are at rescue breathing, eventually you'll tire -- good to have some back-up coming).
If it's anything more serious consider a 911 call. Breathing problems can be very serious indeed.
Note that the faster you react, the better the outcome.
What happens if you eat ant poison?
Of-course it depends upon the amount of poison u take in.....................
When administering first aid it is important that prompt action does not lead to?
Further injuries or paralysis...
What is the first aid for conscious choking?
Hands clutching the throat is a universal sign for choking.
If a choking victim does not give this universal sign, look for these other signs:
- They can not talk.
- They are having trouble breathing or may be gasping for air.
- They can not forcefully cough.
- They may turn blue in the lips, nails or skin.
- They may loose consciousness.
When giving first aid to a choking victim it is recommended by the Red Cross to use the (five-and-five) approach.
- The first step would be to put the heel of your hand between the person's shoulder blades and then give five back blows.
- The next step would be to give the Heimlich maneuver, which would be five abdominal thrusts.
- The final step would be to start with the five back blows and then give five abdominal thrusts alternating between the two until you have dislodged the blockage.
If you are alone with the victim, deliver five back blows and five abdominal thrusts then call 9-1-1.
If there is more than one person, have the other person call for help while you are delivering choking first aid to the victim.
If you are performing abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) on another person here are the steps you would take:
- Position yourself behind the person.
- Place your arms around the person's waist.
- Position the person so they are slightly leaning forward.
- Take the fist of your hand placing it directly above their naval and below their ribcage.
- With the other hand grasp your fist.
- With a quick upward thrust, press hard into the abdomen as though you were lifting the victim up.
- Continue delivering abdominal thrusts until the obstruction is dislodged or if the victim becomes unconscious.
(See video for complete choking first aid)
To perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself:
- Slightly above your naval place your fist.
- With the other hand grasp your fist and bend over a countertop or chair.
- With an inward and upward motion shove your fist into your abdomen.
To perform the Heimlich maneuver on a pregnant or obese person:
- You will want to place your fist in the center of the chest rather than the abdomen.
- Deliver the Heimlich maneuver pressing hard into the chest with a quick thrust.
- Continue delivering chest thrusts until the obstruction is dislodged or if the victim becomes unconscious.
If a person is unconscious, how do you clear the victim's airway?
- First call 9-1-1.
- Then put the victim on his back on the floor or ground.
- Begin CPR chest compressions if the obstruction still remains lodged and the person is not responding. The chest compressions may dislodge the object. So check the mouth frequently to see if the object may have been dislodged.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND VIDEO GO TO:
http://www.emergencysuppliesinfo.com/choking-first-aid.html
Heimlich maneuver
What does AVPU mean in first aid term?
A.V.P.U is a quick way that a first aider can check if the casualty is unconscious. A.V.P.U stands for...
A= alert
V=voice
P=pain
U=unresponsive
If you get Blood in your eye Does it make you go blind Like Blood Splatter?
No. But it is a risk of catching a bloodbourne pathogen such as hepetitus 1, 2, 3 and Hiv. A face shield should be worn in such conditions.
Does a higher spf number mean more protection?
Yes, the higher the SPF, the more sun protection you will get.
Can you superglue your skin instead of stitches?
Superglue was originally developed as a surgical cement or adhesive, and variants of it are still used this way in internal surgery. Unfortunately, the bond it creates on the eipdermis is too brittle to perform effectively as sutures or staples. Bear in mind that once a sutured wound on the surface breaks open, you can't re-suture it. So the sanctity of that bond is really quite important.
Should you break open a water blister on your foot?
No. The blister is there serving as protection for the underlying wound. Leave it alone and it will break when the time is right. When it does, trim the dead skin way, hit it with an antiseptic like Betadyne, and lightly bandage it.
What happens if you swim in a shocked pool?
I just did by mistake and im fine but I don't advise it, if u did by mistake I guess it's ok
Shocking a pool doesn't necessarily bring up chlorine to a dangerous level. If there were contaminates in the water, such as algae, the chlorine would have immediately gone to work killing the algae, and the chlorine level would drop quite quickly.
Exposure to high levels of chlorine is more of a problem with repeated and long term exposure. If you didn't have any breathing problems from chlorine gassing out of the pool, you probably are fine. The other potential problem is itchy skin from high levels. If you noticed that, showering would have removed the excess chlorine.
What are cotton balls used for in a first aid kit?
If stung by a bee you should either put ammonia on it or you could use bicarbonate soda!
