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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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Why do you need a flashlight in a first aid kit?
Because sometimes accidents happen in the dark...
Like if you're on a camping trip and you get mauled by a bear in the dark. You can take out a flashlight and- well, um- take care of yourself.
And, during any natural disaster, inevitably, electrical power will be lost. And, inevitably, night will come. No one wants to be in the dark in unsafe situations. Don't forget to replace batteries on a regular basis.
How much does a first aid course cost?
= How much does it cost? = We do not charge for the course. Our CPR and Basic First Aid instructions are open to anyone at no charge. However, if you would like to order a certificate of completion, you can select it at our Certification page. Certifications prices start at $22.00.
What is the first step to take if someone is having a severe allergic reaction?
If a person if having a sever allergic reaction (such as a bee sting) they would most likely be carrying an EpiPen. An EpiPen contains epinephrine and opens the airway. If they do have an EpiPen, remember its Blue To The Sky, Orange To The Thigh. Take the blue tip off and push and hold the EpiPen into the victims thigh and hold for 10 seconds. It is also important to call 911 as an EpiPen is only a temporary fix.
When is moist healing not recommended in wounds?
Medical professionals recommend that you do not apply greasy ointments, creams, ect, to burns.
What do you need inside a first aid kit?
The most common types of injuries in a gym environment are going to be sprains, strains and twists to joints, muscles and ligaments. The more serious injuries will include things like broken bones, head injuries, lacerations / punctures or crushed limbs.
Even more serious injuries can occur, of course - but in general, you aren't going to be doing anything more in a gym environment than keeping the scene clear, stopping bleeding and doing CPR if qualified and the situation demands. First-responders and trained people might also apply splints and treat for shock - but any injury for which no trained person is present to treat should be reported to 911 immediately (especially head trauma, back injuries, broken bones or any loss of consciousness).
At a minimum, your gym's first aid kit should contain:
- Aspirin and Ibuprofin - carry both because some people can't have one or the other. These are over-the-counter, so generally safe to give out for pain.
- Antibiotic Ointment - Neosporin / Polysporin are good examples - and can be applied topically to cuts and scrapes to reduce the risk of infection.
- Antiseptic - Hydrogen Peroxide, as an example - to clean/disinfect wounds. Also keep alcohol wipes.
- Bandages - adhesives, elastics with safety pins, moleskin, gauze pads & adhesive tape
- Eye Wash - solution and eyedrops.
- Instant Cold Packs - to reduce swelling. Wrap in a washcloth and apply to twisted or pulled joints/muscles right away.
- Latex Gloves, Scissors and Tweezers - to aid in using the bandages and removing foreign material from minor wounds (any significant puncture of the body should be treated by a medical professional - not a person with a first-aid kit).
- Space Blanket - to keep a person warm in the case of shock.
- Splints and a Spineboard - to immobilize suspected breaks/fractures, and, in the case of a back-injury - to keep the person from moving their back/neck until medical assistance (EMTs) can arrive.
What happens when superglue gets on your fingers?
Rub your fingers together and it will soon come off.
Should you give a drink to a third degree burn victim in immediate first aid aid?
They are certainly allowed to drink it if they are conscious. Do not run water on a type 3 or an electrical burn (charred skin). You can apply water on type 1-2(Redness and blisters).
Does it hurt when you break your finger?
Unless the finger is significantly deformed from a fracture, bone ends are protruding or palpable, or you can detect crepitus (and DON'T test for this intentionally!), you need imagery to accurately tell if a finger is broken or badly sprained. If you're asking yourself this question, it's a good idea to get it looked at. If it's not broken, they'll still treat it, which is not always super easy to do well yourself. If it IS broken, the orthopedic team can make and implement decisions about how to let your finger heal in a way that maximizes the chance you'll retain full range of motion and sensation. For first aid, immobilize the finger in such a way that it won't be hurt more. This may require splinting or taping it to the finger next to it. Guidelines are: * Dont make it worse -- be REALLY gentle. * If the movement hurts the patient, STOP. * Tape or splint in the position you found the finger -- don't try to straighten it out. * If you need to splint, consider padding the splint for comfort. * Elevate the limb -- you can also ice it (place in ice water 5-10 minutes, then out -- stop if it gets uncomfortable) IF the skin is not broken. * Once taped, make sure there is circulation below the tape -- make sure the finger doesn't turn white or purple, or get really cold (before icing it of course). * If there is indication of a loss of circulation, this problem just became an emergency -- get to a hospital fast.
Will tampons give you an infection?
YES TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME Okay, this person is a little bit over the top ^. Using a tampon has been associated with TSS but if you take it out within 6-8 hours of putting it in, you SHOULD be fine, although there is always a chance, but although it is a serios illenss, it is also very rare.
Do you give water when giving first aid?
It dépends, if the victim is thirsty and able to drink alone, give him or her a glass of water.
When doing first aid, be logical : if the victim is conscious, he feels where it hurts, what he needs. The victim will place himself in a comfurtable position. Do not take decision for him (or her). For example, a victim has a heart attack, he or she may need a particular drug, if he (or she) asks you to find the pills, give them to him but do not help him (or her) to have it.
The most important you can do is to call for a medical assistance, and to protect the victim (and yourself) from any danger.
Of course, learning cardiac massage, and assited ventilation could be helpful when someone is uncounscious. But, it will never be repeated enough : the first thing to do is to call.
A sunburn is a first degree burn. As painful as being scalded with hot water and just as damaging to the flesh killing the cells of several layers of skin cells. When skin cells die they dry and flake off and we usually never even notice. 90% of the dust in a home is comprised of dead skin cells of the occupants. Dandruff is also nothing more than dead skin cells. When you get a sunburn, the body stops supplying those cells with nutrients. The tender flesh beneath is still in close proximity to blood capillaries and nerve tissues. Standard secretion of sweat and skin oils help to push away and shed the damaged and dead skin cells when it is ready. That is what causes the peeling. It's usually better to let the skin peel naturally, so the tender flesh beneath isn't exposed until it is ready.
Can you perform CPR with heart attack?
Execute CPR as soon as a person having a heart attack stops breathing.
If you are CPR for the pro certified, the process adds a pulse check.
What is the aid for first degree burns?
run cool water over the effected area for at least 5 min or until the pain subsides
then dress with sterile gause bandage preferably burn dressings
How long does a cast need to be worn for a hairline fracture in the wrist?
The actual damage done by carpel tunnel surgery surgery is generally healed within a couple of weeks. However the body's repairs to the damage that has taken place to the median nerve can run into months and may possibly never return to normal. strength returns to the muscles in the hands and fingers very quickly if they were not weakened to badly.
Why is it important to have a first aid kit?
First Aid is important for your wounds because it helps prevent scarring and infection.
When you suspect fracture, dislocation, impaled object, or spinal injury.
Why do people use rubbing alcohol to break a fever?
You should not apply isopropyl alcohol directly to the forehead or anywhere else on the body. Isopropyl alcohol, unlike ethyl (drinkable) alcohol, is toxic to the body. In small amounts applied to wounds, it is not harmful, but since isopropyl alcohol is easily absorbed by the skin, it can rise to toxic levels very quickly. However, since rubbing alcohol is offered as either isopropyl or ethyl alcohol, if you have a purely ethyl alcohol and water- based rubbing alcohol, it can be used for this purpose. However, it should first be diluted with more water since it is of a very high concentration that is still harmful to the body. Use about 1 part ethyl rubbing alcohol, 2-4 parts water. Obviously, do not use this on young children because it has the same effect as if you gave them alcohol to drink.
Sure won't hurt, it also won't help. It might feel cooling but it won't significantly affect your internal body temp. You need to rid your body of infection or take a medication that will lower your temp such as aspirin, acetominphen, or ibuprofen. However, don't take aspirin if you are under 15 years old because of the risk of Rye's Syndrome. Studies have shown that using isoprpyl alcohol and water baths for fever can be dangerous. The fumes from the mixture can be harmful to both the person being bathed and the person giving the bath as they can be absorbed through the lungs. The isopropyl alcohol can also be absorbed by the skin when applied to the skin. The amount of alcohol that would be used in a bath could lead to alcohol toxicity. Medical studies have shown that inhalation or absorption from the skin could lead to toxic levels of isopropyl alcohol.
How bad is a sunburn when you get blisters?
Its a 2nd degree burn...It will heal. Try and wear sunscreen and cover the area when going out. Put burn ointment and Neosporin on the wound. Try to always keep it moist...and don't pop the blisters or peel...this will cause permanent damage to your skin.
Hey a second degree burn is worse you get that from fire
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Yes, its prefectly normal and it actually is infection or your immune system does this as a reaction to infection.
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What should you do if your one year old eats a bottle of baby aspirin?
ANY time a child or baby consumes something that could endanger their health, call 911 immediately. DO NOT get online and wait for a question to be answered that may not be answered for weeks!
They do not want to circulate the air with the air from the outside, because hospital air could lead to airborne infection. That is my bet why they are cold. ---- As a doctor i work in hospitals all the time and I've not noticed that they are cold. It may be that they are very large places and large places are often hard to heat. Places such as; airports, schools and churches may experience the same problems.
