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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 approach an unconscious person?
It is not possible to get consent from an unconscious person. However, the Good Samaritan law dictates that you help a victim in this situation if you are able to.
Which medical supplies should be included in a home first aid kit?
There are many things that need to be in a home first aid kit including: dressings and bandages, antiseptic wipes, aspirin, a blanket, cold compress, gloves, ointment, oral thermometer, tweezers and scissors.
What should you do if someone is bleeding?
apply some paper towels with detol to clear the blood. Then when that is done apply some bandage's and leave the person in a bed for some rest.
If someone is bleeding and it is only a little scratch, then you should spray anteseptic spray on it or for intance, neosporen. apply a bandage onto the wound and replace every day until healed.
This all depends on the severity of the bleeding. If not severe, apply a damp paper towel and let the blood clot. If more severe, or close to a major artery, dial 911 and compress the wound. Tell the person bleeding to take deep breaths and to restrain from moving in the area of the cut.
apply pressure to the wound and clot up the blood. if the person's heart rate appears to be getting faint, quickly DIAL 911!!!! Actually, dialing 911 would have been smart in the first place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are the types of open wounds?
A fracture (broken bone) can be classified as open or closed. An "open fracture" has been displaced and broken through the skin. A "closed fracture" may or maynot be displaced and is contained within the skin without skin breakage.
How long should you keep your arm in a sling after broken upper arm?
Normally 6 or7 weeks, however, I had a very large tear in mine, that involved both infraspinatus and supraspinatus tendons, which were both completely detached. He extended the "standard" by 3 weeks to reduce the risk of re-tear in my case. (this is because there was no intact tendon portion to help protect the re-attachment.) A re-tear is a major disaster from what I hear, so I'd comply with the doctors plan for sure.
If a victim is bleeding what is the first thing you do before you start first aid?
Check the scene. Determine if there is any danger to yourself or other bystanders. If it is safe, begin checking the victim. If the bleeding is severe, have another bystander call 911. If you are the only one else there, call yourself. Then begin trying to stop or atleast slow the bleeding until the EMTs arrive
Why reverse wrapping direction of emergency bandage once elastic bandage is placed on pressure bar?
By reversing the wrapping direction and continue to bandage the wound, the pad is forced onto the wound and provides direct pressure and controls bleeding.
What is the first aid of bleeding?
- Using cleangauze or a clean white cloth, apply pressure to the wound, for several minutes. If the injury is on one of the extremities; IE: arm, hand, leg or foot, try to elevate it to a position that is higher than the heart, while maintaining pressure on the site of the bleeding. Do NOT remove the gauze/cloth to check if bleeding has stopped. If blood comes through the gauze or cloth, do NOT remove it. Apply more gauze/cloth on top of the first and apply pressure again. It is very important that you do not remove the gauze/cloths. In fact, they must be secured to the wound. When you don't see the blood coming through the gauze/cloths, use another roll of gauze or long strips of cloth to wrap around the area, to secure the gauze/cloths to the wound. Depending on the severity of the bleeding/blood lost, either take the injured to receive professional medical attention, or call an ambulance to take the injured to the hospital.
What are butterfly closures used for in a first aid kit?
Butterfly closures are used to close minor wounds. They are more effective than bandaids because they use a stronger adhesive. They are thought to minimize scaring as the skin will heal tighter.
Butterfly closures do not protect against infection though.
Where should you give back blows for Heimlich maneuver?
I'm not an expert but i took a CPR course so i know the basic steps. First you check for a pulse and tell someone to call 911. If there is no one else there, don't call for help and go straight to the following steps- Put one hand on top of the other and do 30 chest compressions- for infants use only two fingers- then plug the victims nose and seal your mouth around the victim's mouth. Breath into their mouth as hard as you can- you should see their chest rise. Then take a deep breath and breath into them again. Continue until either a. the scene becomes unsafe b. you find signs of life c. you are too exhausted to continue d.a trained responder shows up or e. an AED is available and you are trained to use it.
What does it mean when you are feeling a little dizzy?
in further means, you may be pregnant. or, suffering from a headache or stomach ache. it may also be related to your ear infection or eye infection. please go to the doctor immediately if you also notice yourself vomiting or getting unconscious.
What first aid do you perform on a burn in the science lab?
Copious and continual flooding of the area with clean cold water. Most chemical burns happen in factories and danger areas usually have hoses or showers in the danger area to deal with such emergencies. You keep directing the water flowing over the victim for 5 to 10 minutes after the burning stops and then seek medical help. Depending on the chemical, contaminated clothing over the burned area may have to be cut off, and the victim covered with something like a clean towel or sheet before they are transported to hospital.
Probably the femoral artery which is palpable in your loin.
Why must artificial respiration be given as soon as possible to a person who has stopped breathing?
Because without it, the brain cells would start dying after 8 to 10 minutes after respiration stops from lack of oxygen. By knowing CPR (Cardio-pulmonary-resuscitation) you can keep a person alive till they can get professional medical attention. Basic first aid can save someones life as well. Placing pressure on a bleeding site can save someones life. First responder courses and CPR classes are given in every township or county, some free of charge. Its a good thing to know and who knows, maybe you could save a life one day.
3 hurry cases that need urgent first aid?
# Stopped breathing:
1) Causes of this can include: near drowning, cervical spine fractures, head injuries, asthma, smoke in a fire, electric shock and lightning strike, excessive sedatives(intentional or not), excessive alcohol, drug abuse/use, and foreign objects especially in young children resulting in choking
2) How to check: as in CPR listen to mouth and nose or feel for air outflow and carefully look at the chest for spontaneous rise and fall
3) How to treat: Begin rescue breathing after calling for help in the adult and after 1 minute of CPR in the child or infant.
Consider injury to neck as to whether you want to move the victim. This may be necessary if you cannot get the airway adequately open in the position the victim is lying.
Remember head tilt and chin lift with the thumb. Clear mouth of foreign material, vomitus if necessary, pinch nose and make a good seal over mouth of victim with yours.
Give two adequate breaths and be sure to look for rise in chest. If not present treat for obstructed airway as in the choking scenario.
Breathe how many times a minute in the case of an adult? 12 /min ( 1 per 5 seconds) Don′t forget to check for pulse after you establish you can ventilate the lungs. Child: 20( per minute or 1 per 3 seconds).
If spontaneous breathing develops in the victim stay close by as he may tire and fail again due to underlying process or fatigue or both. Place in the recovery position which is on the victim′s side. Why? (to reduce risk of aspiration secondary to vomiting)
B. Severe Bleeding or Hemorrhaging :
If bleeding brisk and from large vessel fast action needed in order to prevent shock and subsequent death.
First aid kits should have readily available gloves, protective eye wear and a mouth-barrier device.
Discuss differences between arterial and venous bleeding and significance of each.
How to treat:
a) Firm pressure with a sterile pad if available. If not clean washed hands next best.
b) Apply pressure in the case of an arterial bleed 10-15 minutes firmly.
c) May try raising limb above heart if continues to bleed.
d) If continues to bleed apply firm pressure with opposite hand or second individual at one of major pressure points proximal to wound i.e. femoral artery in the case of the leg up in the groin and axillary(armpit) or brachial artery(elbow) depending where the laceration is located in the case of the arm.
e) If a bandage is used be sure a distal pulse is felt beyond the laceration. If not loosen up the bandage a bit.
f) If bleeding uncontrolled in spite of above measures resort as last ditch effort to tourniquet. Tourniquets are best suited in amputations where the stump can be secured or in badly mangled limbs where bleeding may not be confined to just a neat spurting artery.
g) Tourniquet should be wide i.e. 2-3 inches wide. Why? May incorporate a rod or stick tied to the tourniquet which is subsequently used to rotate ends of the tourniquet in order to close off the oozing that might occur from an injured stump. A second bandage tie could anchor the stick or rod that is being turned to apply pressure on the bleeding limb and thus allow the caregiver free use of his hands. Tie only as tight that a faint distal pulse can be felt. If no pulse felt and limb looks blue or grey loosen the tourniquet. A. Stopped breathing:
1) Causes of this can include: near drowning, cervical spine fractures, head injuries, asthma, smoke in a fire, electric shock and lightning strike, excessive sedatives(intentional or not), excessive alcohol, drug abuse/use, and foreign objects especially in young children resulting in choking
2) How to check: as in CPR listen to mouth and nose or feel for air outflow and carefully look at the chest for spontaneous rise and fall
3) How to treat: Begin rescue breathing after calling for help in the adult and after 1 minute of CPR in the child or infant.
Consider injury to neck as to whether you want to move the victim. This may be necessary if you cannot get the airway adequately open in the position the victim is lying.
Remember head tilt and chin lift with the thumb. Clear mouth of foreign material, vomitus if necessary, pinch nose and make a good seal over mouth of victim with yours.
Give two adequate breaths and be sure to look for rise in chest. If not present treat for obstructed airway as in the choking scenario.
Breathe how many times a minute in the case of an adult? 12 /min ( 1 per 5 seconds) Don′t forget to check for pulse after you establish you can ventilate the lungs. Child: 20( per minute or 1 per 3 seconds).
If spontaneous breathing develops in the victim stay close by as he may tire and fail again due to underlying process or fatigue or both. Place in the recovery position which is on the victim′s side. Why? (to reduce risk of aspiration secondary to vomiting)
B. Severe Bleeding or Hemorrhaging :
If bleeding brisk and from large vessel fast action needed in order to prevent shock and subsequent death.
First aid kits should have readily available gloves, protective eye wear and a mouth-barrier device.
Discuss differences between arterial and venous bleeding and significance of each.
How to treat:
a) Firm pressure with a sterile pad if available. If not clean washed hands next best.
b) Apply pressure in the case of an arterial bleed 10-15 minutes firmly.
c) May try raising limb above heart if continues to bleed.
d) If continues to bleed apply firm pressure with opposite hand or second individual at one of major pressure points proximal to wound i.e. femoral artery in the case of the leg up in the groin and axillary(armpit) or brachial artery(elbow) depending where the laceration is located in the case of the arm.
e) If a bandage is used be sure a distal pulse is felt beyond the laceration. If not loosen up the bandage a bit.
f) If bleeding uncontrolled in spite of above measures resort as last ditch effort to tourniquet. Tourniquets are best suited in amputations where the stump can be secured or in badly mangled limbs where bleeding may not be confined to just a neat spurting artery.
g) Tourniquet should be wide i.e. 2-3 inches wide. Why? May incorporate a rod or stick tied to the tourniquet which is subsequently used to rotate ends of the tourniquet in order to close off the oozing that might occur from an injured stump. A second bandage tie could anchor the stick or rod that is being turned to apply pressure on the bleeding limb and thus allow the caregiver free use of his hands. Tie only as tight that a faint distal pulse can be felt. If no pulse felt and limb looks blue or grey loosen the tourniquet. C. Internal Poisoning
Does a heating pad help if you have a broken rib?
After about 3 days after injury heat may help with soreness. Ice should be used before that after injury first happens. There really is not much you can do for broken ribs. Time is the only real thing plus LOTS of pain medicine.
Is it likely that a first aid provider will cause further injury to a casualty?
It is absolutely possible for a first aid provider to cause further injury to a casualty. For this reason, it is recommended that one only provide care that they are comfortable giving. For example, someone trained in basic first aid should never attempt to give an emergency tracheotomy in order to provide an airway. However, under normal situations, it is not uncommon for procedures such as CPR to dislocate or break ribs, even if done properly.
What will happen if a trapdoor spider bites you?
I was bitten by a black widow spider several years ago, when I was on a camping trip. It bit me on the neck. The spider was killed and taken (along with me0 to the ranger station. Where the spider was identified ans I was taken to the nearest hospital. My neck swelled up and I had flu like symptoms for about a week and then I was OK. I had an antivenon injection at the hospital. I thought I was going to die. The doctor told me that only the very young, old or weak and ill people died from the bite. I was very fit and healthy at the time. Hope this answers someone's questiom. It is not a death sentence to be bitten by a black widow, but get to a hospital.
What country has the least litter?
Most likely Singapore, they ban smoking of tobacco and have only now recently allowed with special permission the chewing of gum. They are very strict with littering, so while it is nice and clean it is very strict.
When treating heat exhaustion how much water should the patient drink?
When treating heat exhaustion small drinks of water should be given frequently. Remove the person from the heat, into an air conditioned room or into the shade. Loosen any tight clothing, and apply cool compresses to the skin.
How should you remove small glass splinters from your face?
First, consider getting someone to do it for you -- it's really hard to do this in a mirror. Only tiny splinters should be addressed -- big ones may require medical attention to prevent scarring. Avoid the areas around the eyes. Gently wash the area of the face with soap and water. Get bright, direct light on the subject. Then you can probe with tweezers, and by simply looking for the reflection off the glass. Remove the glass by gently wiping with gauze, so it traps in the gauze, or with tweezers. Be careful not to squeeze hard and break the glass more. Afterwards, apply a gentle antiseptic. You probably won't get them all at first. While glass can exist in the body without causing a reaction, you'll find that a lot of the glass fragments will express to the skin surface over the next month or so, without any help from you. If you fear that large pieces are embedded, especially near muscle or neural tissue, get your doc to remove them for you.
What is the proper order for applying a rigid splint to an injured wrist?
Address and wounds or make sure skin is intact, clean and dry. Apply a stockinette extending it 3 inches beyond what your cast length would be. Apply the felt, making sure there are no wrinkles, apply the casting material, allowing it to dry for the specified amount of time, and follow with the ace wrap, fold the stockinette back over the rough edges of the cast to make a neat package. Check for comfort and check pulses and movement and color. Provide patient and family education and cast care.
What are the sores in your nose?
Sores inside your nose could be caused by allergy irritations, using medications such as inhaled nasal steroids, or other substances, or these could be due to infected hair follicles. Also, excessive picking or trauma to the nose from using tissue can cause sores to occur. If you remove the offending causes and the sores remain and do not get well, then they could be a more serious infections such as viral or bacterial infections (such as a staph infection). In this case you should see your health care provider for additional treatment.
I have been on the z-pak for 4 days. But my nose has been so sore I have been putting Vicks in it several times a day. Should I atop?
Who can be a first aid officer?
A first aid officer is another term for a qualified first aider. In some institutions, the term first aid officer is given to a person of higher qualification than an occupational first aider, namely Emergency First Responders.
