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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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What is the first aid if you have sprain?
Rest the sprained joint by keeping weight off of it.
Ice the sprain with an ice pack.
Apply a compression bandage
Elevate the sprain above heart level for the first 48 hours.
What is first aid for second degree burns?
If the burn involves large areas of skin (the palm of your hand is considered 1% of your skin), please go to the nearest Emergency Room or Burn Center immediately. 2nd degree burns have blisters. 3rd degree burns need Emergency Room immediately!
If there is debris on the burn, rinse it off as gently as you can with cool or cold water, if the burn victim wants it cold, (but not warm and certainly not hot water). Do not apply ice to any burn (Putting ice directly on skin, let alone a burn can cause frostbite, which will give you 2 kinds of burn and damage your skin even more), and then immediately wash and blot dry the burn, (please use a non-perfumed type of soap) apply Aloe Vera gel (Aloe Vera barbadensis) in a thick layer to the burn if you have Aloe Vera gel available. Next, keep it moist with the Aloe Vera until and as the blisters form. If you have no Aloe Vera, make a note to pick some up at the health food store asap and apply Bacitracin. Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage.Don't use fluffy cotton, which may stick to the burn or skin and need to be picked off. Wrap the gauze loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned skin. Bandaging keeps air off the burned skin, reduces pain and protects blistered skin.
First and Second degree burns are basically a (painful) waiting game. Your body will start to try to heal them immediately, however, please follow these directions. First degree burns will be a red area. Second degree burns develop like this: First you will have a painful red area with a white area where the burning substance actually made contact with your skin, then, likely within 12 hours or the next day, sometimes sooner, you'll have small blisters that seem to be filled with water. These will get somewhat larger, do not worry unless they are not roughly the same color as your skin. By this I mean if they turn green or black or have pus in them/coming from them or (far worse!!) red streaks appear from them towards your heart, please go to an Emergency Room or dial 911 immediately.
Do not repeat do not pop the blisters - do not pop the blisters! Why? First, the skin over them is alive, not dead skin so popping them will cause more trauma to an already injured area. Second, they are not filled with water but rather with a mixture of liquids that your body has created in response to the burn. This liquid has antibacterial properties!! Finally, they are protecting the growth of new skin under that blister, so popping them leaves the raw burn and growing new skin open to nasty infections. Burns infect easily, so shield them from sunlight, cigarette smoke, and other irritants. However, blisters can become infected very easily, so pay attention to that burn and its blisters. If the blister opens on it's own, early, just keep the area clean and covered with Bacitracin (Neosporin will also do, but my pharmacist recommended simple Bacitracin, so that's what I use.) and a loose sterile gauze bandage.
The blisters will open on their own when the new skin under the burn is ready. If you pop the blisters, be prepared for far more pain and a higher incidence of infection, as well as a much higher rate of scarring. If you leave the blisters alone, except to keep them moist with Aloe Vera or Bacitracin, loose sterile gauze bandaging and no sun exposure/tanning booths/cigarette smoke, etc, then you will heal faster and better. I speak from experience, having had two 2nd degree sunburns over eighty (80%) per cent of my body. Due to the healing effects of Aloe Vera, I have no scars at all, after many impressive sunburns!
When the blisters pop (assuming here that they are smaller than a US quarter dollar coin) again, wash the area GENTLY with soap and tepid water, blot dry. Trim away any dead skin, the skin over the blisters has done its job and can be safely trimmed away. Apply an antibiotic skin ointment - Bacitracin is highly recommended by my pharmacist, and a loose sterile dressing. Change the dressing when bathing (after the bath, if you must shower then try your hardest to keep soap and water off the burn), and if it becomes stuck to the skin (this usually only happens when the blisters are opened early or ruptured), wet it with CLEAN water and gently wash the dressing off. Use GAUZE, you want the burns to get some air.
Silvadene creme is a sovereign remedy for burns however it is by prescription only. Aloe Vera gel will keep the burns moist, stop up to 2nd degree burn pain remarkably fast and can be re-hydrated with a little sprinkle of water. The bigger the burns the more likely it is that you should be attended by a doctor, do not let a doctor/nurse pop blisters either (at least ask why they want them removed if they are 'healthy' blisters - always be your own advocate in any hospital situation), as they are 'natures bandage' and nature put them there for a reason. If you have 3rd degree burns, then these directions do NOT apply, please go to the hospital IMMEDIATELY and follow the directions they give you there. I wish you Happy healing!!
Can you heal from a concussion?
Yes, you can die from a concussion. If you are hit in the head hard enough, it can cause bleeding within the skull. In particular if an artery is affected (epidural bleed), it can cause death quickly. Subdural bleeds (veins) can also cause pressure buildup and death, but more gradually. Both of these are not very common though.
Who primarily benefits from first aid training?
Any one who is elderly, very young, inured, hurt, sick, incapacitated or in need of help, treatment, access to medical help, or unable to do this for themselves.
What could be used as splint if first aid kit is not at home?
Splinting is a technique used as first aid for bone fractures.
To immobilize the injured area, a method called splinting is used. A splint can be any length, firm object used to support and protect the fractured bone. They are similar to a cast but provide less support in comparison.
While ready-made splints are available in the market, one may not have time or wherewithal to procure them during an emergency. For emergencies, a make-shift splint can be made from basic household items such as cardboard, aluminum, sticks, rolled-up newspapers, or even a pillow. For an arm injury, you can even pin the bottom of a shirt to the top and use it as a sling. Padding can be placed between the splint and the injured area. To secure the splint use broad materials like cloth or a belt.
A basic rule of splinting is to immobilize the joint above and below the broken bone without hampering circulation.
Ranka Hospital, Pune provides treatment for bone fractures.
How long to keep a casualty in recovery position?
as long as need be , if unsure just leave them in it
Why do you feel thirsty after drinking alcohol all night?
You should have your blood sugar checked. See a physician.
What should you do if someone bites you and it breaks the skin?
When a bite breaks the skin you should first thoroughly wash the cut be it with soap and hot water or peroxide the put some antibacterial cream on and cover it with wrap a simple bandage will do.
How do you knowwhen to start cycles of chest compressions with breaths for an adult?
look listen and feel for 10 seconds,
can you feel a carottid pulse?
cant you see rise and fall of the chest?
can you feel air entry?
if not
30 chest compressions to 2 breaths
What is the treatment for a bee sting?
First get some tweezers and pull out the bee's stinger once that's done put some Neosporin on it (optional) take some pain medication if the sting is still sore if you are allergic to bees you should call your doctor and if you are super allergic you should go to the hospital later on they will probably prescribe you some medication
What is the fore-and-aft carry?
The two-man fore-and-aft carry is used to transport a conscious or unconscious casualty and is the preferred two-man carry for moving a casualty for a long distance.
- Position the casualty on his back with his arms by his side.
- The taller of the two bearers kneels at the casualty's head and faces toward the casualty's feet, slides his hands under the casualty's arms and across the casualty's chest, and locks his hands together over the casualty's chest.
- The second bearer spreads the casualty's legs, kneels between the casualty's legs with his back to the other bearer, and grasps under the casualty's knees.
- Both bearers rise together, lifting the casualty.
Can you go swimming with a burn?
Depends on the degree of the burn. If the burn is simply reddened skin after an hour (1st degree burn), and is relatively small ( no more than about a 3" circle or so), there should be no problem. If it's heavily blistered (2nd degree burn), I'd skip the swimming until it heals. Don't pop the blisters yourself. However, when they do pop on their own, if they leave an open wound it can be easily infected. Swimming, especialy in fresh water, increases the risk somewhat.
Over what period of time should a rescue breath be given to an adult?
Rescue breaths are no longer generally in use. Rapid chest-pressure respiration is now recommended as being more effective.
But, if it turns out that you must do rescue breathing, blow a breath of air into the victim until her chest raises 2 inches or so, then immediately let the air out.
If you meant for how long to keep doing rescue breathing, you only stop when the victim starts breathing on his own, or you are just too exhausted to continue.
How can you remove dirt from your eye?
I think to cure muddy eyes is to pour naphazoline eye drops in both effective eyes,also it is necessary to avoid direct or indirect contact of unsuitable environment of dust and smoke.the third thing is to go for the liver function tests if u possess the infiltration of brown patches in your eyes. the best way is to consult a optholmologist
What was in a first aid kit for a soldier in World War 2?
The first first aid kit wasn't made until 1890 by Johnson and Johnson. It held antiseptic dressings, surgical supplies, wound care, and a first aid guide. This is well past the time of the pioneer time frame, so they didn't have a kit. They may have carried cotton strips to be used as bandages, some ointments, and medicinal plasters. When a person was hurt in the 1800's they very often died of wounds if they were serious and often had body parts cut off to save the life of the hurt person.
Never use butter or margarine for a burn - aside from the salt content in some products, they retain heat and can actually make the burn worse. Also, the grease can allow bacteria to grow more readily, making it more susceptible to infection.
You can use milk as a compress, particularly for acid burns - milk is a neutralizing agent (it's also great for dealing with spicy foods that burn your tongue). Just make sure you rinse it off.
Flushing it with cool (not cold) water as fast as possible will also lessen the damage. When I had 3rd degree acid burns to my face and arm several years ago, it was my quick reaction in getting water on it that kept the damage from being more severe. Though I've got scarring, it's minimal - only minor pigmentation difference. Military and Industrial training drilled that instinct into me over the years, and it saved me from reconstructive surgery.
Believe it or not, Preparation H is also a great healing accelerant for burns. It has a yeast derivative that speeds up the healing process by several days.
How do you render first aid to a person who is unconscious from electrical shock?
Same as for any other unconscious victim. Based on what is found on site, need to be aware of possibility of trauma injuries and then work according to PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support)
How long does it take for the swelling to go down in a sprained foot?
Sprained feet vary in the length of time that the swelling will last. First there are injured people that are prone to swelling and the severity of the injury needs to be considered. Best of all is RICE. Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation are the best things to do for the injury. If the injury is less than 24 hours old, ice is important. After a few days heat can help with removing bruising but again, ice is important now.
Why should you have a first Aid kit in the kitchen?
A First Aid Kit should be easily accessible from anywhere in the home. A kitchen is a great place to store a first aid kit because there are many accidents that can happen in the kitchen. For example, burns, cuts, scrapes, are just a few reasons why you should keep a first aid kit in the kitchen.
What is the difference between emergency care and first aid?
Emergency care is what a person in distress needs. Some needs of a person in distress may be first aid, CPR, ACLS, and others.
Can you lose your certification if you intentionally do CPR incorrectly?
Yes, you can loose your certification if you intentionally do CPR incorrectly.
How can you tell if an adult is choking?
They should be showing the universal sign for choking (two hands around the neck). Sometimes they'll be coughing instead, and if they are coughing, let them. That means that air is still going in and out and their body will try to get it out itself. It's not until you can't hear them breathing/gasping anymore. Sometimes their face will turn blue also, so just be prepared to act just in case.
Why should you minimize interruption when giving chest compressions?
Minimizing interruptions of compressions during CPR has been shown to improve outcomes in patients in Cardiac Arrest. Some means of minimizing interruptions include:
- Not stopping chest compressions to insert an Advanced Airway (generally not needed early in cardiac arrest)
- Providing 100 compressions per minute, pushing hard and deep, and allowing full chest recoil.
- Only performing pulse checks during rhythms analysis, typically at 2 minute intervals.
- Providing CPR while the defibrillator is charging, clearing the patient's chest rapidly for shock delivery, and immediately resuming chest compressions post shock without delaying for rhythm analysis.
An important part of minimizing interruptions during CPR is to ensure that high quality compressions are being performed at all times, switching compressors every 2 minutes is important to reduce rescuer fatigue.
