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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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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.
How do you prepare a pocket guide?
A pocket guide is the term used to describe a small reference book that is easy to carry with you when you are away from home. Such guides may help you to identify birds and wildlife or it may contain essential outdoor skills.
What is first aid treatment for all wounds?
The first step is always Control bleeding. This is most typically and easily accomplished by direct pressure to the wound. I see that you've listed this question in the AIDS and HIV categories, so it's a good idea for me to mention that rescuers need to always properly control exposure to antigens or infection -- so gloves and perhaps a face shield may be called for.
If the victim is unresponsive permission to give first aid is known as?
Conscious permission is called "Consent".
get some ice and rap it in glad rap if you have tried that try getting a wet towel lie on your back and go to sleep and make sure you stay on your back or your stomach (if your on your somach put the wet towel under your face)and when you wake up the swelling should have gone down if not go to a doctor.
get some ice and rap it in glad rap if you have tried that try getting a wet towel lie on your back and go to sleep and make sure you stay on your back or your stomach (if your on your somach put the wet towel under your face)and when you wake up the swelling should have gone down if not go to a doctor.
Listen for breathing sounds coming out of the mouth and nose. Look for other body movements down the long axis of the body. Note skin color as well for an additional indicator. Look, listen and feel are the key points.
How do you make someone vomit?
Make your victim a vegemite sandwitch. This is a very salty austrailian peanut butter that triggers a gag reflex to most native taste buds. For added results sprinkle on some salt and hide some peppermints in the vegemite.
What happens if your girl swallows a marble?
It would most likely come out in your poop, but you might not see it because it could be inside the poop.
How do you know if you broke your elbow?
you can tell if your elbow is broken or not if you can straighten or bend it all the way,if you can not do that then it might be . A sprain hurts more than a break. Also, if your elbow is swollen, has a bruise, or if you can't move it all the way normally, it may be broken. The elbow is a bone that you can move a little if it is broke. You should ice it, have pain killers, etc. If this isn't enough afer 3 days or so, you should see a doctor, get xrays, etc. good luck....
Just eat a bunch of semi sweet chocolate chips and orange juice. The chemicals will mix in with your stomach acids and BAM! vomit.
yea that really does work so does milk if u drink alot of it
Why is it easier for food to get drawn into the trachea instead of the esophagus?
Because there is a flap in your throat that covers the appropriate passage at the appropriate time.
Ex: When you are eating, the flap usually covers the trachea.
However, if you are laughing while eating, the flap can get very confused and may cover the esophagus instead of the trachea, allowing food to go down it.
I hope this helped~
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