First Aid

The tonsils are part of the body's immune system. Because of their location at the throat and palate, they can stop germs entering the body through the mouth or the nose. The tonsils also contain a lot of white blood cells, which are responsible for killing germs.

Tweezers have several uses including assisting in the removal of small foreign objects such as small pieces of gravel or a wood splinter.

NEVER REMOVE A LARGE FOREIGN ITEM FROM A WOUND because it may be preventing major bleeding. If in doubt consult a medical professional.

If the ankle is broken it will need to be set in plaster.

If it is "merely" a sprain, support with a crepe bandage should do the trick.

In both cases, pain-killers will be needed, as ankle injuries can be very sore.

No contributor to this site can diagnose illnesses, diseases, pregnancy or suggest medical procedures over the internet, nor is it the purpose of this site for them to do so. The best that can be offered is general advice which can never be personal to anyone asking a question as we are not aware of all the circumstances. If you are truly worried about your condition then you must seek local medical attention.

In the long bones of children it is called an epiphysial growth plate which is a layer of hyaline cartilage located in the metaphysis which is between the epiphysis (the end of the bone) and diaphysis (the middle of the bone/shaft of the bone).

It really depends on what the water to bleach ratio is. Small amount of bleach (A tablespoon per gallon) will help sterilize the water and prevent diseases. Slightly larger amounts will cause slight stomach irritation. Contact a poison control center immediately. Water and bread can be given to the child do not induce vomiting unless directed to by the center or a physician.

If you suspect a casualty is suffering from heat stroke, immediately request medical assistance and transport. If it is safe, move them to a shaded area. Remove any extra clothing. Give them cool sips of water with a pinch of salt. Treat for shock. Call 911.

No. It's best to leave it alone. The body forms that blister as sort of a natural band-aid, to provide a cushion, and a sterile field to promote healing. Eventually, the blister will pop on its own.

Unless you really need to pop it then pop it with a steroile needle carefully and then let it all drain out and put on a bandage and hange the bandages regulary, make sure you check for any signs of redness around the blister and any signs of an infection coming through.

Hope this helps, Good Luck!

For rescue breaths to be effective, it is paramount that the airway is clear. In rare cases where the patient vomits, simply tilt them on their side and sweep a gloved finger in the mouth to clear the vomit.

It is important to remember that you should never put yourself at risk during a first aid emergency situation. If you feel uncomfortable about doing mouth to mouth with a vomit-covered mouth, you have the right to not do so. Once again, this comes to remembering to use a face shield when doing CPR and making sure the airway is clear before commencing.

There is a difference between having vomit in your mouth and literally vomiting it out. If the patient literally vomits it out, then CPR will not be needed as it shows that their signs of life are present.

Other causes of vomit include alcohol overdose and poisoning.

Flushed dry skin, a slow, pounding pulse and an increased internal body temp are all signs of heat stroke. In more advanced states, so is unconsciousness. Note that this is a serious and potentially life threatening condition.

You first call 911 or poison control (1-800-222-1222). Then you check the person's vitals. You put them into recovery position if they throw up. Collect samples of the throw up and the chemicals. also keep any empty contains that may have been consumed.

platlets because they rush to the cut and clot it. It prevents you from bleeding to death.

It is more difficult to use the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) while sitting or on a sitting person. But the same technique is used:

From behind the victim, reach around to the abdomen, placing one fist in the middle of the abdomen and the other hand forcing it inward. Press in and lift upward sharply to compress the lungs.

For a person lying down, crouch over while facing them and press inward and forward from the abdomen.

Head tilt chin lift or Jaw Thrust - just like they taught you in first aid class. If you haven't taken a class, do so.

If the above manuvers fail to clear the airway, advanced measures need to be taken by EMT's or Paramedics.

"The best precaution against chigger bites is simply taking a warm soapy bath with plenty of scrubbing as soon as possible after exposure. If you bathe at once, while the chiggers are still running over your body, you can wash them off before they bite. A bath will also remove any attached and feeding chiggers before you start to feel the itch. Warm soapy water is all that is necessary to remove and kill chiggers. There is no need, and it is rather dangerous, to apply household products such as kerosene, turpentine, ammonia, alcohol, gasoline, salt or dry cleaning fluid. Don't do it. Attached chiggers are removed by even the lightest rubbing. If you are away from civilization, you can remove attached chiggers before they do much damage by frequently rubbing down with a towel or a cloth. What can you do to alleviate suffering if these precautions fail? Lotions will relive the itching somewhat, but no substance is completely effective. The only ultimate cure is time, since there is nothing you can do to dislodge the chigger's feeding tube, the true cause of your itch. You must simply wait until your body breaks down and absorbs the foreign object. In the meantime, local anesthetics such as benzocaine, camphor-phenol and ammonium hydroxide may provide you with several hours of comfort at a stretch. Over-the-counter creams can also help. In rare cases, some people are allergic to chigger bites and require prescription medications from their doctor." this is from: http://mdc.mo.gov/nathis/arthopo/chiggers/

Entirely, throughout history many people have survived such shots. One such person was our president Lincoln. he survived for (some say) 3 hours. He was shot from point blank range with an 1847 model colt gentlemans pistol (single shot) to the cerebellum. So to answer your question, you could survive but if the bullet were to pierce certain parts of your brain such as your frontal lobe which controls memory, or your cerebellum which controls primal instincts and thing involuntary such as breathing you would be a vegetable.

Wrap the bandage at least once underneath the chin and back around the head

to keep it in place.

Burn fat & get totally ripped with these 50 full-body workout routines, butSuperglue is not at all harmful to finger nails. It is actually used sometimes to close small wounds, so it is safe for the exterior of your body. It will wear off with some time. I hope this helps! Eric Bae onwards!

You should ask them if they are choking. Encourage them to keep coughing - as long as they are able to cough, they are able to get some air and may be able to dispel the object without your help. If they are not able to cough, and if you know how to perform abdominal thrust maneuvers to try to dislodge the object, you should also ask them if you can help them before making any attempts.

Discolored marks on the skin that appear after a cut.

A First Aid is just the person that gives the FIRST aid. The treatment that is initially received. First aid could be just applying a bandage.

Keep it clean, covered and protected. Unless larger than the palm of the victim's hand, or placed somewhere sensitive(face, joints, genitals) it can then be left to heal on its own. Keep blisters intact for as long as possible.