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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 process of first aid?
First aid is the treatment given by the first person on the scene of the injury, accident or illness.
What that treatment consists of would depend on the nature of the injury or illness.
What types of soft tissue injuries?
Abrasion - Superficial skin is grazed
Incision - Deep, clean cut
Laceration - Similar to incision but the skin is ripped apart rather than sliced
Puncture - Usually by an impalement
Crush - An extremity is crushed between two heavy objects, (the skin in some cases will remain in tact while bones are destroyed)
Avulsion - A skin flap.
Amputation - An extremity, flesh or part of an extremity coming away from the rest of the body.
Decapitation - Severing the head or the torso
Evisceration - Protruding organ or intestine, usually an abdominal wound
Information comes from training and experience as a paramedic
What can happen unconscious casualty left on their back?
Its harder to breathe that way. Also, if there is evidence of trauma, blood or other fluids would collect in the patients airway. The tongue is also relaxed and it could fall backwards into the throat and stop air flow. And if they are breathing after having CPR performed on them, they could throw up from th air in their stomach and the vomit could obstruct the airway. Recovery position is ideal.
When treating a snake bite what do you do with the affected limb?
Place the affected limb below the level of the heart, tie a tight string or piece of clothing above the bite and cut a slit in the wound and squeeze it to drain the venom and get to the emergency room.
Can drinking gasoline kill you?
If you or someone you know drinks Kerosene, you or they will be Poisoned!
FIRST AID must be performed immediately! Induce vomitting, give milk to drink, go directly to the hospital.
NEVER EVER DRINK KEROSENE!
If kerosene enters the liver then it becomes a serious problem and Doctors advise against making the affected person vomit
Can you use drinking alcohol for cuts?
yes, of course. rubbing alcohol is fine to use.
ouch!! yes its a great sterilizer but there are many less painful ways to sterilize a cut.
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Improving - It hurts, yes. But the pain only last for five seconds, most. It also stops the bleeding for a little bit. And it also works on bug bites. :3
In how many days AIDS will attack human body?
It varies on the Virus strain, your genetic makeup,age, weight. Some people never get the symptom for a long time and some notice in the first months and some people upto a couple years. so becareful (safe-sex) and always get tested regularly......
What does clear nasal mucus mean?
Clear nasal mucus or, "snot", is usually associated with allergies. If your nasal mucus is green or yellow you may have an infection and should see a doctor.
What information do you think a first aider should gain about the patient?
Name, date of birth and why they need medical attention.
Why shouldn't you put a dressing on an infected wound?
An infected wound needs to be cured before you cover it over, or the infection will just spread and get worse.
How you response to a first aid emergency?
When there is a wound or cut involved, the following actions is usually the methods used------
- Get a napkin, tissue, etc. and put pressure on the wound/cut unless you are near a faucet.
- Wash out the wound/cut by gently wetting it, to keep bacteria away.
- If the wound/cut is still bleeding, apply more pressure.
- After wound/cut is cleaned with water, gently pat dry with towel, tissue, napkin, etc.
- Apply an antibacterial creme or a creme that prevents infection.
- Put a bandaid over wound/cut. If a bandaid is not available, wrap a piece of cloth around wound/cut and gently apply pressure.
If it is minor burn, treat the affected area by running tap for 10-20 minutes. Don't use ice as it could cause more damage to the skin. Take off the clothing, jewellery or watches near the burnt area. Don't cover the burnt area with anything sticky. Don't burst any blisters. If the burn is white, see a doctor straight away. Those are called deep burns.
What should not be in a first aid box?
The things that should NOT be in a first aid box are plasters, knives and you must always NOT take scissors.
Should I seek medical attention if hit in the head with golf club?
---- Uneven dilated pupils, a headache, nausea or throwing up, blurred vision, deterioration of vision, dizzy, uncoordinated, inability to balance, slurred speech, the inability to answer questions or follow directions quickly, Irritability and low frustration tolerance, anxious and depressed or sleep disturbances. You do not need to be knocked unconscious to have a concussion and sometimes severe symptoms can take hours or days to show up.
What materials does a band aid contain?
bandage consisted of 3 parts: a gauze patch made of cotton, a plastic strip and a sticky material, called an adhesive. The adhesive was coated on the plastic strip and then the gauze patch was put on the middle of the sticky part. All 3 parts are a different kind of polymer (or plastic).
What does RAP-CAB stand for in first aid?
R = Responsiveness
A = Activate EMS
P = Position
C = Circulation
A = Airway
B = Breathing
What to do if you have a swollen finger?
It depends on the cause, but you should see a doctor. In most cases ice will help reduce the swelling, but it does not always help with the cause, which could be allergies, injury, disease and infection.
Why shouldn't you use your thumb when taking a pulse?
You can actually feel your own heartbeat in your thumb. You wouldnt get a correct pulse if you feel your heartbeat on the patient
At that point, if you have not yet tied a tourniquet, tie one above the wound making sure it is tight, keep it at an elevation and keep adding direct pressure to the wound. Not much else can be done to stop bleeding. If you can see the blood vessels themselves you can use a cautery if you have one (It essentially uses heat to close off the blood vessel).
What to do first in first aid?
In a lot of places such as schools, construction sites, general industries, etc. first aid treatments training are already being given to employees in case of emergencies but in those industries, first aid kits are already required.
It depends which part of First-Aid. Choking, splinting, CPR, etc.
>>First fo course you must assess the situation e.t.c. but probably the most important thing to do is ABCs!!
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
A - Tilt the head back to allow easy breathing (unless you suspect a cervical fracture then the procedure is slightly different)
B - You can listen, you can check by seeing if the chest is moving... Chest compressions and assisted breathing may be required. This should be done until an emergency service arrives!
C - Check pulse in either wrist or neck.
Hope this helps?!
But of course before doing the ABC's, ensure that you are in the clear. Meaning there are no hazards close to you or the patient.
How do you tell if your ribs are broke?
- Pain and swelling at a particular point in the ribs.
- Pain when you breathe in deeply or when you cough or sneeze.
- Pain at a specific point when someone presses in over the whole of your rib cage
How do you tell if your foot is sprained?
To Know if you have sprained your wrist, is, discoloration, swelling, and if you write that should hurt too. Now, to treat it, what you need to do is= ice for 15 to 20 minutes a day, wrap the hurt area of the wrist, and don't do physical activity unless you feel up for it. Swimming is fine because it doesn't use your wrist. And also this means missing Phys. Ed if you have to!
