First Aid

With a sterile gauze or clean cloth, apply pressure for a full five minutes without lifting the gauze or cloth to look at the cut. The constant pressure will not only help stop the bleeding, but will also help a clot to form.

well you ant a little bit of everything so you are as ready for any situation. so some band-aids a splint, gauge pads ( of varying size) presser wraps, triangular bandage, CPR mask. one essential you must allays have is latex gloves, make sure you have a lot. also some good things to have are a flashlight, blanket and "aspirin" ( only aspirin, its got a chemical called Asilic acid which can help with cardiovascular problems ie. cardiac arrest or angina attacks)

these are some of the basics, each kit will vary depending on where you are and what it would bee needed for

A comprehensive check and stock-take should be taken annually where the entire kit is replenished with new supplies.

However, you should replace all supplies on a use-and-replace basis (i.e. what you use, you should replace).

One pint: Dizzness and headache for a day Two pints: Lasting dizziness and headache for a couple days. If I'm wrong, let me know. The funny thing is I was eager to find an answer for this question too. Not just someone's guess but from a medical student or professional. ------------------------------------------------------ The question is asked in a very open way, which makes it hard to answer with brevity. FOr instance, the primary symptom of bleeding is, well, blood -- someplace where it shouldn't be. Ans this symptom can be confirmed instantly, far before bloodloss would endanger the usual patient. The second difficulty relates to the condition of the patient before the bloodloss occurs, as well as the rapidity of the loss. A large patient (say 180lbs) can, depending on the person and the circumstances, part with as little as a quarter unit or as much as about 1 unit before some symptoms are visible. I should also add that the patient's activities post blood loss are important as well. I healthy blood donor can donate a unit, then lie down with a cookie and some OJ, and feel no apparentl ill effects. The same man, running a marathon at the time, will be in extremis. Then there's shock. An otherwise minor wound that shows a lot fo bleeding can induce shock in the patient -- and even in other patients (and observers!) who see it. Scalp wounds are famous for this. Then there's the different between blood volume (or how much blood and serum are in the circulatory system) and hemoglobin/hematocrit (how much O2 can be carried and how much space there is between red corpuscles). Bleeding causes problems with all three, and which becomes the most dangerous depends on the patient's condition before the event -- both immediately and chronically. In short, there's no real way to answer this question concisely without taking a myriad of other factors into account. That said, for a healthy human, you'll usually see effects after a unit, stronger effects after 2-3 units, and after that a need to resanguinate.

The fiber glass can be removed out of the skin through surgery if it is a major case. This is because it is usually very thin. Otherwise it can be removed by piercing the affected area with a needle.

Mild to moderate dehydration:

Dry sticky mouth

Sleepieness or tiredness

Thirst

Decreased urine output

Few or no tears when crying

Dry skin

Dizziness Or lightheaded

And your urine color:

Clear or light colored means well hydrated

Dark yellow or amber color means dehydrated

You can cure it by drinking plenty of water or gatorade Or powerade ( for healthy adult)

The wider clinical knowledge you have, the more effective you will be in first aid and pre-hospital emergency care.

Having a background of mental health means you can treat a wider variety of psychiatric or psychological patients and their conditions.

Good Question! Well, you could give yourself a manicure (if your a girl) so you don't want to wreck your nails by picking. You could read a good book, knit, play a video game, or do a puzzle, ride your bike, just something to keep your hands busy. If You still pick it, put prioxcide on it right away then put antibiotic on it and cover it with a bandaid. You'll might forget that the bandaid is on for a few days and you take it off and SHAZAM! It's almost gone! ---- Willpower is needed to overcome the urge to gouge out scabs - I should know ;) Remember that, by picking scabs, you will end up scarring yourself, so use this incentive to try and resist succumbing to temptation! As the answer above stated, do something - anything - to take your mind off it.

When you tear or injure your Anterior Cruciate Ligament,you will hear a sudden popping sound and there will be a moderate to severe pain, swelling and instability of the knee feeling kind of like "wobbly." Basically, knee brace and immobilization of the affected knee is necessary. Otherwise, continued activity on a knee with Anterior Cruciate Ligmant Injury can result into devastating consequences such as massive cartilage damage, leading to a high-risk of developing Osteoarthritis in later life.

To cover a wound on a leg using a roller bandage, gauze must first be applied to the injury. The main point of a roller bandage is to secure other dressings for the wound. A roller bandage, as the name suggests, is rolled around the wound and then tied off. The knot should be placed directly over, or as close as possible to the location of the wound.

You can, and likely with complete safety. I would recommend diluting it to 3:1 with water (3 parts water: 1 part witch hazel). However, the benefits of Witch Hazel are pretty limited and are in question, so no promises on if it will help whatever malady you're treating. The primary active ingredient is tannin, which acts in this case as a mild astringent. If a rash develops, welts etc. immediately discontinue usage. A note on all herbal and homeopathic remedies: Unlike conventional pharmaceuticals, these are often made from living organisms, and as such the contents and dosage is far more likely to vary.

Yeah there is a pressure point on your wrist, it is between the wrist bone and the tendon farthest away from it.

Anything you can possibly think of when in comes to treating trauma. Wraps, tourniquets, slings for fractured arms, head wounds, ect. I have even used them to restrain combative patients to my gurney. They are my favorite tool in the box.

If a person is unresponsive/unconscious a first aider may assume consent.

ANYONE who is in cardiac arrest should receive CPR. If a stroke victim needs CPR, it means that they are in cardiac arrest, which means they're dead. What would withholding CPR do for your patient.. they're already dead at that point.

Dan, EMT

ACLS

PALS

NRP

RN, Medic Student

Bacitracin is an antibiotic that treats staph infection caused by a bacteria called staphylococcus (STAF-il-oh-KOK-us). Bacitracin is used in infants to treat pneumonia. It is also used to treat an infection that causes pus to build up between the lungs and the membrane that covers them. Bacitracin may also be used for purposes other than those listed. Your Friend, Guru U

In the most accessible place- that is, if the company has no clinic of its own.

Torn ligaments are repaired surgically. The other option is to try and become accustomed to the reduced level of activity. To treat in the field, immobilze the extremity, and raise about the level of the heart. You can immobilize a pinkie most effectively by gently taping it to the ring finger or, if you need to, you can splint it in position. A tongue depressor works well. Be sure to pad the splint. Patient comfort is critical in splinting and immobilizing limbs (because their pain can mean you're doing it wrong and perhaps doing more damage). Make sure, when immobilizing, you're improving the situation and not making it worse -- pain will be your guide. After any taping, always make sure you haven't compromised circulation. Check the tip of the pinkie to see if it's white, purple or cold. If it's healthily warm and pink, good job.

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From a first aid point of view, there is not much a first aider can do. Furthermore, a first aider cannot be certain that the internal bleeding is only minor (unless it is a contusion).

In the case of suspected internal injury, treat the patient for hypovolemic shock, keep them warm and call an ambulance for medical treatment.

If the injury is minor, in the case of a minor contusion, apply an ice pack, elevate if it is a limb, compress by applying a bandage and refer the patient to a medical professional if the condition is doubtful.

Sit down and relax. Probably get ice for your head too.

Probably anybody could have figure out that hot oil is not soothing.

Cyberchief

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Ibuprofen has fewer side effects than diclofenac, though it's anti-inflammatory properties are weaker. Common side effects include gastro-intestinal discomfort (stomach ache), nausea and bleeding and ulceration. These can be reduced by taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with food.

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