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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 should you do if the combination of extremity elevation and direct?
add pressure to the appropriate pressure point
Other names for rubbing alcohol?
Rubbing alcohol is alternately called Methyl Alcohol, Wood alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol. Note that it is toxic.
Is it normal for the area around your eyes to turn yellow four days after a concussion?
Yes Yes it is.
lift jaw and bring the chin forward
What happens if you consume white liniment about a teaspoon inadvertently?
Mostly, you'd have a very bad taste in your mouth! Depending on the kind of lotion, you could have burning of the tongue, mouth, throat, and lips, especially if it has a menthol base. Spit out as much as you can. Do NOT wipe the tongue because that will kind of "rub it in".
Rinse your mouth many times with clear, cool, tap water. You could apply a cool washcloth to the lips. The effects should wear off in a few hours.
*If you suspect a chemical burn in the mouth or throat, seek medical advice. Take the container with you to the ER. If a child or infant ingested the lotion, contact a doctor immediately.
** As always, it is never wise to rely solely on information found on the Internet. Consult your doctor for any medical concerns.
The elbow is what to the shoulder?
your humorous connects your elbow the the shoulder if that's what your asking.
What precautions should you take when working near an open flame?
Some precautions are to not wear loose or baggy clothing that could fall or blow into the flame; don't have any combustible or flamable items or chemicals nearby; don't stand down wind of the fire if it is windy; don't get close enough to get burned; never leave an open flame unattended.
Does putting ice on a cut stop the bleeding?
No. It will reduce swelling only. Pressure will stop bleeding.
You found blue dot on the bottom of your foot?
Discovering a blue dot on the bottom of your foot could be concerning. It might be a bruise, a benign mole, or even a sign of a condition like a vascular issue. It's important to monitor it for changes and consult a healthcare professional if it persists, causes pain, or if you have other symptoms. Taking note of any recent injuries or activities may also help in assessing the cause.
What is the best brand of tissue?
The best tissue brand is : Puffs plus lotion with Vicks. It is so soft and doesn't scratch your nose. Very good for normal day to day use, or when you have a cold.
No, I don't think you are dying. However, you should go and see your doctor and tell them about the symptoms as they are not something to ignore.
Given that your glands are swollen, you are phlegmy etc the blood could have come down from a sinus infection, this is not uncommon in sinus congestion.
Maybe you can get a doctors appointment today.
Firstly, history says that AC power is more dangerous. Thomas Edison was a huge advocate for direct current because it was safer to transport, to demonstrate this fact he electrocuted an elephant on Coney island in 1903 using AC current (http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2008/01/dayintech_0104). As for the danger, and I may be wrong about this, but as the current travels through ones body the current spikes, then falls to as it sucums to the resistors. DC power spikes then remains lower, but AC because it is constantly switching spikes many times.
First, I think you have it backwards; AC (Alternating Current) is considered less dangerous than DC (Direct Current) in that, because it alternates, it may allow the victim to release hold of the source of the charge (20-30mA is enough charge to induce rigid paralysis near the site of the charge).
Note too that lethal electrical charge is more often a result of higher amperage than voltage. Static electricty, for example (the stinging zap you get from doorknobs on dry days) is very high voltage, but very low amperage.
Cjonb 17:02, 3 Jun 2008 (UTC)
Also your heart works via a small electrical pulse at around 75 pulses per minute. AC Volts across your heart will make your heart try to adapt the AC frequency which is like 3000 pulses per minute (50Hz). This is called fibrillation and is what makes AC Voltage so dangerous.
Can a gunshot wound go away after time?
No because soon you will lose conscienceness from bleeding which will soon be eternal bleeding then you die.
Can we help others through our knowledge and skill in first aid?
Yes, just make sure you are trained in how to train others. You would not want to teach someone the wrong way.
You hit the back of your head on cement and one day later have neck pain should you see a doctor?
Yes, you should definitely see a doctor. Sometimes the adrenaline won't let you feel the pain until the next day.
What happens when you get stung more than 10 times?
I am not sure exactly, but I have gotten stung 20 times in one day and when I called the hospital about it just to be sure, they said that I could possibly be allergic to bee stings after that
What will happen if a child swallows small magnets?
I think that the child will die because of the chemical that is in the magnet,if it swallows a magnet.
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Almost all really small magnets are ferrite, or other similar ceramics. These are not water soluble, and therefore won't poison anyone. The only real danger is if the child swallows lots of small magnets; magnets attract each other and could form a clump large enough to cause an internal blockage.
What causes air to flow out of the lung during expiration?
Relaxation of the diaphragm and intracostal muscles causes the pressure inside the thorax to be higher than that outside the body. the contraction and relaxation of these things change the volume of lungs and thus the air pressure in the lungs. Air moves from high pressure to low pressure, so during inspiration, the external intercostal muscles contract (the internal intercostals relax) which brings the rib cage upwards and outwards, the diagphram contracts and goes downwards which all increases the size of the thoracic cavity (and due to the plueral membrane) and thus that of the lungs. This creates an area of lower pressure in the lungs and therefore air is cause to flow in. The opposite occurs in expiration. the intercostal muscles work to pull the ribcage inwards and diaphragm bulges upwards making the lungs smaller. this then creates an area of high pressure in the lungs and air is drawn out " what way does it goes? high to low. "
