First Aid

Electrical burns

I think we can rule out toxicology here, as Honey Locusts show no signs of toxicity, and only the seeds of the Black Locust are dangerous. So I'm guessing you have a piece of the thorn still in your finger, and it's acting as an irritant. There is also the chance of an infection. If it weren't near a joint I'd say treat the infection, and see if it dissolves or expresses out, as splinters are wont to do. But near a joint, there's the potential for damaging the joint. Try soaking the finger in warm, soapy water for about 20-30 minutes, not only to clean it but also to soften the skin. Then, with a sterilized needle, tweezers, alcohol (not for the wound -- to disinfect the equipment and the skin before you explore) and a magnifying glass, see if you can find the entry channel, and follow it down. Don't go overboard and hack a gaping crater in your finger -- the ideal here is to be extremely gentle and also persistent. If you can find and remove the splinter, hit it with hydrogen peroxide, bandage, and watch it heal. If you can't find the thorn, or can't get all of it out, an X-ray and a man with a scalpel (and a license to practice medicine) is called for. My concern here is that, if the shard works its way into the joint, you may wind up having problems with that joint for some time to come, so I don't think you have the luxury of waiting this one out.

A fit or seizure is a misfire of the electrical impulses of the brain, which causes the body to convulse (fit) uncontrollably, and usually fall unconscious. This is most common in epileptics, which is a blanket term used to describe the condition where seizures occur as a result of a neurological disorder.

Fits can ofcourse be caused by means other than that of epilepsy, however, such as in an allergic reaction, or sometimes in anaphylaxis. A diabetic fit will also have many of the symptoms of an epileptic, however they will seem, to all external appearences, drunk. They will be sweating, not walking straight, their speech will be slurred, their eyes will roll back in their head and they will collapse. They will generally also suffer haliosis.

If you, or someone you know is fitting often and you don't know why, see a doctor as soon as possible.

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Basically, fallen leaves and partially decomposed organic matter...if we're talking science, that is.

It is realy up to you dont skate within 1 to 2 months of recovering as you may break it again!!! Just work your way up again

for a sprain

Breaking somthing is deffinitly worse. Dislokating it is simply putting it out of place and is verysimple to fix (Most the time). A break well is....broken and usually needs a cast and takes several weeks or months to heal properly

I can't answer this exactly as you've not told me the kind of stain remover. However, I am not aware of any stain remover that is safe at all. As such, I have two recommendations for you: * Call the emergency number listed on the container. * Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. They're a nationwide no-cost service that handles this question expertly -- all day, every day. Whichever you choose, I'd call one or the other NOW.

Ice is good for the bruising of any surrounding tissue, like the orbit of the eye. If the eye itself was damaged, this calls for the ER. For those first aiders who hit the back country and don't always have access to an ER, use a dressing to cover and immobilize there eye with (this is important) NO pressure on the eyeball itself. Examine frequently. If signs of infection appear, begin a course of antibiotics, and head for home. The problem the first-aider deals with when addressing eye injuries is that the sclera -- the white of the eye -- has very little innervation, so the victim (who often thinks the eye itself is sensitive) may feel no pain even if an injury occurs. So you'll have to rely on observation.

Stop the bleeding with pressure and go to the ER for stitches.

If a person cut off their finger below the nail, there is not a recorded time for how long the healing process may take. Depending on the injury, the wound may not fully heal aside from regrowth of skin. A doctor should be able to advise more about this based on the severity of the cut.

Last symptoms of shock are depressed body functions; low pulse, low heart rate, shallow breathing, unresponsive.

Digital in this context is referring to your fingers, your digits. Digital pressure is pressing on something with your fingertips, to stop bleeding or hold something in place for instance.

A swath is the width of cut made by a scythe. The phrase, "To cut a swath" means then to cut a path, reap anything in your path down, etc. It can even mean, to make a big impression.

concussion

This question is very vague. What kind of open wound? Any open wound that needs stitching means attending hospital. If stitches are not needed, then normal first-aid will do: Wash the wound with an antiseptic solution, cover with a sterile pad, bandage or use a plaster. Change the covering in a day or two, until healed.

Rest it

Ice it to stop the swelling

Compression - bandage it to help prevent swelling

Elevation - raise the effected area so that it is higher than the heart, to keep swelling to a minimum.

the order of first aid for injuries such as bruises, sprains, and strains, often acquired during sporting activities.

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Ice

Compression

Elevate

It depends on the severity of the fracture; often the first line of treatment is immobilization via use of a splint or cast for 6-8 weeks to see if the fracture will heal on its own. However, sometimes the pieces of bone migrate too far away from each other to come back together and there is a risk of the bone fragments embedding in the tendon and causing damage to the connective tissue. If this is a concern, then your orthopedist may recommend a partial sesamoidectomy (just to remove the broken one) or a complete sesamoidectomy (removing both the fractured one and the unharmed one to allow unhindered joint movement, or in the rare case of a double fracture).

Physical therapy will begin immediately to improve strength and range of motion; it is the most important aid to recovery and may continue for several months.

- Save the cologne- Read and follow any first aid directions listed if ingested

- If there are no directions, call either 911 or poison control (1-800-222-1222)

- DO NOT attempt to throw up unless directed to do so by poison control.