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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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Can a closed wound be infected?
Absolutely. An infection can persist even as the skin heals over. This is why deep puncture wounds are so serious, This isn't "treat at home" stuff in that it may invovle a course of prescription antibiotics, a lancing, or both (or neither).
What do first aid does not include giving the victim sips of salted water?
Salt aids in blood clotting. Giving an injured person saltwater helps contain loss of blood.
What type of first aid should be given to someone suffering from the shock of a lightning strike?
To treat for shock, you preform many things. You first call 911. Then you play them down, remove restrictive clothing, monitor their vitals, give them cool sips of water, raise their feet 10 inches off the ground, keep them warm with a blanket, and give them reassuring thoughts.
How do you apply liquid bandage to a cut?
take the brush attached or your own an apply it to the cut don't put on too mucc
What do ultrasound heat treatments do?
Ultrasound heat treatments penetrate the body to provide relief to inner tissue.
Will partial thickness burns scar?
Partial thickness burns, or Second Degree burns damage the dermis of the skin (vs. the epidermis) and can leave scar tissue behind due to the vascular state of dermis.
Can inhaling freon make you feel dizzy or light headed?
Freon is a combination of gases used for refrigeration and cooling. They have the following in common:
- There are different Freon mixes, but they always have at least some Flourine.
- The contain chloroflourocarbons, which ...
- Are inert (they don't do anything to you)...
- and don't contain Oyxgen (which isn't inert).
Inhailig freon displaces all the other gases in your lungs -- that's how inhaling works. So, as there's a reduced level of oxygen in your lungs, you start becoming hypoxic (i.e. low on oxygen). More, the breathing reflex in healthy people is triggered not by low O2 but instead by high concentrations of CO2 in the blood, which freon also flushes, so not only are you hypoxic, but your breathing reflex is inhibited.
Dizzy and light-headed are the precursors in this case to hypoxic unconsciousness.
The remedy is to breath lots of air :}
The prevention is to not work with freon in an enclosed area without an air supply.
Freon may not necessarily cause only gas displacement. There may be other effects as well. Refer to discussion for details...
Another AnswerAbsolutely.
it makes you dizzy, you fell hot, can go crazy, echoes , and some people use it as a drug.
It can Kill you - DO NOT USE to get high
Can hydrgen peroxide be used with neoporin?
Both hydrogen peroxide and neosporin are disinfectants, so there doesn't seem like much point. If you really want to, use the hydrogen peroxide first (its a liquid and will sting), then apply neosporin and a bandage.
What is present in the first aid box in the science department?
That depends but its usually normal stuff like band-aids, dressing, gloves, aspirin, etc. But, they also have fire blankets.
What is the medicine for cockroach bite?
You could apply an antiseptic to the bite, such as tincture of iodine, or polysporin.
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Exposure to 212F water will not "melt" skin, but can easily cause 2nd degree burns and, if the exposuire is continued, even more damage.
Do bases sting in open wounds?
Honestly, yes. Soap in an open wound hurts! But compared to acids or as a science question, no.
Pocket guide on first aid of food poisoning?
I bet you don't know you're asking for at least two things! :} Here -- I'll show you.
First, we'd like to be able to diagnose food poisoning, in the field or at the home, so you've asked a first aid question. However, once you've diagnosed generic food poisoning, you really don't need to know what organism caused it. The treatment for food poisoning in almost all cases is identical in a first aid context. That is, keep em comfortable and clean, well hydrated and with balanced electrolytes. If the problem exists for more than 24 hours or if a LOT of water is lot (typically diarrhea), considering going to an ER. At the hospital (or for that matter doing forensic work in the food plant), you Do want to know which bacteria you're dealing with. But, while you can get an idea of what you're up against (some bacterium smell like grape jelly for instance). However, scent alone isn't sufficient. What is, is culturing the organism and seeing what grows. Handbooks for this would come under the heading of microbiology, and have little field use. I contacted the California Poison Control for information on this topic. They agreed that this isn't an emergent medical problem typically, and as such they couldn't think of a book either. You might try UC Davis and ask them.
How did colonists cure broken bones?
The colonist fixed broken bones by setting the bone and putting two sticks on either sides of leg and tying it tightly. Making the injured colonist comfortable was the only thing a person could do to speed the process.
How do you no when you break or fracture your wrist?
pain, swelling hurts to touch possibly bone poking skin Go see doctor
How do you get a toothpick out of your foot?
Treat as you would any splinter. If it can be pulled out using forceps, the wound should be sterilized. A tetanus shot is also recommended for any puncture injury.
Infected splinters require prompt professional medical care.
