First Aid

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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.

That depends but its usually normal stuff like band-aids, dressing, gloves, aspirin, etc. But, they also have fire blankets.

You could apply an antiseptic to the bite, such as tincture of iodine, or polysporin.

the soil is composed of fragments each capable of making electro-chemical bonds with ions in the soil wate solution. when salination happens the sodium drives away the other ions such as pottasium and phosphorus. the soil particles, now "covered" with sodium, are repeled from one another which ruins the soil structure

Honestly, yes. Soap in an open wound hurts! But compared to acids or as a science question, no.

Yes

Winter

Exposure to 212F water will not "melt" skin, but can easily cause 2nd degree burns and, if the exposuire is continued, even more damage.

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.

Yes. If you soak it in a bucket of water for a half-hour each day.

forceps

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.

pain, swelling hurts to touch possibly bone poking skin Go see doctor

as for any burn, depending on the severity and dimension. first degree - probably cool off with running water, apply ointment, cover. Second degree - see a doctor.

Probably in the Femur. Or the bone in your thigh. It's the strongest bone in your body, and its near some major Veins and arteries. If its broken it can kill you. Fracturing or breaking the femur is probably the most painful break as well, as it is the strongest bone, and its surrounded by a lot of muscles that may contract with the pain.

If it is warm, no bandage. If it approaches hot, you will want a barrier to not damage the skin in the affected area.

Medically cleaned of all germs

If I recall correctly, this oiintment was once made or adopted by one of the railroads in the US? If so -- and I'm pretty sure I'm right -- it's no longer made. The reason, I would imagine, is that oils of wintergreen and spearmint, while they feel cool, aren't really helping. Being oils, they can seal the wound from exposure to air, which reduces local pain somewhat but, being oils, they're sticky and they act as an adhesive to dirt and bacteria. Turns out it does more damage than help. If the burn is severe, you might consider asking your doctor about Silvadene / Silver Sulphide. It's been around for quite a while and it's a superb burn antibacterial. If the burn doesn't require this, go for keeping the wound clean, use gentle antiseptics like betadyne, and keep it loosely bandaged, to keep the wound clean but leat air get in to dry it.

Erythropoietin is secreted in response to hypoxia. It produces a negative feedback loop that raises the oxygen concentration of the blood. Also called EPO, erythropoietin, is a glycoprotein hormone that controls red blood cell production.

The holes and craters in a sponge draw in moisture causing it to adhere to the surface of the sponge. It creates a surface tension and absorbs the liquid.

Take him to the emergency room right away and STAY CALM. Make sure you keep an eye on anything weird with your child. If the poison control is not answering the phone, then take your child immediately to the hospital, or even better yet, call the ambulance to come and get the child, should there be any problems that arise during transportation to hospital. Silica Gel is not toxic, the reason it is labeled "Do Not Eat" is because it is a choking hazard. Though there is not likely to be an emergency situation if the child completely swallowed the Silica Gel and is not choking on it, a trip to the emergency room or the doctor's office is not a bad idea to make sure there are no complications passing the Silica Gel.

Some object penetrated into the eye.