If direct pressure does not work, a tourniquet can be used. However, tourniquets are dangerous because they block off the blood supply to the extremity.

First Aid

Emergency Medicine

Which is the first aid for open pnuemothorax?

Asked by Anonymous

That is also called a "sucking chest wound". You place plastic sheeting directly over the wound to keep the lung from collapsing. If your victim cannot breathe, there is a good chance the lung is already collapsed and you will need to perform rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth). The air in the lung cavity can escape back out of the chest cavity under the plastic and the lung may re-inflate. It will escape more effectively if you roll the victim so the wound is high. Leave the plastic in place. Treat for shock. Arrange for immediate transport to higher-level medical care.

First Aid

How do you make a arm sling fun?

Asked by Anonymous

Decorate it with fabric and stickers I have a plain navy blue one

First Aid

How do you treat bullhead clap?

Asked by Anonymous

It cannot be killed by any currently recommended treatments for gonorrhea.

Health

Intestinal Health

First Aid

What should you do if your child ate the cellophane wrapper of a Fruit Roll-up?

Asked by MKBeidler

Do NOT worry he/she will be just fine. However if he has trouble breathing bring him to the emergency room immediately.

Home Improvement

First Aid

Glue and Adhesives

Is it dangerous to cover your face in non toxic pva glue?

Asked by Anonymous

I would say it's dangerous to cover your face with anything that may prevent you breathing, or get into your eyes !

Health

First Aid

Who should have a first aid kit readily available?

Asked by Anonymous

I say everyone doing first aid. realy recommend to everyone in house, car, workplace etc

Health

First Aid

How many first aid kit are required to be in a barbershop?

Asked by Anonymous

That depends on your local regulations and statutes.

First Aid

What are the fuctions and roles of occupational health and safety management system?

Asked by Anonymous

Check out this site: http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cops/english/download/e000013.pdf

Hope this helps. <><

First Aid

What do you do if your child eats Sticky Tack?

Asked by Anonymous

Eating sticky Tack should not harm your child. It is not toxic. Just watch the child to make sure he or she is not in any discomfort.

First Aid

Do you give water to a heat stroke victim?

Asked by Anonymous

It's critical that you do; they're dehydrated. But slowly.

Word and Phrase Origins

Animal Life

First Aid

Furniture

What should you do if your baby rolls off the couch?

Asked by Anonymous

Put it back in the sandwich.

Conditions and Diseases

Vital Signs

First Aid

Signs and symptoms of a stroke can include?

Asked by Anonymous

facial drooping, slurred speech, and unilateral muscle weakness.

First Aid

Dealing with accident and emergencies in care?

Asked by Anonymous

Call for an emergency.

80 % of the efficiency of the first aid is whether the emergency call is good or not.

- by giving a precise location of the accident

- by telling the victim situation (conscience, is the victim still breathing, is there any hemoragy, wounds, trauma ....) Do not subtitute yourself to a doctor (when you are not) by speculating on a disease.

- by explaining what you have done as gestures.

Actually, the professionnal on the phone is to guide you. He will tell you what to do if you ever have "forgotten" something.

First Aid

What is the first aid human crutch carry?

Asked by Anonymous

The human crutch carry is a method of transport whereby the patient leans on two first aiders side by side with the patient's arms around both person's shoulders. This enables the patient to experience support from the first aiders and allow him to walk with a minor injury.