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First Aid: Foreign Objects in the Skin
Tiny, sharp objects such as wood splinters and small pieces of glass can easily get into the skin and get stuck there. To administer first aid for foreign objects in the ski, follow these guidelines:Because the skin is broken and germs can get in, wash your hands and clean the area with soap and water.Use tweezers remove the foreign object in your skin.If the object is completely embedded in your skin:Wash your hands and clean the area with soap and water.Sterilize a sharp, clean needle by wipin…
First Aid for Foreign Object Inhaled
Inhaling foreign objects is one of the common reasons why kids end up in the ER. If your child accidentally inhales s foreign object, take him/her to your doctor immediately. If the foreign object causes choking, the American Red Cross recommends the “five-and-five” approach to administering first aid:First, deliver 5 back blows between your child’s shoulder blades using the heel of your hand. Next, perform the Heimlich maneuver – 5 abdominal thrusts.Alternate between these two maneuvers until t…
First Aid for Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is a common heat-related syndrome. Heat-related syndromes range from mild heat cramps, to heat exhaustion, to life threatening heat stroke. Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion occur suddenly, sometimes after excessive physical exertion [exercise], heavy perspiration, and inadequate liquid intake. Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include:Feeling faint or dizzyNauseaHeavy sweatingRapid, weak heartbeatLow blood pressureCool, moist, pale skinLow-grade feverHeat crampsHeadacheF…
First Aid for Dislocation
Dislocation is an injury wherein the ends of your bones are removed from their normal positions. Dislocation is often caused by trauma such as a blow or a fall. But, it could also be caused by an underlying medical condition such as rheumatoid arthritis. Dislocation is a common injury in contact sports such as football, and in sports that involve falls such as downhill skiing. Dislocations occur in major joints such as the shoulder, hip, knee, elbow or ankle, and in smaller joints such as the fi…
First Aid for Animal Bites
Each year, over 2 million Americans are bitten by animals. Over 90 percent of animal bite cases are dog bites. Cat bites account for most of the remaining 10 percent. And while wild animals account for only a small percentage, they are perhaps the most serious, due to the risk of rabies and other infections. Children are the most likely victims of animal attacks. 50 percent of school-aged children reported an animal bite at some point in their life.In the even of an animal bite, follow these gui…
First Aid For Frostbite
When exposed to very cold temperatures, our skin and the tissues underneath may freeze. This results in frostbite. The most common body parts to be affected by frostbite are the hands, feet, nose and ears. Frostbite is characterized by a hard, pale and cold condition of the skin. As the affected area thaws, the flesh becomes red and painful.If you ever catch frostbite, you should do the following:First and foremost, get out of the cold.Try to warm your hands by tucking them under your arms. If i…
First-Aid Kit
What Your First-Aid Basic Supplies? A first-aid kit should contain more than just a few bandages. Remember, lives can be saved if you respond quickly and efficiently to a situation. But to be able to do that, you should be equipped with a well-stocked first-aid kit. Keep at least one in your home, and one in your car. Stash them in easy-to-retrieve locations that are out of reach of kids. Older kids who understand the purpose of first-aid kits should know where they are kept. First-aid kits are…
First-Aid for Foreign Object in the Ear
A foreign object lodged inside the ear can cause pain and can even lead to hearing loss. Adults and older children would know if something is stuck in their ear, but younger kids may not. If a foreign object gets stuck in the ear, do the following steps:Remove the object if possibleIf the object is clearly visible, and can be easily grasped with tweezers, carefully remove it. Use gravityTry to dislodge the object by tilting the head to the affected side. Do not try to remove it with a toolIf the…
Poisoning: First-Aid
A lot of medical conditions have symptoms that are similar to the signs and symptoms of poisoning including seizures, stroke, insulin reaction, and alcohol intoxication. If you suspect poisoning, look for the following signs and symptoms:Burns or redness around the mouth which results from drinking certain poisons.Breath that smells like chemicalsStains, odors, and burns on the person, his or her clothes, or on the furniture or other objects in the surrounding are.Empty medication bottles or sca…
Chemical Burns: First-Aid
A lot of chemicals might seem harmless, but actually some are very hazardous that just coming in contact with your skin can cause burns. In case this happens, do the following:Remove the cause of the burn. Wash the chemicals off the skin surface using cool, running water for 20 minutes or more. If the chemical is powder-like, like lime, brush it off the skin first before washing.Remove clothing or pieces of jewelry that have been contaminated by the chemical.Apply a cool wet cloth to the affecte…
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