Important First Aid Instructions

Accidents can happen at any time, though we all wish and hope that it doesn't happen to us. Whether, by chance we're victims of some accidents or we happen to witness someone suffering due to an accident, these little tips can be useful to save many lives.

Knowing first aid is always important and it is that crucial time when one can help an accident victim before the ambulance can arrive. Actions taken immediately after an accident have many a time saved lives or at least decreased the damage of the injury. The things you do right after the accident are extremely important. 
And so, keep these advice close by, as it is so much better to have and not need, than to need  and not have...

Burns

 

First-degree burns can cause redness of the skin. 2nd degree burns may cause blisters, and 3rd-degree burns may cause blackened skin and damaged deep tissues.

 

What to IMMEDIATELY do: When it is a 1st or 2nd degree burn, put it under flowing cool water or put wet towels on the area.

 

Common house-hold treatments to reduce pain: A soaked tea bag will bring about immediate relief, owing to the healing qualities of Tannins, which are known to shrink tissues.

 

Soak a bag of tea in cold water, and then put on the skin. These are also a great solution for sunburns.

 

Uncooked potato: Take off the peel of an uncooked potato, cut it into slices and put on the burned area, so the liquid coming out of the potato will calm down the burn.

 

Vinegar: In case of a light burn, white vinegar or apple vinegar will do the work. Pour a little vinegar on a cloth towel and put on the burn for a while, the vinegar will disinfect the area and will stop the wound from becoming infected.

 

What NOT to do: Don't put ice on big burns. Ice may damage the skin or make the injury worse. You cannot use antibiotics or butter either.

 

When to seek medical aid: If these are 3rd degree burns or electrical or chemical burns.

 

Open Wounds

Open wounds in the skin need to be quickly treated to prevent infection.

 

What to IMMEDIATELY do: Place  a strip of gauze on the wound and apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding. If these are minor cuts and scrapes, wash with water and soap and smear a thin layer on Vaseline or antibiotic cream, and cover with a band-aid or bandage.

What NOT to do: Do not wash nor put a regular cream on a large, deep or very bloody injury. Instead go seek medic aid.

 

When to seek medical aid: If the wound is deep and becomes infected, accompanied by heat, redness, swelling or red stripes around, or if it has a foreign object in it (such as a nail) - go seek medical aid immediately.

 

A blow to the head

 

The skull provides our brain with very good protection, and so only rarely does it get hurt, but if it is a strong blow, the neck, back and soft tissues can get seriously damaged.

 

What to IMMEDIATELY do: If the person is unconscious, call an ambulance. If the area looks like it is bleeding, treat it like a cut but make sure to follow up with a doctor who will check for internal injuries. You can put a bag of ice on the area to decrease the swelling.

 

What NOT to do: Don't leave the injured person alone. Especially when they are asleep. Wake them every 3-4 hours and ask simple questions ('What time is it?' 'What day/date?' 'What is your name?') to make sure there is no brain injury or concussion. 

 

When to seek medical aid: If the person harmed is convulsing, feeling dizzy or nauseous, vomits or displays obvious changes to behavior.

 

Suffocation

Suffocation is a rare occurrence and when it happens it can be deadly. When a person is chocking they cannot cough strongly enough to breath or talk, and his face will begin to get blue or red.

 

What to IMMEDIATELY do: Remove the obstruction if possible.

 

Ensure an open airway to allow the air to reach the lungs. Place the individual on his back. Support the nape of the neck on your palm and press the head backwards. Then press the angle of the jaw forward from behind. This will extend the head on the neck and lift the tongue clear off the airway. If the airway is opened by this method the individual gasps and starts to breathe. Give three to four inflations of the lungs to facilitate breathing by mouth-to-mouth method. If the heart is beating, carotid pulse can be felt at the base of neck. (Pulse at wrist may not be felt). Continue to ventilate the lungs until breathing becomes normal.

 

In order to prevent damage to the brain and other vital organs (which will occur due to the lack of oxygen) apply artificial respiration to ensure prompt ventilation of the lungs, and if necessary, do external cardiac compression.

 

Continue creating an "artificial respiration" until natural breathing is resumes. It may be necessary to continue for a while afterwards unless a doctor advises to stop. 

 

What NOT to do: Do not drink water if there is a strong cough.

 

When to see Medical Aid: In cases of a serious suffocation.

Poisoning

 

Possible risks at home include cleaning materials, Carbon dioxide and pesticides. Even stings can be poisonous for some people.

 

What to IMMEDIATELY do: If a person is unconscious or is having trouble breathing, you must take them immediately to seek medical aid. Be prepared to give out the next details quickly: What is the substance involved, how much was taken, when, what is the weight and age of the person?

 

What NOT to do: Don't wait for the symptoms to start to call for help. Don't try to vomit and don't drink anything, unless a medical professional has told you so.

 

When to seek medical aid: Always and right away.

 

An object enters the eye

Anything that enters the eye, whether it is a grain of sand or a chemical mixture, can cause pain and may harm the cornea.

 

What to IMMEDIATELY do: Try to blink the foreign object away. If it doesn't come out, wash the eye by holding the lid open under a faucet. 

 

What NOT to do: Do NOT rub your eyes. Even a small amount of dirt may scratch your cornea and cause infection and irreparable damage. Never try to dislodge a large object yourselves or an object buried deep in the eye. Leave that for professionals.

 

When to seek medical aid: If a chemical material like bleach enters, or it is a large object or one that is lodged deep in the eye - go to the emergency room immediately. If it is a small object but it causes swelling or disrupts your vision  - call a doctor.

 

Nose Bleeds

Nose bleeds occur when the gentle blood vessels inside the nose break. This could happen easily due to weather conditions, a strong blow or a chronic leaky nose. 

 

What to IMMEDIATELY do: Sit on a chair and lean your body forward. Pinch your nose closed right below its bridge, where the bone meets cartilage. Maintain the pressure for 5-15 minutes. You can also use an ice pack to keep pressure.

 

Some suggest laying cold metal on the back of the neck or along the spine to narrow the blood vessels and stop the bleeding. For this method, any metal item will do, such as a tablespoon, a coin or a key. And so it is advisable to keep a metal item in the freezer for just this case.

 

What NOT to do: Do not tilt your head back, as you may swallow the blood, and it may enter your lungs.

 

When to seek medical aid: Contact a doctor if you aren't able to stop the bleeding after 20 minutes, or if there is no good reason for it, or if it is accompanied by headaches, dizziness, ringing in the ears or visual impairments.

Sprain

 

Sprains may occur when the ligaments around the joints are over stretched. Bruising and swelling often accompany sprains. 

 

What to IMMEDIATELY do: On the first day, put ice on the injured area and change it every 20 minutes. Bandage the injured area with an elastic bandage to keep the area from moving and don't move it for 24 hours. Afterwards apply heat to the area to get the blood flowing again.

 

What NOT to do: Do not try to 'work through the pain', it will only get worse and you may end up doing further damage.

 

When to seek medical aid: If the problem doesn't get better within a few days, go to a doctor.

 

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Be Careful of These 8 Home Items Around the Kids

While raising children can be one of the most joyous times in our lives, we have a primal urge to keep them safe and happy. However, there are a number of products that have been proven to increase the incidence of childhood injuries, and in some more dangerous cases, fatalities. So, in order to help raise awareness and keep our children safe, here's a list of products that require an increased level of caution. 

 

1. Laundry detergent pods

If swallowed, laundry pods can cause poisoning and burns to the mouth, throat, and stomach. Other than ingestion, if the liquid leaks or is squeezed from the pod, it can cause severe skin and eye irritation and burns. It can also damage the lungs if your child breathes it in. If you suspect that your child has ingested or had some form of contact with an open detergent pod, call a doctor immediately. 

2. Balloons and other small objects

Balloons are a great way to brighten up a party. But, they cause more childhood deaths than any other toy. Balloons, especially those made of latex, conform to the shape of the narrow windpipe in children. This leads to choking. Other small objects like batteries, magnets, marbles and bottle caps can also lead to occlusions of the windpipe. If you notice your child choking, give them several firm blows to the upper back while they are in a forward position. Be sure to call an ambulance. 

3. Pet food

Pet food, though not poisonous to humans can cause children to become sick after ingesting dry cat or dog food. The most dangerous is dry food pellets, usually given to large dogs. This can result in a choking hazard for kids. 
 
4. Toys with propellers
Small, hand-operated drones cause an increased risk of injury. In one situation, a child had his eye cut out by a drone propellor. While they can indeed be fun toys to play with, do follow the safety precautions. 

5. Trampolines

While trampolines can be a fun addition to the backyard, they do come with a number of risks. According to the EU Injury Database, approximately 51,000 children aged 0-14 require an emergency department visit every year due to injuries sustained from using a trampoline. In the United States, that number is closer to 250,000.

6. Toy Chests
If you keep your child's toys in a chest with a heavy lid, it's probably best to remove the lid or to use open storage boxes. Heavy lids pose an injury risk if the toddler were to have a body part reaching into the open lid and it wasn't secured. Reported incidents have also noted cases of suffocation when a child has become trapped within the box. Most modern toy chests have added safety elements to help prevent injury. Alternatively, open boxes and play areas can be a safer alternative. 

7. Certain houseplants

While houseplants can be aesthetically pleasing for your home and garden, some can be quite toxic and lethal if eaten. Philodendron, oleander, and peace lilies are three common examples. Should an incident occur, call an ambulance. 

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8. Candy 
Candy can be a real choking hazard, depending on the age of the child. Be especially aware of sour hard candies, like Warheads, which have been reported to have caused burns and erosion to children's mouths. So either proceed with caution or avoid them altogether.

5 foods that will help you build resistance to Smog and Air Pollution

Imagine waking up to a distorted view on a daily basis. Doesn’t sound very enticing. Does it? The prolonged Delhi smog has left many Delhiites grim-faced, turning their lives from slightly inconvenient to utterly miserable. From suffering from minor suffocation and poor visibility, Delhiites have also been victims to frequent accidents and diseases triggered by the smog. However, during this phase, it is essential for people to keep track of their health. Here are some effective foods that can help you survive the deadly smog: 

 Cranberries: A highly nutritious fruit that is equipped with Vitamin C, E and A. During winter, a lot of people are deprived of sunlight which is an extremely rich source of Vitamin C. But thanks to cranberries, Vitamin C deficiency won’t be a problem anymore. Another benefit is the protection it offers from skin problems caused by the smog. Cranberries, with their high concentration of antioxidants and nutrients, can build immunity and help you fight infections. You can add them in your fruit smoothie or oatmeal, or eat dried cranberries alongside nuts and roasted almonds.

Lemon: From cleansing to improving digestion, the humble lemon is a miracle fruit. Drinking lemon water from time to time helps maintain hydration levels. Adding a little bit of lemon to tea can help clear throat-related problems. Like cranberries, lemon can be a powerful agent to fight problems like skin cancer.

 Walnuts: Suffocation and congestion happen to be the two most prominent problems associated with smog. Walnuts play an important role in cleansing congestion from lungs, thereby eradicating respiratory problems. Walnuts are also an effective mood-booster. If the smog makes you feel low, a walnut or two will help brighten your day.

 Water: Consuming a minimum of two litres of water is essential. Water helps flush residual toxins that have entered the body owing to pollution. Stomach problems are also quite prominent at such times. To mitigate digestion problems, one mustn’t skip drinking water.
  
Jaggery: Locally known as gur, jaggery is richly packed with iron. It increases the haemoglobin content which helps increase the supply of oxygen in blood. As a result of this, there is ample protection from the acute effects of pollution. 

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How to React to Common First Aid Problems.

We all want to protect the people we love; family, friends and of course, our children. Not knowing what's the best course of action in case of a medical emergency can be a horrible experience and a little basic medical knowledge can do really do some good. This quiz will test your knowledge and teach you some of the best ways to react when someone next to you needs some first aid.

At the end of the quiz you will find out how many right answers you got and if you perhaps need to refresh your knowledge in this area.

1. If your child was bitten by a dog he will have to get... A. Antibiotics. B. A Rabies vaccination. C. A Tetanus vaccination. D. All answers are correct. Well done! Since dogs (especially wild dogs) are very likely to have all kinds of diseases it's recommended that a bitten child will take an antibiotic shot as well as Tetanus and Rabies.

2. What should be done if someone has a bleeding nose? A. Call 911. B. Tilt their head back until the bleeding stops. C. Lean the head forward and gently pinch the bridge of their nose. D. Put some ice on the nose bridge. Well done! Treating a nose bleed is usually done by leaning the head forward and blocking blood flow by holding the nose bridge for about 10 minutes. Leaning back might cause suffocation. If the bleeding continues, see a doctor.

3. Your child has fallen and was hit on the head, He is in the biggest danger if... A. He fell from the second floor. B. He fell on a wooden floor. C. He loses consciousness for a short time. D. He falls on the carpet. Well done! A child who has lost his consciousness after falling is in danger and should get medical treatment. Another bad sign is vomiting.

4. Your child was cut in his arm and is bleeding steadily, you should... A. Place an arterial tourniquet on his arm. B. Use sterile gaze cloth to warp the cut and apply gentle pressure until the bleeding stops. C. Put his arm below his heart. D. All the answers are correct. Well done! A bleeding cut must be washed and warped in gaze as soon as possible. If you can stop the bleeding of if you think the cut needs stitches go see a doctor.

5. If your child is having a seizure then you must... A. Start giving him CPR. B. Place something in his mouth so he won't swallow his tongue. C. Hold his arms and legs so he won't move around. D. None of the answers is correct. Well done! During a seizure unless the child has stopped breathing there is no need to give him CPR. Instead help him lay on the floor, don't touch him and don’t put anything in his mouth. Call an ambulance if the seizure is very long or severe and consult a doctor for the reason of the seizure regardless.

6.  Someone just spilt hot water on their arm and the area is very red and covered in blisters. This is probably a... A. A first degree burn. B. A second degree burn. C. A third degree burn. D. A forth degree burn. Well done! A burn that causes blisters is probably a second degree burn. First degree burns are mostly just red skin and slight pain while third are extremely painful and look like charred skin.

7. You have been bitten by a fire ant and the area looks red and blistered. This is probably a... A. An allergic reaction. B. A normal reaction to a fire ant bite. C. An emergency that needs a doctor's attention. D. It's actually a spider bite. Well done! Fire Ants and known to cause red skin and small skin bubbles, even itchy wounds that can become blisters. These are all normal reactions and they do not mean you are allergic to fire ants.

8. When someone is suffocating they needs a.. A. A Hirschsprung maneuver. B. A Heimlich maneuver. C. A Healthy maneuver. D. A Lichtman maneuver. Well done! The Heimlich maneuver is used to help a person who is suffocating by grabbing him from behind and pressing his stomach.

9. Which of the following is a classical sign of dehydration? A. Crying. B. Weight gain. C. Reduced urination. D. Increased urination. Well done! Classical symptoms of dehydration are reduced urination, dry mouth and dry eyes (no tears).

10. A bite from which animal can infect your child with Rabies? A. Rat. B. Fox. C. Bat. D. A and C are correct. Well done! A dog or a cat that are not vaccinated for rabies can transfer the disease and so can wild animals like bats, wolfs and foxes. However it is very uncommon for rabbits, rats and other rodents to be infected.

11. Your child was stung by a bee, you should... A. Try to scrap off the stinger with a credit card or something similar. B. Pull out the stinger. C. Cool the area with some water and ice D. A and C are correct. Well done! You should avoid pulling out the stinger since it might make more poison enter the body. Its mush safer to gently push it out of the skin and then apply some ice and water to help cool the area.

12. After being stung by a bee your child had a severe allergic reaction. After this you should... A. Always keep an EpiPen adrenaline shot with him in case he gets stung again. B. Always keep an antibiotics shot with him in case he get stung again. C. Always use a bug spray when he goes out. D. Never let him go outside again. Well done! You should always keep an EpiPen shot ready. Bug spray isn’t always effective and antibiotics don’t help with such allergic reactions.

13. Your child has fallen on his arm and the area starts swelling, what should you do? A. Take him to the hospital to get an X-ray immediately. B. Put some ice on his arm and see if the swelling disappears over time, if it does not go to the hospital. C. Move his arm around to see if it's broken. D. Place his hand in a home-made a cast. Well done! If there is any fear of broken bones don't move the area as it might do more harm then good. Put some ice on the area and wait to see if it gets better. If it does not get better over time go see a doctor and try to move the arm or leg as little as possible.

14. Which of the following things should always be in a child's first aid kit? A. Aspirin, in case the child gets sick. B. Band-Aids and gaze, in case the child gets a cut. C. Quicksilver thermometer, to see if the child has fever. D. All the answers are correct. Well done! Aspirin and a quicksilver thermometer are not safe for kids to use.

15. You have found a small tick on your child, after removing it with a pair of tweezers you should... A. Call the doctor if the child shows any unusual symptoms. B. Check if the child has lyme disease. C. Check if the tick has lyme disease. D. Give the child antibiotics to prevent lyme disease. Well done! Using antibiotics or testing for lyme disease after a tick bite are not normally needed. You should keep an eye open for signs of the disease such as muscle pain, fever and headaches. If any of those occur, go see a doctor.   THIS IS ONLY FOR INFORMATION, ALWAYS CONSULT YOU PHYSICIAN BEFORE HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES. PS- THOSE INTERESTED IN RECIPES ARE FREE TO VIEW MY BLOG- HTTP:GSEASYRECIPES.BLOGSPOT.COM      FOR INFO ABOUT KNEE REPLACEMENT, YOU CAN VIEW MY BLOG- HTTP://KNEE REPLACEMENT-STICK CLUB.BLOGSPOT.COM/ FOR CROCHET DESIGNS HTTP://MY CROCHET CREATIONS.BLOGSPOT.COM