Category Archives: FIRST AID

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Muscle Spasm Relief

Posted on August 29, 2011 by admin| Comments Off

Muscle spasm can be a debilitating condition. Although muscle spasms do relieve quickly, in some cases measures have to be taken for muscle spasm relief. Simple home remedies prove to be of immense assist for the same. When a muscle … Continue reading →

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Posted in BONES & JOINTS, FIRST AID, HEALTH & WELLNESS

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When to Use Ice or Heat on an Injury

Posted on July 27, 2011 by admin| Comments Off

There is always confusion about when to use ice or heat on an injury. Using the right treatment will accelerate the healing process and relieve you of the pain. This article will assist you sort out your confusion and make … Continue reading →

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Treating an Acute Injury

Posted on April 18, 2011 by admin| Comments Off

One way to treat an acute in injury by applying first aid in a RICE way. RICE is an acronym for rest, ice, compression, elevation. It is the treatment of choice for the first forty eight (48) hours following an … Continue reading →

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CPR for Children and Infants

Posted on April 12, 2011 by admin| Comments Off

To perform CPR on a child The procedure for giving CPR to a child age 1 through 8 is essentially the same as that for an adult. The differences are as follows: If you’re alone, perform five cycles of compressions … Continue reading →

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Toothache First Aid

Posted on February 15, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

Tooth decay is the primary cause of toothaches for most children and adults. Bacteria that live in your mouth thrive on the sugars and starches in the food you eat. These bacteria form a sticky plaque that clings to the … Continue reading →

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Stroke First Aid

Posted on February 15, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

A stroke occurs when there’s bleeding into your brain or when normal blood flow to your brain is blocked. Within minutes of being deprived of essential nutrients, brain cells start dying — a process that may continue over the next … Continue reading →

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Spinal Injury First Aid

Posted on February 12, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

If you suspect a back or neck (spinal) injury, do not move the affected person. Permanent paralysis and other serious complications can result. Assume a person has a spinal injury if: There’s evidence of a head injury with an ongoing … Continue reading →

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Spider bites First Aid

Posted on February 12, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

Only a few spiders are dangerous to humans. Two that are present in the contiguous United States and more usual in the Southern states are the black widow spider and the brown recluse spider. Both prefer warm climates and dark, … Continue reading →

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Snakebites First Aid

Posted on February 12, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

Most North American snakes aren’t poisonous. Some exceptions include the rattlesnake, coral snake, water moccasin and copperhead. Their bite can be life-threatening. Of the poisonous snakes found in North America, all yet the coral snake have slit-like eyes. Their heads … Continue reading →

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Shock First Aid

Posted on February 12, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

Shock may result from trauma, heatstroke, blood loss, an allergic reaction, severe infection, poisoning, severe burns or other causes. When a person is in shock, his or her organs aren’t getting enough blood or oxygen, which if untreated, can lead … Continue reading →

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Severe Bleeding First Aid

Posted on February 12, 2011 by admin| Leave a comment

If possible, before you try to stop severe bleeding, wash your hands to avoid infection and put on synthetic gloves. Don’t reposition displaced organs. If the wound is abdominal and organs have been displaced, don’t try to push them back … Continue reading →

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