Facts About Insect Bites Most insect bites are harmless – but annoying You can get pain and itching where you are stabbed If you have a problem for more than a few days or severe reaction at the stool, consider whether there may be contagious inflammation In rare cases, an allergic reaction may be life-threatening with need for first aid and life-saving medicine Background Insecticides are very rarely severe, but some people can get strong allergic reactions Stitches in the mouth or throat can cause suffocation symptoms if the mucous membrane raises up Diagnosis Most reactions are mild and only cause itching and stinging discomfort. There is a modest swelling that disappears in a day or two A delayed reaction […]
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First Aid For Animal Bites
Facts About Animal Bites Bites from animals can lead to serious infections – eg tetanus Bid can also lead to crushing of the tissue First aid consists of washing and disinfection Deeper wounds – especially near joints and tendons – as well as major wounds with bleeding and injured skin should be directed by a physician Background Sharp and symmetrical animal teeth can make deep bites, which can cause infection in the tendons, joints and bones Animal teeth can also destroy tissue due to crushing Quick First Aid is required to prevent infection when the skin is pierced Animal bites give rise to risk of tetanus – and in some parts of the world, dog bites (rabies) Which animals usually […]
Continue readingFirst Aid For Fractures
Facts About Fractures A fracture is an injury in a bone that is at least cracked Seek medical advice immediately afterwards, stop bleeding if possible. Perform resuscitation or treat shock If there is a need to move the person with a break before the help comes, you have to make a support rail that supports the break Background to Fractures Although bones are usually very strong, they can break or crack if they get a blow, are heavily strained or if they get angry Damage can also occur if bones in one joint are pulled or pushed out of their normal position if the ligaments supporting the joint are torn or if parts of the muscles are overloaded It can […]
Continue readingFirst Aid For Jaw Injuries
Facts About Jaw Injuries Fracture of the jaw is usually a direct blow to the jaw The joint is crooked, the injured person may lose and have severe pain. The mouth can not be opened completely The patient should sit up. If there are severe injuries, the person may lie down with the damaged facial part downwards until you reach the emergency room / emergency room Background A broken jaw is usually a direct blow to the jaw. Exceptionally, a blow to one side of the jaw can also lead to a breach on the other side Typical symptoms and signs Pain when the person talks, chews or falls Often bloody saliva The teeth’s joints are crooked Swelling or unevenness […]
Continue readingFirst Aid Dislocations of Joints
Facts About Joint Dislocations Predominantly (dislocation of joints) occurs injuries and often in sports The joint ends of the joint are brought apart, and the joints can often be seen with clear error This applies to the shoulder, elbow, finger, knee, toe or foot joint. Joint joints in the hip joint often require x-ray examination The treatment is urgent and at the hospital you will put the joint in place. Often anaesthesia is needed Definition A dislocation is a joint injury where the bone ends are forced out of the normal position The cause is usually an injury like a stroke or a fall How do dislocations occur? Dislocations are common injury in contact sports such as football, handball, ice […]
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Facts About Broken Arm First Aid Fall can result in arm injury with fractures or joints You will then typically have severe pain and malfunction in your arm But there are also many other situations where pain and swelling are not so pronounced and where there is nevertheless a minor fracture It is therefore important to be examined by a doctor if the genes do not survive after a shorter period Background A fracture may occur anywhere along the upper arm or forearm and may hit the elbow or wrist Typical symptoms and signs Pain and soreness that does not progress quickly Resistance to moving the injured arm Errors, swelling and blood eruption When should a doctor be contacted immediately? […]
Continue readingFirst Aid For Ankle Injuries
Facts About Ankle Injuries Ankle lesions are caused by distortions across the ankle joint, where the ledcapion with ligaments is stretched Ankle injuries are a frequent sports injury The symptoms are pain, swelling in the area and the trouble once It may be important to assess whether ankle is broken. If necessary, the ankle joint should be x-ray photographed If the ankle is twisted, cool it down, hold it high, and wear a brace for the ankle Background An ankle sprain is due to the fact that ligaments that bend into the joints are overlaid or overloaded Such damage is usually very painful. Symptoms can easily be interpreted as indicating a fracture of the ankle An ankle sprain occurs when […]
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