First Aid For Child That Has Ingested A Poisonous Plant

Facts About Poisonous Plants Most plants, shrubs and trees are harmless. However, a few may cause discomfort if you ingest them. They may cause stomach upset and vomiting or irritation if they come on the skin or in the eyes The amount is crucial. Rinse leftovers away from skin or eyes. Give something to drink when consumed, it dilutes the poison You should know which plants grow in your close environment (garden) Most plants, bushes and trees we surround ourselves with both inside and outside are fortunately harmless but unfortunately not all. However, it is rarely a problem for older people. But if you have small children, it is important that you know which plants are poisonous and what to […]

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First Aid For Rib Injuries

Facts About Rib Injuries Rib Injuries typically occur after a fall or by bicycle The pain is intense There may be bone loss and difficulty breathing in the most severe cases where the lung may be dotted However, most cases of rib injuries are innocent and only cause pain that typically increases in the days following the accident The forecast is good The treatment can be supported by an arm bandage that can provide a little relief, but otherwise pain relief medicine is sufficient to relieve It is important to consult a doctor if you have difficulty breathing Background Rib cuts typically occur after fall or by bicycle A broken rib is naturally held in place because it is attached […]

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First Aid For Collarbone Injuries

Facts About Collarbone Injuries Bone fracture of the collarbone typically occurs when a drop is taken from the arm and indirectly breaks the collar bone However, a direct stroke can also break the bone The symptoms are pain and tenderness. There may be a clear error, and one bony can press against the skin, sometimes with an open wound The arm should be kept calm in an arm’s wristband until further investigation into the emergency room / emergency room Operations are conducted in a limited number of cases, especially for athletes Background A broken collar bone is usually due to an indirect force, for example a decrease in the extended arm. See drawing of the collar bone (clavicle fracture ) […]

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First Aid For Knee Injuries

Facts About Knee Injuries Knee injuries are frequent in sports, but can also occur as a result of everyday events such as cycling Symptoms are strong pain, swelling and difficulty moving the knee joint Bony fracture, ligament tearing and locked knee meniscus calls require emergency treatment The knee must be spared during transport to hospital: The knee is supported and cool compresses or ice bags Background A number of different injuries may occur in a knee joint. It can be difficult to determine if a person has a break in the knee shell or broken cartilage or ligaments If in doubt, treat the damage as described below Typical symptoms and signs Strong pain swelling Anxiety in moving the knee joint […]

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First Aid For Nose Injuries

Facts About Nose Injuries Injury to the face causes frequent fracture of the nose or cheekbone under the eyes The symptoms are discolouration, swelling and pain in the damaged area X-ray examination will be needed Bone fractures in the nose are accompanied by major swelling and nasal bleeding that can be alleviated with cold rags The severely disrupted fractures are treated with anaesthesia during anaesthesia Background A strong blow to the face, for example in a collision with a car, is a common cause of the bruising of the cheekbone or the nose Typical symptoms and signs Swelling and blood withdrawal Pain in the damaged area What can I do Make sure the face is symmetrical Make sure the cheekbones […]

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First 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 […]

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First Aid For Broken Arms

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? […]

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First Aid For Fevers

Facts About Fevers Fever is above 38 ° C (measured in the rectum) Fever is one of the body’s reactions to infection Rising and falling temperatures during fever give chills and sweating, respectively Children with fever should not receive acetylsalicylic acid to lower the fever What is fever? Fever is one of the body’s reactions to infection Normal temperature is approx. 37 ° C in the morning and 37.5 ° C in the evening Fever is defined as temperature above 38 ° C measured in the rectum Measured in the mouth, the temperature is approx. 0.5 degrees below measurement in the rectum Measured in the armpit, the temperature is approximately 0.6 degrees below measurement in the rectum Fever due to […]

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Breast Pain

Facts About Breast Pain Breast pain often have relationship with the menstrual cycle and due to hormone exposure of breast tissue Breast pain associated with amninger is very common, but signs of infection should contact a doctor When breast pain that is not related to lactation or menstruation cycle, one finds rarely a cause. The pain usually goes by itself within months What is breast pain? Breast pain is relatively frequent. Occurs especially in the age group between 30 and 50 years. The symptom often causes anxiety for cancer Studies have shown that cancer only exceptionally lead to breast pain. Fewer than 1 in 200 women with breast pain have cancer Tips for diagnosis Pain, which tend to fluctuate with the […]

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