Emergency First Aid Treatment

Hi, I have to make a project on Disaster management. Topic is Survival skills. It includes search and rescue , first aid, emergency treatment of fractures, sprains, poisoning, heat stroke, electrocution, burns, fainting, snake bite, frost bite, bleeding. Could u all suggest some websites for the above things. Any firstaid treatment for the above ailment will also help. Please help. I'll be grateful.

From The Red Cross:
http://www.redcross.org/services/prepare /0,1082,0_91_,00.html
From the Boy & Girl Scouts:
http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/ GSS/gss06.aspx
A five- page informational brief from About.com:
http://firstaid.about.com/od/cpr/ss/abcs .htm

2008-06-23 20:50:58 by anu

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I have only a few bandaids and some antibiotic ointment and I want to create a good emergency first aid kit. There are so many products out there and so many different types of ointments and treatments, which ones are the best for cuts, burns, stings, etc...

Thank you for taking your time to answer, I know I could look it up on the web, but I wanted ask here first.
Ok, MeMD, you win! Thank you for taking the time to list these items, I appreciate your caring tone in your answer as well :) You deserve 10 stars!

Hey VelaOK,

Here are some things I could think of off hand, things good for the home or your car.

You would want a box or resealable bag that is water proof.

Triple antibiotic ointment packs
Burn ointment
Antiseptic cleansing wipes
Hand sanitizer packs
Chewable aspirin tablets, or regular (Doesn't matter) If you have regular, have some bottled water in the kit.
Plastic adhesive bandages, 3/4" x 3"
Plastic or fabric adhesive bandages, 1" x 3"
Elbow and knee plastic or fabric bandages, 2" x 4"
Junior plastic or fabric bandages, 3/8" x 1-1/2"
Knuckle fabric bandages
Fingertip fabric bandage
Eye patch bandages, 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"
Eye wash/Saline drops
Instant cold compress
Triangular sling/bandage
Trauma pad, 5" x 9"
Gauze dressing pads, 3" x 3"
Gauze dressing pads, 4" x 4"
First aid tape roll, 1" x 5 yds
Gauze roll bandage, 3"
CPR one-way valve face shield
Emergency First Aid Guide - Everyone forgets this, Ha!...See, I almost did. Look how far down on the list it is! Should be #1
Emergency phone numbers - Poison, chemical, burn centers, etc. Let me know if you need further help with these.
Thermometer, one time use
Latex or vinyl exam gloves, several pairs (Some might tear/break) Change between injured persons.
Scissors
Tweezers
Q-tips
Smelling salt***Be careful with this and use only if you know how to!
Tissue/paper towels (The kind that come in small packs)

That's about all I can think of off hand. There are many other things you can add to it as you choose. Like a flashlight/batteries, glow sticks, "Help" emergency flags, Solar blanket, etc.

It all depends on the type of kit you want to have handy. Simple everyday kind of stuff, or something in case of a major accident. Either at home or on the road.

As far as any product being the best, can't really say. Just make sure nothing has expired. Check your kit yearly and replace/replenish expired or missing items.

Well, hope this helps a bit.

Remember....The best and most important thing to do before breaking out that first aid kit is to call...911 first! Then do what you can to help in the meantime.

Take care!

N.B. Unless you just wanted to make your own, they sell many different kits in different sizes and for different situations filled with the proper items. Not sure which is cheaper, buying everything individually, or the kit? But I know it's kind of fun to make your own....Lets hope you never have to use it though!

2010-11-04 17:12:03 by velaOK

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A. sterile gauze pads in assorted sizes.
B. a bottle of multiple vitamins.
C. a knife to cut open blood blisters.
D. aspirin.

2. Which of the following is not a type of open wound?
A. Abrasion
B. Avulsion
C. Puncture
D. Bruise

3. A good aerobic facility will have
A. a lot of equipment.
B. good ventilation.
C. carpet over concrete flooring.
D. dim lighting.

4. When aerobic exercise is combined with calisthenics as well as warm-up and cooldown stretches, it
A. is much more competitive than other sports.
B. has a high risk of injury.
C. doesn't strengthen or condition the heart.
D. provides a complete workout.

5. When faced with an emergency situation, the "first" rule to remember is to
A. stay calm and keep those around you calm.
B. begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation at once.
C. keep the rest of the class exercising.
D. look up an emergency phone number.

6. Heel bruises can be prevented by
A. placing heel cups inside the athletic shoe.
B. walking.
C. taking a hot bath.
D. wearing thin socks.

7. When purchasing aerobic exercise shoes, you should look for shoes with
A. a loose arch support.
B. a firm cushioning in the heel and forefoot.
C. a firm forefoot and room across the metatarsals.
D. minimal cushioning.

8. Fitness instructors can avoid burnout by
A. teaching three to four classes daily.
B. always doing a full workout each time they teach.
C. avoiding the temptation to lie flat on their backs for any great length of time.
D. using the services of a chiropractor and/or massage therapist.

9. The displacement of a bone end from a joint is called
A. a dislocation.
B. a soft tissue sprain.
C. bursitis.
D. chondromalacia.

10. Which of the following statements describes "long-term" aerobics students?
A. They aren't prone to minor injuries.
B. Long-term students need not worry about preventative safety techniques.
C. They risk injury even though they may be in good shape.
D. Long-term students reduce their occurrences of microtrauma over time.

11. What should an aerobics instructor do if a student loses consciousness and isn't breathing?
A. Perform the Heimlich maneuver
B. Call for emergency help immediately, and if certified, begin the rescue breathing procedure immediately
C. Hit the chest to start breathing
D. Elevate the feet

12. The RICE method for initial 48-hour treatment of certain fitness injuries includes
A. a high-carbohydrate diet, rest, and relaxation.
B. a referral, high-carbohydrate diet, and rest.
C. rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
D. rest, injury, carbohydrates, and exercise.

13. Which of the following requires immediate professional attention?
A. Muscle soreness
B. Excessive bleeding
C. Skin abrasions
D. Shin splints

14. In order to improve your body symmetry, it's important to
A. strive for the maximum number of repetitions you can achieve without fatigue.
B. try to keep the muscles contracted as tightly as possible.
C. recognize and strengthen the weaker areas of the body.
D. build endurance.

15. At what point should an injured student see a sports injury professional?
A. When the pain doesn't subside after three to five days of rest
B. As soon as the incident occurs and pain is identified
C. As soon as the initial pain first stops
D. Immediately after an out-of-shape exerciser experiences discomfort

16. What is the most common injury for both aerobics instructors and students?
A. Heel bruises
B. Neck sprains
C. Shin splints
D. Burnout and fatigue

17. A fracture that has no opening in the skin is called a/an
A. open fracture.
B. concealed fracture.
C. complex fracture.
D. closed fracture.

18. Sports that involve a sharp pull to the arm can cause what kind of injury?
A. Carpal tunnel syndrome
B. Syncope
C. Rotator cuff syndrome
D. Epicondylitis

19. Which of the following is the best way to be prepared for a possible emergency?
A. Have insurance
B. Purchase a lot of bandages and other first aid materials
C. Talk to people who have been injured before
D. Have basic emergency strategies memorized or written out in case of need

20. To be fully prepared for emergency situations, you should
A. rely on medical personnel for injuries, no matter how extreme.
B. become certified in CPR.
C. hire a sports medicine specialist to attend to any injuries that occur in your classes.
D. rely on instinct and only alert medical professionals when the injured has stopped breathing.

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2009-02-04 23:41:19 by babydoll20@ymail.com

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Can anyone tell me what should one do as an emergency treatment for stroke?
What should be done for old age people (above 80) with symptoms of stroke?
some noticed symptoms are: dizziness, trouble in speaking and understanding, feeling very tired but not able to sleep.Are these the common symptoms of stroke?
Are these the symptoms only for stroke or is there some other disease with these same symptoms?
pls help me... answer these questions is soon as possible....
This is related to brain or heart?

Forget the orange juice and sea salt. As another respondent has said never given aspirin. The symptoms you describe are neurological in nature and they would be typical of a TIA / RIND / CVA. They would not be typical of a cardiac problem unless decreased cardiac output led to cerebral hypoxia. A TIA is a transient ischemic attack. These are stroke like symptoms that resolve in 6 to 12 hours. A RIND is a reversible ischemic neurological deficit which is similar to a more severe TIA. Symptoms may not resolve for weeks or months but there will be full recovery. CVA abbreviates a cerebral vascular accident which I have always found to be a curious terminology. There are 2 types of 'strokes'. The vast majority of strokes are atherothrombotic brain infarctions caused by a blood clot. A minority of strokes are caused by bleeding which is why you must not give aspirin. There is no 1st aid for a suspected stroke other than to call 911 and then to ensure the safety of the individual until the ambulance arrives. If I may be of further assistance please let me know. I wish you the very best of health and in all things may God bless. JR

2010-10-05 11:19:51 by

I know you are going to think I am nuts but if I am in an accident I do not want anything done to me without my consent, (other than basic first aid). I do not even want my spouse to give consent. It's my life,my body, my decision. My question is. If I make a card and put it with my drivers license stating this do emergency personnel have to comply?

Im a EMT and we would have to comply with that. But the best thing to do is get a doctor or a lawyer to make a paper stating that. Like a advanced directive. That way you know for sure that emergency medical services will comply with that.

2009-06-08 16:06:16 by