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… Heat-Related Illnesses Heatstroke: Emergency Symptoms Heimlich Manoeuvre for Adults and … Older Snake and Lizard Bites Snake Antivenom Snakebite: Symptoms of a Pit Viper Bite Sore Throat and Other Throat …
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… Overview First aid measures may prevent further heat loss and … or toes) are really cold or frozen, try these first aid measures to warm the areas. Avoid …
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… Overview What you pack in your first aid kit will depend on where and how long you … Oral rehydration solution packets Basic first aid items (adhesive bandages, gauze, …
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… what steps to take next. Most chemical burns of the skin are treated first by rinsing (flushing) the chemical off … with mineral oil. The most important first aid for a chemical in the eye is to …
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… emergency medical services, follow these first aid steps. Move the person into a cool place, … emergency medical services, follow these first aid steps. Move the person into a cool …
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… Overview The first steps to take when a person is in … or her from the electrical source. Electrical burns can affect the electrical activity of … changes. If the person is not responding, start CPR. For more information, see the topic …
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… can reduce low back pain, but it should be used along with other treatments, such as heat or ice. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs …
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… for 15 minutes 3 or 4 times a day during the first 48 hours to help reduce swelling. Place … Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family … Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… eye with cool water . Quickly diluting the chemical reduces the chance of serious eye … you call the poison control centre, have the chemical container with you, so you can read … forward to make sure any solid or liquid chemical caught in these areas is rinsed away. …
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… Overview Immediately flush the eye with cool water . Fill a sink or dishpan … face in the water, then open and close your eyelids to force water to all parts of your … all areas of your eye are rinsed. This is the first thing a doctor would do. Keep flushing …