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First Aid Minor Wounds
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One of the first matters to address with minor wounds is cleansing the wound.[3,8] Cleansing is important for incisions that are caused by sharp objects, such as knives or broken glass. However, it is even more critical in abrasion injuries, in which the skin’s outer layers have been scraped away by abrasion against a rough object, such as when elbows and arms scrape against pavement during a skateboard fall. If the abrasion occurred on a surface that contains loose materials, the wound is likely to be contaminated with gravel, dirt, grass, and other foreign substances. Each foreign object remaining may serve as a source of infection and should be removed.
The wound can be washed with tap water under enough pressure to thoroughly cleanse the wound of foreign materials. Wound Wash Saline is a pressurized sterile 0.9% sodium chloride product that can accomplish this cleansing for minor wounds.
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When a child is choking, it means that an object — usually food or a toy — is lodged in the trachea (the airway) and is keeping air from flowing normally into or out of the lungs.
The trachea is usually protected by a small flap of cartilage called theepiglottis. The trachea and the esophagus share an opening at the back of the throat, and the epiglottis acts like a lid, snapping shut over the trachea each time a person swallows. It allows food to pass down the esophagus and prevents it from going down the trachea.
But every once in a while, the epiglottis doesn’t close fast enough and an object can slip into the trachea. This is what happens when something goes “down the wrong pipe.”
Most of the time, the food or object only partially blocks the trachea and it’s likely that it will be coughed up and that breathing will be restored easily. A child who seems to be choking and coughing but is still able to breathe and talk probably will recover unassisted. It can be uncomfortable and upsetting, but the child is generally fine after a few seconds.
Sometimes, though, an object can get into the trachea and completely block the airway. If airflow into and out of the lungs is blocked, and the brain is deprived of oxygen, choking can become a life-threatening emergency.
A child may be choking and need help right away if he or she:
In those cases, immediately start abdominal thrusts the standard rescue procedure for choking, if you’ve been trained to do it properly.
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Home Safety and a First Aid Kits
A well-stocked first-aid kit, kept within easy reach, is a necessity in every home. Having supplies gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency at a moment’s notice. You should keep one first-aid kit in your home and one in each car. Also be sure to bring a first-aid kit on family vacations.
Choose containers for your kits that are roomy, durable, easy to carry, and simple to open. Plastic tackle boxes or containers for storing art supplies are ideal, since they’re lightweight, have handles, and offer a lot of space.
Updated and reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD
Date reviewed: September 2007
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It is not necessary to have all of the signs for it to be an allergy. If you suspect an allergic reaction and the victim has trouble breathing or dizziness, it is probably anaphylaxis.Call 911 immediately if you suspect anaphylaxis.
Two studies published in March looked at the incidence of dog bites in kids. One determined that kids under 5 are more likely than older kids to get bites and the bites are more severe.
The other study looked at seasonal dog bites and showed that dog bites increase during the summer months. There are a few possibilities for this, not the least of which is that kids and dogs are more likely to be near each other when school’s out of session.
Kids should learn how to handle being around dogs, especially those they don’t know. Teach your kids to avoid dog bites and to avoid strays.
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On my way to an About.com gathering in New York City last week, I watched an episode of Dr. Oz’s show on the headrest of the airplane seat in front of me. Actually, I didn’t watch the whole thing, just the part about saving lives.
Dr. Oz invited a paramedic affiliated with the American Heart Association to come on the show and teach audience members how to do the Heimlich maneuver, how to do CPR (only chest compressions) and how to use an AED.
Overall, I really liked the segment. CPR for adults doesn’t need to take very long, and Oz and the paramedic were able to burn out these three life-saving tools in less than 15 minutes — as well as a short video from a hidden camera showing diners at a restaurant NOT responding to a choking victim.
I especially want to applaud using the paramedic to teach all three of these. Dr. Oz might be a cardiologist, but I’d venture a paramedic with a career as long as his has done quite a bit more CPR than he has.
I have a critique and a comment about this segment. The comment is just a point that slapping the back of a choking victim is always skipped in segments like this. There’s very little — if any — evidence to support that. Indeed, so little evidence that the American Red Cross has added back slapping back into its recommendations as has the European equivalent of the American Heart Association.
The critique has to do with the AED portion. Dr. Oz and the paramedic showed how to use the AED after they showed how to do chest compressions. Unfortunately, it gave the impression that using the AED and doing CPR are two different actions. They are, but they only work together. The AED doesn’t always shock and if it doesn’t, then CPR needs to be done.
I liked the segment, but if you really want to know about saving lives, take a true CPR class. Shows like Dr. Oz are really good at demonstrating what we should all know, but you can’t get what you need from passively watching a television show (or from reading a website). You need to get down on the floor and start pushing on the manikin’s chest.
One more thing: during the part on doing chest compressions, Dr. Oz told the audience to point to someone and order that person to call 911. That’s good advice, but I’ll take it one step further — tell the 911 caller what to say. There have been a few 911 calls from people who don’t know why they are calling. They just know that someone told them to call. Give specifics. “You call 911 and tell them a woman has collapsed” is better than “you call 911.”
But, did you know that Christmas trees are involved in about 300 fires annually, resulting in an average of 10 deaths, 40 injuries and about $7 million in property damage and loss? To prevent tragedy from happening in your home, take the following tips to safely choosing and caring for your Christmas tree.
Reference: National Safety Council Web site, “Christmas Tree Tips”, accessed 12/07/2005. CPSC, Consumer Product Safety Commission press release # 06-046, 12/8/2005.
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Shock is a life-threatening condition. Immediate medical care can make the difference between life and death.
Signs of shock (most of which will be present) include:
Also, a person in shock usually has an abnormal increase in heart rate and an abnormal decrease in blood pressure.
Shock may occur in response to a sudden illness or injury. When the body loses too much blood or fluids, the circulatory system cannot get enough blood to the vital organs, and shock results.
Shock is a life-threatening condition. Immediate medical care is required any time shock is suspected.
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CHRISTMAS LIGHT-UP AND CENTENNIAL WRAP-UP
Fri. Dec. 4th at Heritage Park. Bring Food Bank Donation. Help Fill the Buggy! 2010 Paralympics Ticket Raffle You could win a pair of tickets to the Paralympics Men’s and Women’s Downhill skiing event being held in Whistler, BC on March 21, 2010. Donate a non-perishable food item and receive an entry ballot for the Paralympics Ticket Raffle. Raffle stations will be set up at the Municipal office prior to Light-Up and during Light-Up at the grocery buggy. The raffle draw will be held during Lght-Up by Mayor Keith Fielding .
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Sat. Dec. 5th
9 am at the Community Center. Advance Seats $10/person 250-767-2133
SONGFEST (CONCERT) Sat. Dec. 5th at 7 pm at the Community Center. Admission by Cash Donation. Food Bank Fundraiser.
WINTER WONDERLAND FAMILY WALK. Sun Dec. 6th at 1 pm. 5 km walk
Meet at the Community Center and finish at Little School House. Free. Hot Chocolate after
CHRISTMAS WALK Dec. 4-23rd. Silent Auction – Fundraiser for Food bank. Visit participating Peachland Merchants and bid on special Christmas Items. Call 250-767-2455
source; Peachland.ca
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