All Entries in the "First Aid Treatment" Category
First Aid for Nosebleeds
Nosebleed or (Epistaxis) is the relatively common occurrence of hemorrhage from the nose, usually noticed when the blood drains out through the nostrils. There are two types: anterior (the most common), and posterior (less common, more likely to require medical attention). Sometimes in more severe cases, the blood can come up the nasolacrimal duct and [...]
First Aid for Drowning
Drowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid. {WHO} Inhaling water rather than air can cause unconsciousness or death from lack of oxygen (asphyxiation). When the lungs fill with water, normal chest expansion is restricted and circulating oxygen decreases.This can make the blood more acidic and cause brain and other organ [...]
First Aid for Fracture
A fracture is a break or crack in bone. 1. Closed fractures Closed (or simple) fractures are those not related to open wounds on the surface of the body, although there may be a laceration over or near the fracture site. 2. Open fractures Open (or compound) fractures are those associated directly with open wounds. [...]