SELF-CARE CORNER Many people have experienced the pain that even a minor burn can cause. The home can have many burn hazards, such as touching a hot stove, getting splashed with hot water, or even biting into food with hot spots. Children, especially, can be prone to burns when they accidentally touch something hot. Adults […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER Follow this simple advice from the Home Safety Council and H2otStop to help reduce the risk of burn and scald injuries at home: Bathing * Set your water heater at 120ºF or just below the medium setting. * Fill the bathtub. Run your hand through the water to test for hot spots. Then
SELF-CARE CORNER More than 4 million people are bitten by dogs and cats each year. And orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stephen Kennedy said all bites to the hand should receive medical care, although he says most people are reluctant to see a doctor. Animal saliva contains a broad range of bacteria. Adult dog jaws, especially among
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SELF-CARE CORNER Accidental burns can happen just about anywhere in your home, and they’re not always caused by fire. Hot objects or liquids, friction, the sun, electricity, or certain chemicals can also cause burns. Each year, about a half-million people nationwide seek medical attention for burns. Household burns lead to nearly 7 of 10 admissions
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First Aid Signs & Symptoms For Sprains A sprain happens when you overstretch or tear a ligament. (This is fibrous tissue that connects bones.) A joint is affected, but there is no dislocation or fracture. Symptoms are rapid pain, swelling, bruising, and a warm feeling at the injured site. For Strains A strain is an
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First Aid Shock occurs when the circulation system fails to send blood to all parts of the body. With shock, blood flow or blood volume is too low to meet the body’s needs. Areas of the body are deprived of oxygen. The result is damage to the limbs, lungs, heart, and brain. Signs & Symptoms
First Aid Signs & Symptoms Cuts slice the skin open. This causes bleeding and pain. Scrapes are less serious than cuts, but more painful because more nerve endings are affected. Punctures are stab wounds. This causes pain, but may not result in bleeding. Bruises cause black and blue or red skin. As they heal, the
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First Aid The recovery position may need to be used in many conditions that need first aid, such as unconsciousness. It should not be used when a person: Is not breathing; has a head, neck, or spine injury; or has a serious injury. To Put a Person in the Recovery Position 1. Kneel at his
First Aid A seizure is a sudden “episode” caused by an electrical problem in the brain. With a seizure, a person has change in awareness, body movements, or sensation. Signs & Symptoms There are many types of seizures. Common types are: A Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizure This is also called a grand mal seizure. A
First Aid A foreign object stuck in an ear or the nose needs to be removed. If not, an infection could result. Damage to structures in the nose or ear could also occur. Signs & Symptoms A child may be able to tell if an object was put in a nostril or an ear and
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