First Aid Fires & burns are a leading cause of unintended home injuries & related deaths. Every home should have at least one fire extinguisher mounted securely and in plain sight. Install smoke detectors. If you use space heaters, keep them 3 feet away from items that can catch fire. Never smoke in bed. Loose-fitting […]
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First Aid Keep basic tools handy for those little emergencies. Mom’s kisses are great, but some boo-boos need a little more care to keep infections away. A well-stocked first-aid kit may be all you need for life’s little emergencies. Keep one at home, but out of the reach of children. Store a second one in
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First Aid The Heimlich maneuver can be used to clear an object blocking the airway in conscious adults and children ages 1 to 8. It lifts the diaphragm and forces air from the lungs to push the object that blocks the airway up and out. Persons Over 8 Years Old 1. Ask, “Are you choking?”
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First Aid First Aid Safety Steps 1. LOOK around. Is it safe to help? If not, call 9-1-1, have someone else call, or seek medical help. If it is safe to help, stay calm and go to step 2. 2. CHECK for a response. * Gently tap the person. Ask, “Are you okay?” Ask loudly.
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First Aid A fishhook can nick or cut the skin, get stuck in the skin near its surface, or get deeply embedded in the skin. First aid treats most fishhook accidents. Questions to Ask Self-Care / First Aid For a Fishhook Deeply Embedded in the Skin * Put ice or cold water on the wound
First Aid Frostbite freezes the skin. It can damage tissue below the skin, too. Most often, frostbite affects the toes, fingers, earlobes, chin, and tip of the nose. Hypothermia is when body temperature drops below 96ºF. The body loses more heat than it can make. This usually occurs from staying in a cold place for
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First Aid Signs & Symptoms Fainting is a brief loss of consciousness. It can last from seconds to 30 minutes. Just before fainting, a person may feel a sense of dread, feel dizzy, see spots, and have nausea. If a person falls and can’t remember the fall itself, he or she has fainted. An unconscious
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First Aid Electric shock occurs when an electric current flows through the body. The human body is made up of 60% to 70% water. This makes it a good conductor of electricity. Burns, damage to internal organs, heart rhythm problems, and death, can result from electric shock. Signs & Symptoms * Shocking sensations. Numbness or
First Aid Signs & Symptoms Signs and symptoms depend on the cause. Common symptoms are: * Pain and/or swelling in or around the eye(s). * The eyes burn, are dry, and/or itch. Causes For Eye Injuries * A physical blow to the eye. * Harsh chemicals. * A foreign body is stuck in the eye.
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First Aid Dehydration is when the body loses too much water and needed minerals (electrolytes). Signs & Symptoms For Severe Dehydration * Severe thirst (sometimes). * Sunken and dry eyes. Tearless eyes. (Infants may not show this sign.) * Dry mouth, tongue, and lips. * No urine or a low amount of urine that is
