Headaches and Fever

Headaches have many causes. Often they can develop for no apparent reason as a symptom of common illness such as flu. Sometimes they are an indicator of a more serious condition such as a head injury, stroke, or other serious illness. TREATMENT Settle the person into a comfortable position...

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Insect Bites and Stings

Insect bites and stings are painful and there are many insects native to the US that carry potentially fatal venom. Dangerous biting  insects include spiders such as the black widow, brown recluse, and some tarantulas; stinging insects include scorpions, wasps, and bees. Children and the elderly are most at...

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Animal Bites

There is a risk of infection with any animal bite, no matter how small. The bite should be assessed by a doctor as soon as possible to see if a tetanus or rabies injection, or a course of antibiotics, is require. First aid treatment for bites is to keep...

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Foreign Bodies

Children are prone to putting objects into their nose, ears, and mouth. If left for some time, such objects can cause infection that may result in permanent damage. Young children are also liable to swallow small objects. These usually pass through the system and can be identified in the...

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Dealing with Splinters and Fish Hooks and Infected Wounds

Large objects embedded in a wound, or foreign objects near to a vulnerable site such as the eye, need special care and medical treatment. Smaller debris, such as shards of glass or splinters of wood, stuck into minor wounds can usually be successfully managed at home without further...

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Emergency Childbirth and Minor Wounds

It is very unlikely that you will have to deliver a child in an unplanned-for situation. Even the second stage of labor can allow enough time for an ambulance or midwife to arrive. However, if you are called upon help with an emergency birth, take comfort from the...

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Poisoning from Industrial Chemicals, Drug and Alcohol

The use of hazardous industrial chemicals is strictly controlled and regulated, and those who work with such substances are aware of the specific first aid and safety requirements. For most people, contact with dangerous industrial chemicals will be through a chemical spill at a road accident or a...

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Poisoning

A poison is any substance that enters the body and cause temporary or permanent harm. Some substances, such as acetaminophen or alcohol, only become harmful to the body when taken in a large quantity. Others, such as some herbicides, need only to be taken in very small amounts...

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Extreme Cold and Heat

Hypothermia, a condition that occurs when the body temperature falls below the normal range, is caused by a low surrounding temperature and can lead to death. Freezing temperatures cause frostbites, whereby ice forms in the body tissue and destroy it. The risk of frostbite is increased by windy...

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Chemical Burns and Eye Burns

While the general rules for the treatment of burns are the same, regardless of the type of burn, there are some additional considerations for chemical burns. The key point when dealing with chemicals is not to contaminate yourself. Chemical spills are not always obvious-- some very toxic chemicals...

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Burns and Scalds

Burns and scalds, a type of burn caused by wet heat, are potentially fatal injuries. They can cause life-threatening shock through serious fluid loss and, if around the face and neck, can restrict breathing. WHAT ARE THE RISK FROM BURNS? In burns, fluid is lost in three main...

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Injuries to the Lower Leg, Lower Body/ Sprain & Strain

The long bones, the knee, and the foot are often injure during sports. There are two long bones in the lower leg. The tibia (shinbone) lies very close to the surface and if broken will often pierce the skin, causing an open fracture. The fibula lies behind the...

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Recognizing Back and Spinal Injury

The spine is made up of a number of small bones called vertebrae. These form the backbone or spinal column, through which runs the spinal cord (the part of the central nervous system connecting all parts of the body with the brain) and major blood vessels. Injuries to...

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