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Learning Center Learn about first aid Accidents happen every day. An accident can be as simple as a fall that scrapes your elbow or sprains your ankle. Our first aid topics can help you deal with …
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… calm. Fear or too much activity causes sweating. Sweating can make you feel chilled. Find shelter … makes body heat and improves blood flow. Sweating should be avoided because it cools the …
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… and how to take them: Antibiotic for self-treatment of moderate to severe diarrhea … and how to take them: Antibiotic for self-treatment of moderate to severe diarrhea …
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… Overview Note : If a chemical has been swallowed that may be a … Most chemical burns of the skin are treated first by rinsing (flushing) the chemical off … with mineral oil. The most important first aid for a chemical in the eye is to …
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… Overview Heatstroke occurs when the body fails to … °F) or higher. Signs of rapidly progressing heatstroke include: Unconsciousness for longer … in the armpits. Severe vomiting and diarrhea. Heatstroke is a medical emergency. Even with …
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… Overview The first steps to take when a person is in … how we develop our content . … Overview The first steps to take when a person is in …
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… pain, but it should be used along with other treatments, such as heat or ice. Non-steroidal … pain, but it should be used along with other treatments, such as heat or ice. Non-steroidal …
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Overview A black eye is a type of bruise. Simple bruises are treated with ice and by elevating the head. The bruise should be gone in 2 to 3 weeks. Inspect the eyeball. Be sure to look at the eyeball …
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… after flushing, call 9-1-1 or other emergency services and continue flushing the eye to … after flushing, call 9-1-1 or other emergency services and continue flushing the eye to …
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Overview Immediately flush the eye with cool water . Fill a sink or dishpan with water. Put your face in the water, then open and close your eyelids to force water to all parts of your eye. You can …
