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First Aid for Electrical Burns

… 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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First Aid for Chemical Burns

… Most chemical burns of the skin are treated first by rinsing (flushing) the chemical off … a large amount of water. Do not flush the eye with alcohol. Sulfuric acid is flushed … with mineral oil. The most important first aid for a chemical in the eye is to …
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First Aid

… Wrap Health Topics Medical Tests Take Action Open/close information section Health … Acid Burns Alkali Burns Allergic Reaction Allergies to Insect Stings Anger, … Constipation, Age 12 and Older Copperhead Coral Snake Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin) …
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First Aid for Tar or Plastic Burns

Overview Immediately run cold water over the hot tar or hot plastic to cool the tar or plastic and stop the burning. Do not attempt to peel the tar or plastic off after it has cooled. This may remove …
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Eye Injury First Aid for Chemical Burns

… all areas of your eye are rinsed. This is the first thing a doctor would do. Call a poison … may help reduce pain. Related Information Burns to the Eye Credits Current as of: … all areas of your eye are rinsed. This is the first thing a doctor would do. Call a poison …
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Eye Injury First Aid for Heat Burns

… 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 …
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Home Treatment First Aid for Cold Exposure

… can be used to warm the genital area but be careful not to burn the skin. Using a hot … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. … Michael O'Connor MD - Emergency Medicine This information does not replace the advice of a …
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Burns and scalds in young children

123 Young children, who are naturally curious and like to explore, are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of burns and scalds in young children is from contact with hot …
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First Aid Kit for Travellers

… include and how to take them: Antibiotic for self-treatment of moderate to severe diarrhea … include and how to take them: Antibiotic for self-treatment of moderate to severe diarrhea …
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Emergency First Aid for Heatstroke

Overview Heatstroke occurs when the body fails to regulate its own temperature and body temperature continues to rise, often to 40 °C (104 °F) or higher. Signs of rapidly progressing heatstroke …