February 2010
11 posts
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RICE
Keep RICE in mind, as a first aid treatment for all fractures, sprains and dislocations. RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Rest Give plenty of rest to the immobilsed limb. Move it as little as possible so that there is no strain. Ice Apply ice to the injured area. No heat treatment or massage should be given. Use an ice pack or wrap up some ice cubes in a damp...
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Tips for Treating Frostbite
With our headquarters in Florida, it’s unlikely that we will see too many cases of Frostbite. However, this winter has been incredibly trying for our friends up North, with blizzards and below freezing conditions for much of the winter. May none of you ever be in a situation to have to treat frostbite, but just in case here are four tips to help you in rendering vital assistance. You can...
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Cold Weather Reads
I gathered a few links of some interesting blogs that will assist you during these cold months. http://www.thescoutmasterminute.net/2009/12/cold-weather-first-aid-revisited.html http://en.wordpress.com/tag/cold-weather-tips-for-your-home/ http://southernontariopaddling.blogspot.com/2009/05/5-cold-weather-tips-for-southern.html ...
Frostbite
Frostbite is an injury to the body that is caused by freezing. Frostbite causes a loss of feeling and color in affected areas. It most often affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes. Frostbite can permanently damage the body, and severe cases can lead to amputation. The risk of frostbite is increased in people with reduced blood circulation and among people who are not...
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Hypothermia
Hypothermia- Also called: Cold-related illness In cold weather, your body may lose heat faster than you can produce it. The result is hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature. It can make you sleepy, confused and clumsy. Because it happens gradually and affects your thinking, you may not realize you need help. That makes it especially dangerous. A body temperature below 95° F is a...
Hypothermia →
Hypothermia- Also called: Cold-related illness
In cold weather, your body may lose heat faster than you can produce it. The result is hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature. It can make…
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Hypothermia- Also called: Cold-related illness In cold weather, your body may lose heat faster than you can produce it. The result is hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature. It can make you sleepy, confused and clumsy. Because it happens gradually and affects your thinking, you may not realize you need help. That makes it especially dangerous. A body temperature below 95° F is a...
Crush Wounds →
Minor crush injuries can usually be treated with basic first aid, such as cleaning and bandaging the wound. Medical treatment is needed for a more serious crush injury. This treatment is needed to…
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Crush Wounds
Minor crush injuries can usually be treated with basic first aid, such as cleaning and bandaging the wound. Medical treatment is needed for a more serious crush injury. This treatment is needed to prevent loss of function, restore circulation to the injured area, and prevent infection. An example of a minor crush injury is getting a finger caught in a door. A crush injury is more serious when it...
First Aid Tips for Haiti Relief Part One: Puncture... →
When someone suffers an injury such as those sustained in Haiti during and after the recent earthquake, professional medical attention should of course be sought. However, as is all too horribly…
First Aid Tips for Haiti Relief Part One: Puncture...
When someone suffers an injury such as those sustained in Haiti during and after the recent earthquake, professional medical attention should of course be sought. However, as is all too horribly evident, in many cases such basic facilities just are not available to Haitians in dire need. For the next few days, we will be posting a multi-part blog which will briefly go over some basic techniques...
January 2010
14 posts
First Aid for Shock →
If you suspect shock, take the victim to the nearest hospital emergency room. If this is not possible, call for an ambulance immediately. While waiting for medical help, start these first aid…
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First Aid for Shock
If you suspect shock, take the victim to the nearest hospital emergency room. If this is not possible, call for an ambulance immediately. While waiting for medical help, start these first aid measures:
Keep the victim lying down and covered with a blanket or coat to maintain warmth.
Do not move the person if injury to the head, neck, or spine may have occurred. Movement can cause further...
First Aid for Dehydration →
What is dehydration?
Dehydration is when the body doesn’t have enough fluid. Children and people over 60 are particularly susceptible to dehydration. Dehydration (from the Greek hydor (water)) and…
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First Aid for Dehydration
What is dehydration? Dehydration is when the body doesn’t have enough fluid. Children and people over 60 are particularly susceptible to dehydration. Dehydration (from the Greek hydor (water)) and the Latin prefix de- (indicating deprivation, removal, and separation) occurs when more water and fluids are exiting the body than are entering the body. What causes dehydration? Under normal...
Basic First Aid Tip: Bleeding →
Apply direct pressure with towel or gauze until bleeding is stopped. Clean minor cuts with Hydrogen Peroxide. Apply antibiotic ointment and band-aid.
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Basic First Aid Tips: Bleeding
Apply direct pressure with towel or gauze until bleeding is stopped.
Clean minor cuts with Hydrogen Peroxide.
Apply antibiotic ointment and band-aid.
How Would You Define First Aid? →
It’s time to get down to brass tacks. This entire site is dedicated to first aid and “first aid” is one of those terms thrown around like everyone out there knows what you’re talking about. Do…
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How Would You Define First Aid?
It’s time to get down to brass tacks. This entire site is dedicated to first aid and “first aid” is one of those terms thrown around like everyone out there knows what you’re talking about.
Do they?
First aid is a double-duty term. It requires context to really understand what is being talked about since first aid can be the lowliest bit of medical minutia or a truly...
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Help Haiti
Hello everyone, I wanted to get in touch with you regarding the earthquake in Haiti and how we can all help be a part of the relief efforts. With nine of the major hospitals (already poorly supplied) out of commission, Haiti is in dire need of first aid supplies. Genuine First Aid has already sent off major donations of first aid kits, bandages, gloves, eye washes, adhesive tapes,...
Haiti Quake Survivors →
I want to recognize the world for its efforts and actions for Haiti. This is the coordination that is needed and I would like to hear what you are doing. Leave a comment, telling what you have done…
Haiti Quake Survivors
I want to recognize the world for it’s efforts and actions for Haiti. This is the coordination that is needed and I would like to hear what you are doing. Leave a comment, telling what you have done for Haiti. Photo taken from MSN website. GFA has sent supplies for the victims. If you would like to send some of our first aid kits, you can order them here: http://genuinefirstaid.com ...
How to Remove a Splinter - Needle Method →
Use this method if there’s a soft, thin layer of skin over the splinter. This is common if the skin starts to heal over the splinter before you get a chance to take it out. It’s not a good method if…
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How to Remove a Splinter – Needle Method
Use this method if there’s a soft, thin layer of skin over the splinter. This is common if the skin starts to heal over the splinter before you get a chance to take it out. It’s not a good method if the splinter is deep or the layer of skin is thick (like on the heel your foot). 1. Sterilize the tip of the needle with rubbing alcohol. 2. Find the part where the splinter entered the...
What is the Easy Access Pocket System?
The Easy Access Pocket System is a patented system for making First Aid Kits and Emergency Preparedness Kits much faster and easier to use, which is vital when there is an emergency and you don’t have much time to find out where everything is in your kit. When an accident or emergency occurs requiring first aid, simply open the kit and take out the pockets. As they are clearly labeled...
December 2009
12 posts
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How to Remove a Splinter - Tweezer Method
This is the method people are most familiar with. It works best if you can see the splinter, and part of it is protruding from the skin. 1. Sterilize the tip of the tweezers with rubbing alcohol. 2. Hold a magnifying glass up the splinter and find the part that’s sticking out. Make sure there’s good lighting. If it’s sticking up (or up at an angle), go to the next step. If...
How to Remove a Splinter - Baking Soda Method
This method is best for tiny, invisible splinters. The baking soda paste will cause the skin to swell and push the splinter out. It’s best used after other methods, since it will make the other methods (tape, tweezer, needle) more difficult because your skin will be swollen. The next step is to make a paste using water and about 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda. Put this paste on a bandage and...
How to Remove a Splinter – Drawing Salve Method →
This method is painless and take about one day. Purchase Ichthammol ointment (also known as black drawing salve) over the counter at a pharmacy. They may not have it out on the shelves…
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How to Remove a Splinter - Drawing Salve Method
This method is painless and take about one day. Purchase Ichthammol ointment (also known as black drawing salve) over the counter at a pharmacy. They may not have it out on the shelves but if you ask the pharmacist they usually have it in the pharmacy. You do not need a prescription. Put a small amount of the salve on the splinter and put a bandaid over the salve. In a day remove the bandaid and...
Emergency Action →
The following actions are to be taken in an emergency. Once completed, call the Poison Center for further instructions. 1.800.222.1222
Inhaled Poison- Move the person into fresh air. Avoid…
A Great Way to Get Prepared →
Make A Plan, Build A Kit, Get Involved! I came across a great site called, 72hours.org, that shows you how to get prepared for emergencies. The site has tips for your household, family,…
Emergency Action →
The following actions are to be taken in an emergency. Once completed, call the Poison Center for further instructions. 1.800.222.1222 Inhaled Poison- Move the person into fresh air. Avoid breathing…
A Great Way to Get Prepared →
Make A Plan, Build A Kit, Get Involved! I came across a great site called, 72hours.org, that shows you how to get prepared for emergencies. The site has tips for your household, family, children,…
A Great Way to Get Prepared
Make A Plan, Build A Kit, Get Involved! I came across a great site called, 72hours.org, that shows you how to get prepared for emergencies. The site has tips for your household, family, children, seniors & disabled, pets, etc. I would love to hear about what you do to prepare your emergency kits. I also recommend packing your emergency kit with a Genuine First Aid Emergency Preparedness Kit...
Emergency Action
The following actions are to be taken in an emergency. Once completed, call the Poison Center for further instructions. 1.800.222.1222 Inhaled Poison- Move the person into fresh air. Avoid breathing fumes. Open doors and windows wide. Poison on the Skin- Flood skin with water for 10 minutes. Wash gently with soap, water, and rinse. Poison in the Eye- Flood eye with lukewarm water poured from a...
How to Remove a Splinter →
1.) Do not apply pressure. Don’t even squeeze it to try and get it out. If it’s sharp, you could be embedding it further into your skin by squeezing; if it’s brittle, you might break it into…
How to Remove a Splinter
1.) Do not apply pressure. Don’t even squeeze it to try and get it out. If it’s sharp, you could be embedding it further into your skin by squeezing; if it’s brittle, you might break it into smaller pieces. 2.) Wash and dry the spot with soap and water. Be gentle. Pat dry (a paper towel is good for absorbing moisture without having to apply much pressure). You don’t want...
November 2009
13 posts
How to Treat Minor Burns →
To distinguish a minor burn from a serious burn, the first step is to determine the degree and the extent of damage to body tissues. The three classifications of first-degree burn, second-degree…
How to Treat Minor Burns
To distinguish a minor burn from a serious burn, the first step is to determine the degree and the extent of damage to body tissues. The three classifications of first-degree burn, second-degree burn and third-degree burn will help you determine emergency care: First-degree burn
- The least serious burns are those in which only the outer layer of skin is burned. The skin is usually red, with...
Chemical Eye Burns →
Chemical exposure to your eye can cause personal damage and that is why it is important to flush your eye(s) with drinkable water as soon as possible. Chemicals usually damage the front part of your…
Chemical Eye Burns →
Chemical exposure to your eye can cause personal damage and that is why it is important to flush your eye(s) with drinkable water as soon as possible. Chemicals usually damage the front…
What is “HazMat” ? →
On onelook.com the definition of “HazMat” is: “an abbreviation for ‘hazardous material’ used on warning signs.”
Examples of “HazMat” signs are:
Here are some key data…
What is "HazMat" ?
On onelook.com the definition of “HazMat” is: “an abbreviation for ‘hazardous material’ used on warning signs.” Examples of “HazMat” signs are: Here are some key data when you are dealing with hazardous material: * Wash your hands after using and before eating, drinking, smoking or going to the restroom. * Avoid touching yourself or...
Should I use a Bandage on a Small Cut or Scrape? →
Leaving a wound uncovered can help it stay dry as well as help it heal. If your wound isn’t in an area that will get dirty or be rubbed by clothing, you usually wouldn’t have to cover it. If it’s in…
Should I use a Bandage on a Small Cut or Scrape?
Leaving a wound uncovered can help it stay dry as well as help it heal. If your wound isn’t in an area that will get dirty or be rubbed by clothing, you usually wouldn’t have to cover it. If it’s in an area that is likely to get dirty (such as your hands or feet) or be irritated by clothing (such as your knees), cover the cut/scrape with a Band-Aid or with sterile gauze and adhesive...
Understanding CPR in Three Steps →
Reading about CPR and learning when it’s needed will give you a basic understanding of the concept and procedure, but it’s strongly recommended that you learn the details of how to perform CPR by…
What do I do if a Small Cut or Scrape is Bleeding?
Bleeding can sometimes be beneficial, in that it helps clean out the wound. Most small cuts or scrapes stop bleeding within a short amount of time. Cuts or scrapes on the head, face or mouth will sometimes bleed a lot as these areas are plentiful in blood vessels.
To stop bleeding, apply firm yet gentle pressure on the cut with a clean cloth, piece of gauze or tissue. If blood soaks through what...
How to Clean Small Cuts and Burns →
Small accidents happen. If you have a small cut, scrape or puncture wound the a recommended way to clean it is with clean, cool water. You can do this a few different ways, by holding the wound under…
How to Clean Small Cuts and Burns
Small accidents happen. If you have a small cut, scrape or puncture wound a recommended way to clean it is with clean, cool water. You can do this a few different ways, by holding the wound under running water or fill a tub, sink or bowl with cool water and pour it from a cup over the wound.
Use a soft washcloth and gentle soap to clean the skin around the wound. Try to keep the soap out of the...
