February 2010
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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...