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| What can benadryl in a first aid kit be used for? |
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Definition
Bites, sleep, motion sickness, itching, cough
**liquid or strips |
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Definition
| For bug bites, has ammonia. Afterbite for kids does not (sodium bicarb paste). also good for fainting. |
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| What can hydrogen peroxide be used for? |
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Definition
| Ear wax, wounds, swimmers ear |
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| How should drugs be prepared for an emergency? |
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Definition
- include drugs in a labeled bottle
- Replace after expiration
- Add bottle water, nonperishable food, flashlight, radio, batteries, matches, wrench |
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| What can result from twisting an ankle? |
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Definition
A sprain, which is more severe than a strain.
Tx: Protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation for 48 HOURS w/ ibuprofen
**follow up if swelling persists, walking painful after 3 days, easy workout painful after a week. |
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| How would an abrasion be treated? |
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Definition
- wash the wound - anything but alcohol
- light/mod drainage - primary
- heavy drainage - secondary |
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| What are different types of tapes for wounds? |
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Definition
- Paper - not as strong as cloth. for eyes and tender wounds
- Cloth - strong, good
- Plastic - see through, water proof |
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| What are the 2 types of heat related illnesses? |
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Definition
- Heat exhaustion - 98.6-104 - N/V, pale, weak, sweating, fatigue
- Heatstroke - 104+ - rapid pulse, labored breathing, seizures, edema, renal failure, rhabdo, shock. Bizarre behavior!
**Heat stroke can happen suddenly, person stops sweating. |
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| What are treatments for heat related illness? |
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Definition
- Heat exhaustion - shade/AC, cool compresses in arm pits and groin, fluid WITH electrolytes, elevate feet
- Heat stroke - emergency medical tx, soak w/ ice water, cool compresses, hose down
**Increased risk w/ diuretics, beta blockers, Synthroid, ASA, alcohol/illegals |
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| What can result from a bee sting? |
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Definition
Swelling away from the site, runny nose, wheezing, paleness
**Scrape stinger out gently. Go to ER w/ signs of systemic rxn |
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| What is used for relief of insect stings? |
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Definition
- Pain - baking soda, nicotine, anesthetic spray, ammonia, ice, analgesic
- itching - calamine, hydrocortisone, camphor/menthol low dose
- inflammation - PO antihistamine |
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| How do you relieve burn pain? |
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Definition
Immerse in water, then cover with sterile dressing
**Leave clothing sticking to burn on. Pramoxine is anesthetic of choice |
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| What is first aid tx for bleeding? |
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Definition
- Stop bleeding - compress or direct pressure
- Continuous bleeding - add a new dressing to old ones
- Sutures - facial injuries, jagged, will not stay shut, 6-24 hours old
- Sutures not needed - dermabond, butterfly strips, steri/proxi-strips |
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| How can shock be avoided? |
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Definition
- keep victim on the ground, slightly elevate legs
- Cover the victim, provide fresh air
- Roll victim onto side if they vomit |
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| How do you stop a nosebleed? |
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Definition
- Pinch the nose and lean forward
- Pack with gauze/use afrin
- DO NOT BLOW NOSE |
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| How will broken bones present? |
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Definition
- Pop, painful swelling, deformity
- Keep immobile, apply ice, splint, seek emergency and care for shock |
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| How do you treat hypoglycemia? |
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Definition
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| What can be used to treat marine injuries? |
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Definition
- Acetic acid
- Baking soda
- Meat tenderizer |
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| What is first aid for snake bites? |
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Definition
- Minimize activity
- Remove watches, rings
- Apply cool compress, splint, do not elevate
- TRANSPORT TO HOSPITAL |
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| What is first aid for seizures? |
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Definition
Wait until over, lie on one side, provide undisturbed rest. cushion head, loosen ties. DO NOT HOLD DOWN OR PUT ANYTHING IN MOUTH
**APAP/IBU does not prevent seizures in kids |
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