Posted by rika | September 2nd, 2010 in Fractures, Health Info | No Comments »
* You must select an appropriate size and length of crutches for weight and height. This put the crutches close to the body from the feet, hands to pick them shoulders should not rise or leave, is what is called anatomical position.
* You must use a shoe with good traction, comfortable and closed.
* Clothing should allow freedom of movement and be comfortable.
Technique
There are three basic rules for walking with crutches correctly:
* Look straight ahead.
* Keep upright.
* The crutches laying along each foot and a little forward. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by rika | August 30th, 2010 in First Aid, Injuries | No Comments »
The correct treatment in an eye injury immediately after an accident can prevent vision loss.
* Particles in the Eyes. Do not rub your eye. Lift the upper eyelid over the lower lid allowing the lower lashes rub the particles off the inside of the upper eyelid. Blink a few times and let the eye move the particle out. If the particle remains inside the eye, keep your eye closed and seek medical help.
* Cut eye and eyelid. Seek medical help immediately. Do not attempt to wash the eye or remove any object embedded in the eye. Never apply pressure to the injured eye or eyelid. Be careful not to rub the eye. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Burns, Chemical Burns, Eye injuries, Eye injury treatment, eyelid, First Aid, Injuries, injury, Injury with chemical, Medical Care, prevent vision loss
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Posted by rika | August 26th, 2010 in Burns, First Aid | No Comments »
Know first aid for burns is very important, because it will help to avoid initial mistakes.
In the first instance immediately remove all objects in direct contact with skin: rings, watches, bracelets, etc. Determine what type of burn is. According to depth are classified into three types: the first, second or third grade.
• First-degree burns
There will be redness and burning in the affected part. Cool the burn immediately with cool water for at least 10 minutes and then cover with cold compresses. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by rika | August 23rd, 2010 in Health Info | 1 Comment »
Dietary remedies for seasickness
The evil of the movement. Malaise, pallor, cold sweat, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, nervousness and apprehension are some of the symptoms of bad motion-sickness persistent because their balance system note discrepancies between what his senses and the information that reaches the brain.
Motion Sickness Remedies
To avoid … Do not drink milk or coffee before the trip because the nervousness increases the acidity of the digestive system and makes it difficult to digest. It is preferable to tea, an infusion, a yoghurt or apple juice before leaving. Avoid foods high in fat and difficult to digest, it is best to take some toast with a bit of ham, cheese, not too fat or oil. This plan will help prevent dizziness.
Whether you are traveling by car or boat should not be starting the journey without food Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by admin | August 19th, 2010 in Cellulite | No Comments »
A professor from the University of California, Dr. Michael F McGuire, ever mentioned that in realistic there is no way to totally remove cellulite. Following, the research to several brands of cream for cellulite found that they contain dangerous chemical materials, and could give side effects to skin. The instant way that many manufacturers promise is like exaggerating the whole thing. The customers are brought into a dream world; change the cellulite into perfect younger, smoother and tighter skin.
Are all the cons true? In fact, as we could read from many testimonials from customers on internet, mentioned in reviews about their successfully and effectively found the best cream to solve their problem for cellulite. They mentioned about the product one by one, even they made the chart of the best 10 cellulite creams that available in the market. They said that some creams are proven to have the effective result to eliminate the dimpled skin and cellulite. Other customers said that these creams are safe for them because they are made from natural stuffs.
Comparing to other options of cellulite treatments, the one in cream is simpler to use. Other options to treat cellulite are like to do particular exercise and diet with certain method. So, before deciding which treatment will be chosen, it is better to search information as many as possible.
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Posted by rika | August 19th, 2010 in First Aid, Heat Exhaustion | No Comments »
We all know that the vast majority of children love sports and play for a long time. Regardless of the hours they spend in the sun, often staying several hours under the sun produces heat stroke. To avoid it you should take into account the following recommendations.
-Do not expose yourself for long hours in the sun.
-Feed you properly.
-Drink plenty of water.
What are the symptoms?
- Congestion in the face.
- Headache. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: First Aid, headache, Heat Exhaustion, heat stroke, Insolation, insolation symptoms, Seizure, temperature
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Posted by rika | August 16th, 2010 in First Aid | No Comments »
Nasal bleeding is very common and the most common causes are nasal trauma, rhinitis (including allergic), or breathing excessively dry air. A lot of nosebleeds occur with no apparent reason.
Most nosebleeds come from the nasal septum and are usually very easy to stop. In some people nosebleeds come from deeper areas of the nose, and they bled, they are less frequent, are much more difficult to cut.
Emergency treatment of nosebleeds
- Sitting or standing remain, which favors slow the flow of blood into the veins of the nose. Do not throw your head back.
- Packing the nose with the forefinger and thumb and breathe through your mouth for 5 or 10 minutes Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by rika | August 12th, 2010 in Dislocation, First Aid | No Comments »
A sprain is a partial or total rupture of the ligaments. It is caused by a violent force that tears the ligaments that holds the bones in place.
In general sprains symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising or redness in the affected area and inability to move.
There are different types of strains:
• Partial:
The ligament is stretched too far and some of its fibers break. There is pain and swelling. After the injury appear bruises, but the joint can be used to some extent.
• Total or complete ligament breaks completely. Pain and swelling are severe. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by rika | August 9th, 2010 in Burns, First Aid | No Comments »
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There are many types of burns. They can be thermal burns, electrical burns or contact burns. Each may occur in different ways, but treatment for them is very similar. Depending on the severity of the wound you will assist the person, as the doctor or ambulance arrives.
For burned thermal, chemical or contact, the first step is to run cold water over the burn for at least 30 minutes. If the victim’s clothing is stuck to the burn, do not try to remove it. Remove clothing that is not stuck to the burn by cutting. Cover the burn with a clean cloth. If you do not have a let off. Do not apply any soap, or home remedies.
If the victim has received an electrical burn, the treatment is a little different. Do not touch a victim who has been in contact with electricity unless you are clear of electrical current. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by rika | August 5th, 2010 in First Aid, emergency | No Comments »
Used when a person has a sudden choking. It may be due to a food or foreign body stuck between the esophagus and trachea bifurcation pressing the epiglottis, preventing breathing.
Method
* We have two people a victim (the problem) and the other the assistant (who runs the Heimlich maneuver). The victim may be standing or seated, the feet will assist and back, hugging the victim’s waist level.
* The assistant places a folded hand as a fist at the victim’s abdomen, and with the other hand grabs the wrist of the previous hand. In this position it is easy to perform intense pressures in the form of a hug, the victim is lifted in the maneuver, but it is even advisable. Read the rest of this entry »
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