In any situation, follow basic first aid principles. Provide assistance as for shock or to prevent its development.• A cold compress relieves pain and relievesswelling. T ...
Read MoreWhen a limb has been completely amputated as a result of injury, try to locate the amputated part after providing assistance. Wrap it in sterile gauze or any clean cloth ...
Read MoreWhen the victim has a foreign object in the wound, observe the following:1. Do not remove the object from the wound. To fix a foreign object, apply a bulky napkin. Rememb ...
Read MoreThe abdominal cavity contains many vital organs, injury to which can be fatal. The internal organs located here, unlike other parts of the body, are deprived of protectio ...
Read More• strong pain; soreness or feeling of pressure in the abdomen.• The appearance of bruises.• Nausea.• Vomiting (sometimes bloody or black).• Weakness.• Blood in the stool ...
Read MoreFor any abdominal injury, follow first aid guidelines. Call an ambulance immediately and try to take anti-shock measures. Maintain normal body temperature. For external b ...
Read MoreThe following are signs and symptoms of a penetrating chest injury:• labored breathing;• bleeding from an open wound;• sucking sound from the wound with each breath;• sev ...
Read MoreA victim with a penetrating chest wound should be promptly provided with first aid and subsequent qualified medical care, as his condition will worsen over time. The dama ...
Read MoreThe nose is penetrated by a large number of blood vessels, damage to which can causeyou're bleeding heavily. Of course, blood comes out of the nostrils, but it can enter ...
Read MoreTrauma to the eye can affect the surrounding bone and soft tissue or the eyeball itself. A blunt object can injure the eye or cause a penetrating injury to the eyeball. F ...
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