first aid

An episode of severe chest pain lasting more than 2 minutes or accompanied by other symptoms, such as shortness of breath, feeling sick, vomiting, or sweating, for example, may indicate cardiac changes such as angina or heart attack. urgent medical care. Learn what chest pain may be. The intensity of the symptoms can vary between people and, in more severe cases, the pain can radiate to the neck, back and arms

First aid in the event of any suicide attempt includes calling the 192 immediately and observing if the victim is breathing and if the heart is beating. If the person is unconscious and does not appear to be breathing, it is important to perform cardiac massage to improve the chances of survival until the arrival of medical help

The Heimlich maneuver is a first aid technique used in cases of emergency by suffocation, caused by a piece of food or any foreign body that is trapped in the respiratory tract, preventing the person from breathing. In this maneuver, the hands are used to press on the diaphragm of the choked person, which causes a forced cough, that causes that the object is expelled from the lungs

To remove super bonder glue from the fingers, skin, and nails it is recommended to pass a little of the product called Descola Tudo (Propylene Carbonate), from the same Super Bonder manufacturer, in the glued region, rubbing for a few minutes with a small cotton. This product can be purchased online, in stores of construction material products or some supermarkets, and costs from 7 to 9 reais per package, and is the most suitable product to remove the glue

Glottal edema, known scientifically as laryngeal angioedema, is one of the symptoms that can occur in case of a severe allergic reaction, characterized by swelling in the throat region. This is considered a medical emergency because the swelling that affects the throat can obstruct the flow of air to the lungs, so what to do include: Call for medical help by calling SAMU 192; Ask if the person has any allergy medicine , so that he / she takes it while waiting for the help; Keep the person preferably lying down , with legs elevated, to facilitate blood circulation; Observing vital signs of the p

When taking detergent it is possible to be poisoned even in a small quantity, depending on the type of product. Although this accident can happen in adults is more frequent in children and in these cases, the accident is more serious. So, what to do if someone drinks detergent includes: 1. Call SAMU by dialing 192 and inform about the person's age, the product ingested, the quantity, how long, in which place and whether it was fasting or after the meal

To stop bleeding from the nose you should do compression in the nostril with a tissue or apply ice, breathe through the mouth and keep the head in the neutral position or slightly tilted forward. However, when the bleeding does not resolve after 30 minutes, it may be necessary to go to the emergency room, so that the doctor can perform a procedure that controls blood flow, such as cauterization of the vein, for example

Before dressing on simple wounds, such as a small finger cut, it is important to wash hands and, if possible, put on clean gloves to avoid contaminating the wound. In other types of more complicated wounds, such as burns or bedsores, other care needs to be taken, and in some of these cases the dressing may even need to be done at the hospital or clinic to avoid complications such as severe infections and death of the tissues

The rat bite should be treated quickly as it carries the risk of transmitting infections and causing diseases such as rat bite fever, leptospirosis or even rabies. First-aid should be started at home as soon as the accident occurs, and consists of: Wash the wound with soap and running water or with saline for 5 to 10 minutes removing any saliva or any impurity that may be contaminating the wound; Cover the area with a clean gauze or cloth; Go to the health post or emergency room , where you can be re-washed the wound, disinfected with polyvidine or chlorhexidine and, if necessary, remove some d

Shrimp allergy is a potentially dangerous situation as it can prevent breathing when it leads to glottal swelling in the throat, causing choking and can lead to death, depending on how long the person is without oxygen. Thus, in case of a severe allergy to shrimp, with shortness of breath, it is due to: Immediately call an ambulance or ask someone to do so by calling 192; Lay the person with their backs on the floor, turning them sideways so as not to suffocate if they begin to vomit; Loosen tight clothing such as a shirt, tie or belt, for example; Start heart massage if breathing stops, until

To quickly control the tachycardia, which can be accompanied by tiredness and shortness of breath, it is advised to take a deep breath for 3 to 5 minutes or to put cool water on the face to calm down. However, to normalize the accelerated heartbeat, accompanied by discomfort and feeling of faint it is important to lie down and call an ambulance by calling 192, especially when the tachycardia happens at rest, such as during sleep, for example

When a person passes out, they should see if they are breathing and have a pulse, and if they do not breathe, they should call for medical help, immediately call 192, and begin cardiac massage. Here's how to do the right heart massage. However, when someone faints but is breathing, first aid is: Lay the person on the floor, belly up, and put their legs higher than the body and head, about 30 to 40 centimeters from the floor; By the side of the victim's head , to facilitate breathing and avoid suffocation due to the risk of vomiting; Loosen clothing and open buttons to make breathing eas

Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction that can lead to the closing of the throat, preventing proper breathing and leading to death within minutes. In this way, anaphylactic shock should be treated as soon as possible. First aid in this case is important to ensure the chances of survival of the victim and include: Call an ambulance by calling 192 or take the person to the emergency room immediately; Observe if the person is conscious and breathing

To heal a wound quickly, in addition to being careful with the dressing, it is also important to eat healthy and avoid other harmful lifestyle habits, such as smoking, drinking alcohol or having a sedentary lifestyle. This is mainly because circulation is impaired and therefore there is not enough blood reaching the wound to allow proper healing, delaying healing of the wound

Babies and small children, because they are not aware of their height, can roll out of bed or on the couch or fall out of chairs or strollers. However, children are very resilient and most falls are not serious, and usually do not require a call to the pediatrician or a trip to the ER. In this way, what to do when your baby falls out of bed includes: Keeping calm and comforting the baby: It is important to stay calm and not call the pediatrician immediately or take the baby to the hospital because the fall may not have caused injuries

The child who falls and hits the head usually only has a bruise that usually goes by in 2 weeks, so it is not necessary to go to the emergency room or consult the pediatrician. But there are situations where you should take the child to medical attention urgently. When to go to the hospital You should take the child to the doctor or emergency room when: She got hurt and has some open wound, bleeding If she cries a lot; If she can not move an arm or a leg, and a fracture is suspected; If she does not move

A simple way to get a small spine of fish caught in the throat is to eat a banana because it is soft and probably will not hurt the esophagus when passing through it. As it passes through the spine, the banana pieces will cling to the spine and push it into the stomach, where it will eventually be dissolved by gastric acid

Knowing what to do in front of the most common domestic accidents can not only reduce the severity of the accident, but also save a life. Accidents that happen most often at home are burns, nosebleeds, intoxication, cuts, electric shock, falls, choking and biting. So, here's how to deal with each type of accident and what to do to avoid them: 1

Bee or wasp bites can cause a lot of pain, and in some cases even cause an overreaction of the body that causes intense difficulty breathing. However, this usually only happens in people who are allergic to bee venom or who are bitten by many bees at the same time, which is not often. So to help someone who was bitten by a bee: Remove the stinger with the aid of a forceps or needle; Wash the affected area with cold water and soap; Apply a pebble of ice wrapped in kitchen paper to reduce swelling and relieve pain; Pass an ointment for insect bites in the affected area and allow to dry without co

The best way to treat toothache is to consult a dentist to identify the cause and start the most appropriate treatment, however, while waiting for the consultation there are some natural ways that can help relieve pain at home: Floss between the teeth at the pain site, as some food residue may be causing inflammation at the site; Rinse mouth with warm salt water to improve mouth cleansing, eliminate bacteria and help treat a possible infection; Mouthwashes with tea of ​​linden or with tea of ​​twin because they have strong anti-inflammatory properties that relieve the pain; Biting a clove at th