first aid

When the eardrum is punctured the person feels earache, itching in the ear, his hearing is diminished and he may have bleeding from the ear. Usually a small perforation heals on its own, but in larger ones it may be necessary to use antibiotics, and when that is not enough surgery may be needed. The eardrum, also called the tympanic membrane, is a thin film separating the inner ear from the outer ear

Scorpion bites most often cause few symptoms, such as redness, swelling and pain at the site of the bite, however, some cases may be more severe, causing widespread symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, muscle spasms and pressure drop, and there is even a risk of death. In case of a scorpion sting, the first aid is: Wash the site of the bite with soap and water; Keep the sting site facing up; Do not cut, pierce or tighten the location of the bite; Drink plenty of water; Go to an emergency room as soon as possible or call SAMU 192

Having a first aid kit is a great way to ensure that you are prepared to quickly rescue various types of accidents such as stings, bumps, falls, burns and even bleeding. Although the kit can be bought ready in pharmacies, for about 50 reais, it can also be prepared at home and adapted to the needs of each person

Most of the time, the choking is mild and therefore, in these cases it is advised: Ask the person to cough 5 times with force; Knock 5 times in the middle of the back, keeping your hand open and in a quick upward motion. If this does not work, or if choking is more severe, such as eating soft foods such as meat or bread, you should immediately start the Heimlich maneuver, which consists of: Stand behind the victim, who must also be standing, as picture 1 shows; Wrap your arms around the person's trunk; Close the fist of the hand that has more force and place it, with the knot of the thumb,

Intoxication is the set of signs and symptoms caused by exposure to chemicals harmful to the body, such as overdoses, stings from poisonous animals, heavy metals such as lead and mercury, or exposure to insecticides and pesticides. Intoxication is a form of poisoning, and can cause local reactions such as redness and skin pain, or systemic, such as vomiting, fever, intense sweating, seizures, coma, and even death

Calling firefighters by calling number 192 from any telephone should be the first attitude in a fire situation. But in order to help and save lives, you must first think about your own safety, because the extreme heat and inhalation of the smoke from the fire causes serious respiratory problems that can lead to death

When an insect enters the ear can cause a lot of discomfort, generating symptoms such as difficulty hearing, intense itching, pain or the sensation that something is moving. In these cases, one should try to avoid the urge to scratch the ear or try to remove what is inside with the finger or a cotton swab

When you come into direct contact with some poisonous plant, you should: Immediately wash the area with soap and water for 5 to 10 minutes; Wrap the area with a clean compress and seek medical attention. In addition, some recommendations after contact with poisonous plants are: Wash all clothing, including shoelaces; Do not scratch the spot; Do not put alcohol on the skin

When a person accidentally eats a kick, what may happen is symptoms such as abdominal pain, dizziness, vomiting and blood in the stool or urine. In this case, what you should do is call the SAMU (number 192) explaining where you are and how you are the person who touched or ingested the pellet. If the victim is not breathing or if your heart is not beating, you should perform mouth-to-mouth or cardiac massage to maintain oxygenation of the blood and brain in order to save your life

Chemical burns can occur when direct contact with corrosive substances, such as acids, caustic soda, other strong cleaning products, diluents or gasoline, for example. Normally, after the burn the skin becomes very red and with a burning sensation, however, these signs can take up to a few hours to appear

The dressing for first-degree burns and minor second-degree burns can be done at home using cold compresses and ointments purchased from pharmacies, for example. The dressing for more serious burns, such as third-degree burns, should always be done in the hospital or in the burn center because they are serious and require special care to avoid infections

Symptoms of allergy to a medicine can arise immediately after taking an injection or inhaling the medicine, or within 1 hour after taking a tablet. Red and swollen eyes are warning signs, and in this case it should be noted if there are more serious symptoms such as swelling of the tongue that prevents the passage of air

Severe and sudden pain, loss of consciousness, difficulty in moving one side of the body, severe fall, persistent cough, shortness of breath and chest pain are some of the symptoms that need urgent medical treatment, as they may indicate the presence of a problem health. It is not always easy to identify when it is really necessary to go to the hospital or first aid, so here are some of the main symptoms that justify a trip to emergency or emergency: When to go to the hospital There are some symptoms or situations in which it is important to seek medical help, such as: 1

Knowing what to do in the event of an electric shock is very important as it helps avoiding consequences for the victim, such as severe burns or cardiac arrest, it also helps protect the rescuer from the hazards of electric power. In these cases, first aid is: 1. Turn off or on the power source , but do not touch the victim; 2

First aid in the sport is mainly related to the muscular injuries, injuries and fractures in any type of physical activity. First aid in muscle injury First aid in muscle injury include: Sitting or lying down; Place the injured part in the most comfortable position. If it is a leg or arm, raise the limb; Apply a gauze, or cold compress, or ice, and on top a ligature for half an hour; Firmly compress the injured part with several compresses and fasten them with a bandage

To get the first aid for diabetics you need to know if it is an episode of excess blood sugar or lack of sugar. Therefore, if possible, it is important to check with a device to measure the amount of blood sugar, what the value of blood glucose. In addition, it is also important to know what first aid in other situations that can happen in the day-to-day and that pose a greater risk of consequences for the diabetic, such as having a skin wound or twisting the foot, for example

What to do if the child passes out is: Lay the child down and lift their legs at least 40 cm, as shown in the first image; Place the child on her side so she does not choke, placing it in a lateral safety position, as shown in figure 2; Loosen tight clothing so the child can breathe; Keep the child warm by putting blankets or clothing on it; Leave the child's mouth uncovered and avoid giving anything to drink

Safety side position is indispensable for many first aid techniques and should be used whenever the person is unconscious but continues to breathe, and does not present any life-threatening problem. So to put someone in this position: Lay the person on their belly up and kneel by their side; Remove objects that could hurt the victim , such as glasses, watches, or belts; Stretch the arm that is closest to you and fold it , forming a 90º angle, as the picture shows; Hold the other arm's hand and run it over the neck , placing it next to the person's face; Bend the knee that is further awa

First aid for fire victims is: Keep calm and call the fire department and an ambulance by calling the number 192 or 193; Wet a clean cloth and tie it to your face, as if it were a mask, to prevent you from breathing in smoke; If there is a lot of smoke, crouch near the ground where the heat is lower and there is more oxygen, as picture 1 shows; Remove the victim safely from the fire and lay it on the floor, as shown in figure 2; If the victim's body is on fire, roll it to the floor until it goes out; Make sure the victim is breathing and if the heart is beating; Make room for the victim to

In case of drowning it is necessary to call a lifeguard or firefighter to remove the victim from the water and provide first aid as soon as it arrives on dry land to withdraw water from the lungs and restore breathing. However, care must be taken to remove the victim from the water to ensure their own safety, because if the victim is very desperate he may try to climb up on his back, stopping his breathing and you may drown