First aid, Vaccination, ED and obesity
mahesh venkat:
Hi all there is everything in the group otherthan the health topic ( correct me if i am wrong )
I think the board members should also add a new section about health so that we can share a lot of info about the same and also can be of some help to many .
Members of the group can also forward many health related info which many may have not come across or read as every body is bussy .
Today most of the news papers give info mainly related to death/corruptions/ bomb blast/ kinnap/ rape / looting/ murder ....... and scams related to all fields of life.
every day you will come across a new scam and there will be a commity to moniter and comeout with the truth which will take its own course of time.
Where do v have time to talk about HEALTH ??
As said before we should have a seperate section only about HEALTH and its related topics
Kindly advice.
Shrisha:
gr8 idea!
MaxX:
interesting Idea.. there are some posts on stress in the general discussion forums. If there are enough topics on health then a new section can be made :)
<.>=vicky =<.>:
Injury First Aid
Follow the advise of your doctor.
These instructions are supplemental.
Chronic injuries may require physical therapy after doctor's diagnosis.
R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) Treatment
First aid for strains, sprains, contusions, dislocations, or uncomplicated fractures
Rest
Stop using injured part
Continued activity could cause further injury, delay healing, increase pain, and stimulate bleeding
Use crutches to avoid bearing weight on injuries of the leg, knee, ankle, or foot
Use splint for injuries of the arm, elbow, wrist, or hand
Ice
Hastens healing time by reducing swelling around injury
Sudden cold contracts blood vessels
Helps stop internal bleeding from injured capillaries and blood vessels
Keep damp or dry cloth between skin and ice pack
Do not apply ice for longer than 15 to 20 minutes at a time
For 3 days after injury
Apply every hour for 10 to 20 minutes
Apply ice after 3 days as long as pain or inflammation persist
Apply at least 3 times throughout the day for 15 to 20 minutes
Compression
Hastens healing time by reducing swelling around injury
Decreases seeping of fluid into injured area from adjacent tissue
Use elasticized bandage, compression sleeve, or cloth
Wrap injured part firmly
Do not impair blood supply
Too tight of compression may cause more swelling
Wrap over ice
Loosen the bandage if it gets too tight
Elevation
Elevate injured part above level of heart
Decreases swelling and pain
Use objects and pillows for props
Some texts advocate PRICES (P=Protection, S=Support)
Medication
Some doctors may recommend the use of a non-steroid anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen through out the duration of the injury.
Check with your physician.
Heat Treatment
Causes delay in healing if applied too soon after an injury
Wait at least 72 hours (3 days)
Wait until swelling is gone
Some experts recommend going back and forth between cold and heat treatments.
Management of inflammation
decrease healing time
decrease scare tissue formation
decrease chances of reinjury
There will be a prolonged healing time if usual activities are resumed too soon
Proper care and sufficient healing time before resuming activity should prevent permanent disability if it is a first time injury.
If it is a repeat injury, complications are more likely to occur.
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Strain
Injury to the muscle or tendon. Pain with moving or stretching the affected muscle or muscle spasms. Acute strains are caused by over stress or direct injury. Chronic strains are caused by overuse.
Mild strain (Grade I):
Slightly pulled muscle with no tearing of muscle or tendon. No loss of strength
Ability to produce strong yet painful muscle contractions
Requires self care through rehabilitation after doctor's diagnosis
Average healing time: 2 to 10 days
Moderate strain (Grade II):
Tearing of muscle, tendon or at the bone attachment
Weak and painful attempts at muscular contraction
Requires physical therapy after doctor's diagnosis
Average healing time: 10 days to 6 weeks
Severe strain (Grade III):
Rupture of muscle-tendon-bone attachment with separation
Extremely weak yet painless attempts at muscular contraction
Requires surgical repair and physical therapy after doctor's diagnosis
Average healing time: 16 to 10 weeks
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Sprain
Violent overstretching of ligament in a joint. Pain, tenderness, swelling or bruising at joint
Mild strain (Grade I):
Tearing of some ligament. No loss of function
Requires self care through rehabilitation after doctor's diagnosis
Average healing time: 2 to 6 weeks
Moderate strain (Grade II):
Rupture of portion of ligament resulting in some loss of function
Requires physical therapy after doctor's diagnosis
Average healing time: 6 to 8 weeks
Severe strain (Grade III)::
Complete rupture of ligament or complete separation of ligament from bone. A sprain-fracture occurs when the ligament pulls loose a fragment of bone
1+ Joint surfaces displaced 3-5 mm
2+ Joint surfaces displaced 6-10 mm
1+ Joint surfaces displaced 10+ mm
Requires surgical repair and physical therapy after doctor's diagnosis
Average healing time: 8 to 10 weeks
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Injury Information
Acute (traumatic injury)
Chronic (overuse injury)
Account for more than 50% of injuries in primary care practices
Classification Stages:
Pain after activity only
Pain during activity. Does not restrict performance
Pain during activity. Restricts performance
Chronic persistent pain, even at rest
See a qualified physician if you have an injury. Only a physician can give diagnosis and prescription for injury. Educate yourself about your injury
<.>=vicky =<.>:
Order of Priority in an Emergency
In EVERY emergency situation, there is a logical order to be followed. First, it is important to carefully assess the scene of an emergency BEFORE any further steps are taken. The purpose of this assessment is to assure it is safe to provide first aid care. For example, an unconscious victim might be lying on a live power line. If a rescuer were to touch the victim before the power could be shut off, the rescuer would become a victim as well! Always be sure it is safe before you attempt to help a victim!
Once you determine it is safe for you to help a victim, you should immediately determine if the victim has any life threatening conditions.
Begin by checking to see if the victim is responsive. Kneel and ask, " ARE YOU OK?" If there is no response, you must immediately summon an ambulance! Recent studies have conclusively shown that victims who are not breathing and do not have a heartbeat have a substantially greater chance for survival if they receive prompt advanced medical care in a hospital or by trained paramedics.
Only after a call is placed for emergency medical services does a volunteer attempt to further help an unconscious victim.
If there are bystanders on the scene, summon someone to your side to provide assistance.
If the victim is on his stomach, first place the victim's arm closest to you above his head. Then turn him over by placing one hand on the victim's hip and the other hand at the victim's shoulder. Turn the body in a smooth, even straight line so as to not cause further injury in the event of existing spinal cord injury.
With the victim now on his back, OPEN THE VICTIM'S AIRWAY by placing the heel of your hand on the victim's forehead and the tips of your fingers under the bony part of the jaw.
Push down on the forehead while lifting up the chin until the jaw is pointing straight up. Now place your ear over the victim's mouth and LOOK, LISTEN & FEEL for breathing for 3 to 5 seconds. LOOK at the chest to see if it is rising, LISTEN for sounds of breathing and FEEL for air coming from the victim.
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IF THE VICTIM IS NOT BREATHING, RESCUE BREATHING IS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY!
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IMPORTANT
WHILE THIS TUTORIAL IDENTIFIES LIFE THREATENING CONDITIONS REQUIRING RESCUE BREATHING OR CPR, THESE SKILLS REQUIRE INTENSIVE CLASSROOM SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICE AND CANNOT BE EFFECTIVELY PRESENTED OR TAUGHT IN THIS TUTORIAL. THE AUTHOR STRONGLY ENCOURAGES EVERYONE TO ENROLL IN A CPR COURSE
Rescue breathing will provide vital oxygen to a victim who cannot breath on their own. After giving a victim two breaths, the pulse is checked at the Carotid Artery to ascertain if the victim has a heartbeat. This artery is located on the side of the neck and is found by first positioning the fingers on the victim's Adam's Apple, then sliding the fingers down into the soft groove on the side of the neck. The pulse is checked for 5 to 10 seconds.
If the victim has a heartbeat, but is not breathing, RESCUE BREATHING is required. If the victim is NOT breathing AND does NOT have a HEARTBEAT, CPR is required without delay!
These initial steps of checking the AIRWAY, BREATHING and CIRCULATION (pulse), together with a check for major BLEEDING, constitute THE PRIMARY SURVEY, which looks for life-threatening conditions!
In every instance where first aid is to be provided, it is important to always ask a conscious victim for permission to help them. If a victim is unconscious, it is presumed they have provided consent for you to assist them.
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