First-Aid Friday: Seizures

 To finish off the weekdays quite nicely, let's take a look at the types of seizures.

In fact, how about we elaborate on each throughout the week...

1. "Grand Mal"
2. Absence
3. Myoclonic
4. Clonic

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Secret Sunday and First-Aid Friday

I thought I'd cover both Secret Sunday and First-Aid Friday in one post!

Here are some symptoms that the NHS has provided:

• tiredness and weakness
• feeling faint or dizzy
• a decrease in blood pressure
• a headache
• muscle cramps
• feeling and being sick
• heavy sweating
• intense thirst
• a fast pulse
• urinating less often and having much darker urine than usual 

 Any idea what this could be?


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We're Back - It's Time to Talk About Allergies

Woo! It's time to celebrate!

Exams are over, and I'm now back in business!

For now, here's a First Aid Friday post!

St John Ambulance's "How to Treat Allergic Reactions" Video!



 Here's the transcript for the video, if you can't watch it:

An allergy is the body’s unexpected reaction

to something it comes into contact with, called an allergen.

Source: www.nutritics.com/

Allergens include plant pollen, insect stings, animal hair, fruit, nuts, shellfish and drugs.

A severe allergic reaction can develop within just a few seconds and can be fatal if not

treated quickly. The person may carry medication in the form of an auto-injector, a pre-filled pen filled with adrenalin or epinephrine and this can help reduce the body’s allergic reaction.

Source: www.team-consulting.com

If you think somebody maybe having a severe allergic reaction, there are six key things to look for - puffy eyes, difficulty in breathing, blotchy skin, swelling of the tongue and throat, anxiety and signs of shock.

Source: www.nhs.co.uk

When you call for an ambulance, make sure you tell them that you think the person is suffering a severe allergic reaction and what could have triggered it.
Help the casualty down into a comfortable position, sitting forward slightly will help with their breathing. Help them to find their auto-injector and get them to use it.
You may have to do that for them.
Read the instructions on the pen and follow them. 

For this one, take off the cap, hold it about 10 centimetres away from the outer thigh, and gently stab it into the thigh.
Hold it there for 10 seconds.
After 10 seconds gently remove the pen and massage the area for 10 seconds.

If the casualty becomes unconscious, perform a primary survey and treat for an unconscious casualty.

Source: www.sja.org.uk

Remember, for a severe allergic reaction, call for an ambulance, help them to take their

medication if they have any, and if they become unconscious, check their breathing.

That’s how we treat a severe allergic reaction.

Looking forward to some good posts!

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Wednesday Words and First-Aid Friday: Combo!

It's a two in one!

So, here's the First-Aid Friday's photo

 Can you remember the medical term for his problem?

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First-Aid Friday: Emergency Tracheotomy

Perhaps not the traditional First-Aid Friday..

[Table courtesy to: http://www.tracheostomy.com/resources/surgery/emergency.htm]

	Find the indentation between the Adam's apple and the Cricoid cartilage.
	Make a half-inch horizontal incision about one half inch deep.
	Pinch the incision or insert your finger inside the slit to open it.
	Insert your tube into the incision, roughly one-half to one inch deep.

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Freaky Friday - Time is Ticking!

It's Freaky Friday!

(Nah, just kidding - it's time for our First-Aid Friday post)

The time is ticking, (more bad puns)

So, let's look at the ticks! And how to remove them!

Firstly, there's a little diagram here:

Want more? The CDC can dish out some pretty useful information:

http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/removing_a_tick.html


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First-Aid Friday: Don't Be So Nosey!

This is one for the kids! (And a request we had)

Owch, I bet that hurt!


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Inspiring Events, Advice, and Doctor Who

A few days ago, I performed first-aid on a casualty in public, with the help of several bystanders.

The outcome was good, but it lead me to think about the experience this event has given me.

In a way, I suppose you could say that it was inspiring, as it made me have an (almost) glimpse into the lives of these medical professionals.

What would I take from this? Experience, communication, and dedication.

Even Doctor Who seems oddly motivating...

 

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First Aid Friday - CPR

In honor of Dr. James Jude, I've decided to do a well-deserved recap on Cardio Pulmonary Resucitation.

That's right, it's time for CPR!

But, what exactly is CPR? 

According to the NHS;

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a first aid technique that can be used if someone is not breathing properly or if their heart has stopped. Chest compressions and rescue breaths keep blood and oxygen circulating in the body.

Here's some information!

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First-Aid Friday: Owch! That hurt!

You're getting ready for Spring, then suddenly... Owch! There's a tick on your leg!

Ehow posted a video on how to remove a tick bite, do you agree?


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First-Aid Friday: Burns!

Owch! Hope you didn't burn yourself on Shrove Tuesday!


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First-Aid Friday: Unlucky!

It's Friday 13th, you don't believe in this 'superstitious stuff', so you go for a walk in the woods. Then suddenly, your leg is broken - unlucky, I know!

So, how do emergency first-aiders treat broken legs?


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First-Aid Friday: Scenario

Thought I'd try something different this First-Aid Friday, again..

• Can you spot all the dangers?
• How would you treat the casualties?
• What would you do in this scenario?

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First-Aid Friday: Passing Exams!

Good news! Yesterday, I passed my St John Ambulance first-aid exams!

Luckily I didn't faint, but I can't say the same for this week's casualty!


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First-Aid Friday: Something different...

Hmm... Something different today...

I thought I would try a more 'Clinical-First-Aidy-Sort-Of-Procedure Day'

So, for today; here's a guide video on how to perform a venepuncture!


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First-Aid Friday: Hypothermia

It's Freaky Friday! Nope, sorry; meant First-Aid Friday!



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First-Aid Friday: Christmas Problems...

Remember not to eat too many mince pies guys!



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First-Aid Friday: Asthma!

 Asthma now, do you kmow what to do?


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First-Aid Friday: Help! My Chest Hurts!

Evenin' to all readers!

First-Aid Friday again!

This time, do you know how to treat someone for a heart attack?


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First-Aid Friday: Poisoning

Time to give you some information you can show off to your friends...

(And save someone)

Yep, it's First-Aid Friday!

 Today, we're covering poisoning!




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