Archive for the '2.1 First aid' Category

Alcohol poisoning

Alcohol is a drug, a substance that calms the central nervous system and a wide range of effects, depending on the quantity taken and the disposition and metabolism of the person who consumed alcohol. Alcohol Abuse can lead to short and long-term illness, erratic behavior and even death. Recognition of alcohol abuse. The indications of [...]

Acute drug poisoning

A few medicines have no side effects, but most can in some sensitive individuals dangerous and violent reactions that require emergency medical assistance. The interacting drug may also cause harmful effects: therefore it is essential that you and your doctor make a list of all medications you are taking and that you actually mention what [...]

Pain in stomach and abdomen

The place of something that can give the trunk of the body divided into three regions: the chest, abdomen and lower abdomen or groin. The breast is bounded by the rib cage and contains the heart and lungs, the stomach and abdomen contains digestive and other organs including the stomach, small and large intestine, liver, [...]

Intoxication

Whether a solid or liquid substance, all that is swallowed, inhaled, injected, or in any way by the body during which the normal functioning of the body interferes with a poison. Most are known poisons such as pesticides or cleaning agents. But actually any substance which means no life and when ingested in large amounts [...]

Traumatic wound

An injury (traumatic wound) is an injury that is caused by an external force or violence. A broken leg, a blow to the head, a tooth that has been released, which are all damaged by urgency. Fractures are among the most common emergencies. A fracture is, simply, a broken bone and occurs when the forces [...]

Sprains

A sprain occurs when trauma such as a violent twist or sprain, causes a joint to move beyond its normal range and the ligaments torn. The usual indications of a sprain are: Pain and tenderness in the affected area. Burgeoning swelling, sometimes accompanied by a discoloration of the skin. Limited use of the joint. Emergency [...]

Dislocation

A dislocation  is an injury in which the ends of bones from their normal position are wrung. In most cases, a disruption caused by a blow, fall or other trauma, but in some cases there is an underlying disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, or a congenital weakness of the ligaments. It is also possible that [...]

Traumatic amputation

An amputation is the removal, usually through surgery, one of the limbs, a limb or an organ. When an amputation due to injuries, such as a finger, toe or larger body is torn, it is an emergency which requires immediate medical attention. There are several additional hazards and risks, including blood loss, shock and infection. [...]