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10 myths about first aid that can lead to bad consequences
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In an emergency situation when it is important to provide assistance as soon as possible, the first thing we remember is the recommendations of friends and relatives. But even the most popular tips can sometimes lead to tragic consequences.
Site collected 10 major mistakes in first aid so you are not confused in the right time and was able to help the victim, not to harm.
1. Apply ice to the bruise
Why is it wrong Ice helps to remove the hematoma. But do not apply cold pack directly on the skin, otherwise you'll get frostbite.
How: Create a barrier between the skin and the ice fabric. Apply cold for 20 minutes, and then remove the ice from the damaged area for 20 minutes repeat this process several times.
2. Patient rubbing alcohol and vinegar at high temperature
Why is it wrong: Vinegar and alcohol are absorbed into the bloodstream. Rubbing alcohol will add to the disease of alcohol poisoning, and vinegar — poisoning acid. This is especially dangerous for children.
How Even though high temperature will help to drink plenty of liquids and cool the air in the room (16-18 degrees). Under these conditions, the organism will cope with temperatures up to 39 degrees independently.
3. Raise the person who lost consciousness
Why is it wrong If someone has lost consciousness, do not attempt to lift or pour cold water: this will only increase the spasm. And then don't let coffee or energy drinks to raise the pressure, because caffeine causes dehydration will only worsen the situation.
How: Raise the injured leg up, undo the compressing of the garment and do not allow him to stand immediately after you Wake up.
4. Use yogurt and sour cream as the first remedy for burns
Why is it wrong You will feel relief from this procedure only for the cool product for a hot lesion. The danger of popular a prescription is that the product dries, forming a film which disrupts the heat transfer processes (heat flows into the wound and affects the deeper layers of the skin).
How: Soak affected area in cool water for about 15 minutes. Never puncture a burn blister: so you removed a protective layer and leave the wound open to infection, which in most cases is formed of suppuration.
5. Attempt to reduce a dislocation
Why is it wrong: Cannot be set independently, which is similar to the dislocation, is often leads to additional injuries.
How: The injured limb should immobilize the victim and take him to the emergency room. The limb can be straightened forcibly, her privinchivayut convenient for the victim position (must be immobilized not only the location of a possible fracture, but also the two nearest joints).
6. Apply heat when stretching
Why is it wrong: The mistaken belief that when you stretch the muscles will help warm fabric. Heat increases blood flow, which leads to more swelling.
How: Use cold in the first days after the injury. It will reduce the inflammation of the tissues, and relieve pain. Within 48 hours provide full no load on the damaged area.
7. Cause an artificial vomiting in all cases of poisoning
Why is it wrong: In case of poisoning are usually advised to call the victim vomiting. However, it should not be done in cases of suspected poisoning by acid, alkali and other corrosive substances.
How: Immediately call an ambulance. If you are sure vomiting is justified, don't use potassium permanganate, soda, milk, etc. All you need is lots of warm water.
8. Help to remove the speck from the eye
Why is it wrong In this case, there is a great risk of improper movement of the hands, which can lead to injury and even to deprive of vision.
How Close the affected eye with a gauze bandage and seek immediate medical attention. Only if the eyes were a chemical, immediately wash it with water.
9. Remove items from the wounds
Why is it wrong: You can get a splinter from a finger or a small glass shard from your hand, but never remove items from serious wounds. Foreign doctors hold things in place until the patient will be in the operating room. Otherwise there will be nothing to stop the bleeding, which will occur after the extraction of the subject and to compensate for the blood loss.
How: No matter how scary or look like a man with a knife in the leg or with a huge splinter in the chest, better take him to the nearest hospital, not help it rid itself of a foreign body.
10. Apply the ointment to the wound
Why is it wrong: The wound healed faster in the air, the ointment will create unwanted moisture.
How: Clean the wound under cool water with soap and cover with a clean, dry dressing.
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In an emergency situation when it is important to provide assistance as soon as possible, the first thing we remember is the recommendations of friends and relatives. But even the most popular tips can sometimes lead to tragic consequences.
Site collected 10 major mistakes in first aid so you are not confused in the right time and was able to help the victim, not to harm.
1. Apply ice to the bruise
Why is it wrong Ice helps to remove the hematoma. But do not apply cold pack directly on the skin, otherwise you'll get frostbite.
How: Create a barrier between the skin and the ice fabric. Apply cold for 20 minutes, and then remove the ice from the damaged area for 20 minutes repeat this process several times.
2. Patient rubbing alcohol and vinegar at high temperature
Why is it wrong: Vinegar and alcohol are absorbed into the bloodstream. Rubbing alcohol will add to the disease of alcohol poisoning, and vinegar — poisoning acid. This is especially dangerous for children.
How Even though high temperature will help to drink plenty of liquids and cool the air in the room (16-18 degrees). Under these conditions, the organism will cope with temperatures up to 39 degrees independently.
3. Raise the person who lost consciousness
Why is it wrong If someone has lost consciousness, do not attempt to lift or pour cold water: this will only increase the spasm. And then don't let coffee or energy drinks to raise the pressure, because caffeine causes dehydration will only worsen the situation.
How: Raise the injured leg up, undo the compressing of the garment and do not allow him to stand immediately after you Wake up.
4. Use yogurt and sour cream as the first remedy for burns
Why is it wrong You will feel relief from this procedure only for the cool product for a hot lesion. The danger of popular a prescription is that the product dries, forming a film which disrupts the heat transfer processes (heat flows into the wound and affects the deeper layers of the skin).
How: Soak affected area in cool water for about 15 minutes. Never puncture a burn blister: so you removed a protective layer and leave the wound open to infection, which in most cases is formed of suppuration.
5. Attempt to reduce a dislocation
Why is it wrong: Cannot be set independently, which is similar to the dislocation, is often leads to additional injuries.
How: The injured limb should immobilize the victim and take him to the emergency room. The limb can be straightened forcibly, her privinchivayut convenient for the victim position (must be immobilized not only the location of a possible fracture, but also the two nearest joints).
6. Apply heat when stretching
Why is it wrong: The mistaken belief that when you stretch the muscles will help warm fabric. Heat increases blood flow, which leads to more swelling.
How: Use cold in the first days after the injury. It will reduce the inflammation of the tissues, and relieve pain. Within 48 hours provide full no load on the damaged area.
7. Cause an artificial vomiting in all cases of poisoning
Why is it wrong: In case of poisoning are usually advised to call the victim vomiting. However, it should not be done in cases of suspected poisoning by acid, alkali and other corrosive substances.
How: Immediately call an ambulance. If you are sure vomiting is justified, don't use potassium permanganate, soda, milk, etc. All you need is lots of warm water.
8. Help to remove the speck from the eye
Why is it wrong In this case, there is a great risk of improper movement of the hands, which can lead to injury and even to deprive of vision.
How Close the affected eye with a gauze bandage and seek immediate medical attention. Only if the eyes were a chemical, immediately wash it with water.
9. Remove items from the wounds
Why is it wrong: You can get a splinter from a finger or a small glass shard from your hand, but never remove items from serious wounds. Foreign doctors hold things in place until the patient will be in the operating room. Otherwise there will be nothing to stop the bleeding, which will occur after the extraction of the subject and to compensate for the blood loss.
How: No matter how scary or look like a man with a knife in the leg or with a huge splinter in the chest, better take him to the nearest hospital, not help it rid itself of a foreign body.
10. Apply the ointment to the wound
Why is it wrong: The wound healed faster in the air, the ointment will create unwanted moisture.
How: Clean the wound under cool water with soap and cover with a clean, dry dressing.
Photos on the preview Lcosmo/depositphotos Lcosmo/depositphotos
via ru.depositphotos.com/119381808/stock-illustration-illustration-first-aid-caucasian-person.html?utm_source=Adme&utm_medium=freesub&utm_campaign=RU-brand
