INHALATION INJURIES
INHALATION INJURIES Inhalation injuries include thermal (heat) and chemical (smoke, noxious gas) inhalations. A third type of inhalation injury is aspiration (inhalation) of stomach contents; blood; or ocean, river, lake,…
AMPUTATION
AMPUTATION Amputation is detachment of a body part, such as an ear, finger, or foot. It is usually associated with a serious force or crushing injury, such as an animal…
ALLERGIC REACTION
ALLERGIC REACTION A severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) can be life-threatening. It is caused by exposure to insect and animal venoms (such as wasp or jellyfish stings), plant products, medications, or…
GENERAL FIRST-AID PRINCIPLES
GENERAL FIRST-AID PRINCIPLES In all first-aid situations, the rescuer must remain calm. If you panic, you will lose control of the victim, as well as of yourself. To establish authority,…
CHEST PAIN
CHEST PAIN Chest pain may be a manifestation of a variety of disorders, ranging from a harmless chest cold or heartburn to a life-threatening heart attack. To try to attain…