Treatment for a fractured clavicle in babies is usually carried out simply by immobilizing the affected arm. However, in most cases it is not necessary to use an immobilizing sling, as in adults, and it is only advisable to attach the sleeve on the affected side to the baby’s clothes with a diaper pin, for […]
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Knowing what to do in the face of the most common domestic accidents can not only reduce the severity of the accident, but also save a life. The accidents that most frequently happen at home are burns, nosebleeds, poisoning, cuts, electric shocks, falls, suffocation and bites. Therefore, see how to act in the face of […]
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Blows to the head generally do not need to be treated urgently, however, when the trauma is very severe, such as what happens in traffic accidents or falls from great heights, it is necessary to know what to do to reduce or avoid possible complications . Therefore, it is important to call an ambulance, check […]
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A fall can happen due to accidents at home or at work, when climbing on chairs, tables and slipping down stairs, but it can also occur due to fainting, dizziness or hypoglycemia that can be caused by the use of specific medications or some diseases. Before treating a person who has suffered a serious fall, […]
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When someone with diabetes is injured, it is very important to pay attention to the injury, even if it seems very small or simple, as in the case of cuts, scrapes, blisters or calluses, as there is a greater risk of the wound not healing properly and causing a serious infection. This care can be […]
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Elbow dislocation is a very common injury in children, which occurs in the event of a fall with arms outstretched or when the child is suspended by just one arm, for example. Elbow dislocation can also happen in athletes during training or competition, and the act of placing the elbow back in its anatomical position […]
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Before dressing simple wounds, such as a small cut on your finger, it is important to wash your hands and, if possible, put on clean gloves to avoid contaminating the wound. In other types of more complicated wounds, such as burns or bedsores, it is necessary to take other care and, in some of these […]
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During times of emergency or catastrophe, such as earthquakes, when it is necessary to leave your home, or during epidemics, when it is recommended to stay indoors, it is very important to have a survival kit prepared and always on hand. This kit must contain water, food, medicines and all types of important supplies to […]
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First aid in sport is mainly related to muscle injuries, wounds and fractures. Know how to act in these situations and what to do so that the condition does not worsen, as in cases of fractures, for example, unnecessary movement can worsen the degree of injury to the bone. Another recurring situation during sports is […]
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To be able to help a diabetic, it is important to know whether it is an episode of excess blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or a lack of blood sugar (hypoglycemia), as both situations can happen. Hyperglycemia is more common in diabetics who do not receive adequate treatment or do not follow a balanced diet, while hypoglycemia […]
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