First aid
Master crucial first aid techniques with our detailed guides. Handle emergencies confidently, promote safety, and quickly respond to injuries. Explore essential first aid tips now!
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Walking barefoot on the grass or the beach can be quite idyllic and refreshing. But when a piece of glass lodges into your foot, the once pleasurable experience can quickly turn negative. The irritation and pain of having a piece of glass stuck in your foot can be quite overwhelming. Wood and metal pieces can...
When a piece of glass is stuck in a wound, it can prove to be extremely painful. If you don’t remove the glass and treat the wound immediately, it can result in an infection. In the case of a piece of glass being stuck in a wound, we recommend removing it as soon as possible in order to avoid an allergic...
Irrigating a wound with saline solution creates a perfect environment in which a wound can heal optimally. Cleaning a wound with saline solution is necessary in removing dirt, debris and tissue from the area. Once the wound is cleaned, it is easier for a clinician to examine the wound and start a treatment...
Jalapenos (or jalapeños to use the correct stylization) provide a spicy deliciousness to a whole host of different recipes. They are not the hottest chile on the market, but some of them can reach up to half a million Scoville heat units. Not something to be sniffed at in terms of hot peppers. While...
The recovery process of a wound may be different from one person to another. There are many mitigating factors including the condition of a person's immune system, any comorbidities and, of course, how the wound was sustained. However, if you receive a small open wound such as a cut, the wound healing...
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Burns are among the most common household injuries, caused by cooking, using certain electric appliances or carrying out electrical repairs. It's important to know how to identify the type of burn you've sustained and seek urgent medical attention. Although first-degree burns are the most common, second-degree...
The human body is an amazing thing and its ability to heal itself is one of its most extraordinary facets. When we suffer a wound, whether from an abrasion, trauma or disease, we want to nurture it through the healing process as best we can. This is because, if we don't, the wound may not heal properly...
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Cuts can vary from minor scrapes, shallow cuts to deep wounds requiring stitches and surgery. The skin is an amazing organ that protects the body against infections. Once opened, however, the risk of infection increases greatly. There are some easy ways so you can recognize the signs that a wound is...
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When we are riding a motorcycle or are just walking down the pavement, we can be at risk of lightly touching the hot motorcycle exhaust pipe leaving us with a painful burn. These wounds are usually second-degree burns since the injury turns into a blister. However, in some cases it can be a third degree...
Whether in a hurry, excited about something delicious or simply not paying attention, it is common for food to get stuck in our throat because we haven't chewed properly. With hard, crunchy or large pieces of food, this is even more likely. While the majority of cases will find that food stuck in the throat...
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Burns are defined as injuries to body's soft tissues due to high or low temperatures. They can be produced by different types of factors: physical, electrical, chemical or radiation. They are also further categorised by the depth of injury to the affected skin as: First degree, second degree and third degree....
You will be hard pressed to go into a drug store or supermarket and not see pictures of aloe vera leaves plastered on various toiletries. This is because aloe vera has been used as a home remedy for various aliments for centuries (at least). It has found its way into cosmetic and general hygiene products....
The smallest of oversights when using the oven, the grill or the hob can leave you with a painful burn. For these types of accidents, and only when it is a first degree burn, you can ease the burn with some useful tricks you can do at home. At oneHOWTO we'll give you some hints and tips so that you'll...