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You have pain directly over the bones of an injured joint. You have re-injured an area that has been injured a few times in the past. You have a severe sprain.
Calmly reassure the injured person. Add more bandages as needed. If the blood seeps through the bandage, add more gauze or cloth on top of the existing bandage.
A stroke occurs when there's bleeding in the brain or when blood flow to the brain is blocked. Within minutes of being deprived of essential nutrients, ...
Following guidelines to care for minor cuts and scrapes can help you avoid infection and heal faster.
Therefore, treat loss of consciousness as a medical emergency until the symptoms are relieved and the cause is known. Talk to your health care provider if you ...
Hot, dry skin or heavy sweating. Nausea and vomiting. Flushed skin. Rapid pulse. Rapid breathing. Headache. Fainting. Seizure. Coma.
Overview. A fever is a rise in body temperature. It's often a sign of infection. Fever itself most often is harmless and it may play a role in fighting ...
When to seek emergency care · Severe burns. · Confusion. · Difficulty breathing. · Heart rhythm problems. · Cardiac arrest. · Muscle pain and contractions. · Seizures.
With a puncture wound, stop the bleeding, and clean, medicate and cover it. If the wound is severe or becomes infected, seek medical help.
If you suspect a back or neck (spinal) injury, do not move the affected person. Permanent paralysis and other serious complications can result.
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