Tag: Wound
Carbolic acid It is an agent used for preventing the growth of microorganism. But it cannot kill microorganisms. Features: It is a hygroscopic and highly corrosive substance. It is …
Dressings and types of bandages Bandaging is the process of covering a wound or an injured part. The aims of bandaging are as follows. To prevent contamination of a …
Emergency Care A summary of emergency first aid measures for various types of condition is shown in the following table. Measures Condition and Emergency measures Any emergency- Assess the …
Emergency Care A summary of emergency first aid measures for various types of condition is shown in the following table. Measures Condition and Emergency measures Any emergency- Assess the …
Prevention of rabies and its first aid treatment A case of rabid dog bites are immediately notified. All pets should be vaccinated. Stray dogs should be eliminated. First Aid …
Dog Bite A person may by bitten by a domestic dog or a stray dog. A domestic god may or may not be immunized against babies. It is immunized; …
Sea Urchin Sting The spine of a sea urchin can break off in the skin causing local burning and numbness. The wounds heal slowly and the rate of infection …
Burns-Characteristics of burns: First degree, Second Degree and third Degree Surface area of body burnt: it can be found out using the ‘rule of nines’. It is used very …