Sometimes good intentions can play a cruel joke.
August 8 2019
Resuscitation physician, Ph.D., head of the department of anesthesiology and resuscitation of N. Yu.E. Veltischev Russian National Research Medical University named after V.I. N.I. Pirogov
Pound on the back if someone chokes not worth it. Let the person clear their throat. Patting will disrupt the breathing rhythm. There is a Heimlich trick. You need to go behind the victim’s back, tilt his torso slightly forward, put a clenched fist on the solar plexus and cover with the other hand. Sharp pressure on the peritoneum towards you and upwards will help remove the foreign object from the respiratory tract. You can resort to this method only when a person is no longer able to breathe on their own. In other cases, the best assistant is coughing.
Flush the stomach in case of poisoning Is a bad idea, especially when the reason is unclear. The poisonous substance will go back into the oral cavity. In addition, a person can drown. Give an adsorbent, it will remove toxins and stabilize the mucous barrier of the gastrointestinal tract. Activated carbon is also suitable for adults, it is contraindicated for children under 3 years old. Is the child older? Use with care. If the poisoning is severe, pallor, sharp pains, loss of consciousness are observed, it is better to call an ambulance.
Wrap up at high temperature also not necessary, this will only provoke a deterioration in the condition. 38-39 degrees? Apply wet wrap or compresses to help the body get rid of excess heat. Then the heat will be more easily tolerated and will subside faster.
Rubbing with alcohol for colds can only have a short-term effect. The temperature will drop for a short time, however, a spasm of the superficial vessels will occur, and they will cease to perform their function – soon the fever will return.
Lubricate burns with oil unacceptable. If there is an infection, it will spread faster. Under the fatty film, the temperature will rise, the degree of burn will increase. The damaged area needs to be cooled – attach an ice pack or put it under cold water.
Baking soda for heartburn – short-term measure. Making the solution right is not an easy task. By exceeding concentration, you will aggravate the process. Use special antacids.
Rub the skin in case of frostbite permissible in the first degree, although even then it is better to simply place the injured hands and feet in warmth, for example, under a blanket. Under the influence of low temperatures, the skin is damaged. By rubbing, you injure them even more, increasing the risk of spreading the infection. Warm up slowly under cool or lukewarm water, the pain will be less severe, and the consequences less dire. Drink warming drinks.
Apply tourniquet for bleeding need specialists. The measure is permissible if an artery or large vein is damaged. Application is possible only for a short time in order to have time to protect a person, take off clothes, organize the imposition of a pressure bandage. To do this, put a board or stick on the back of your hand or leg and wrap it tightly with a bandage.
Throw back your head with nosebleeds – big mistake. This makes it difficult to make a correct diagnosis. Pinch both sinuses with your fingers, apply ice to the base of the nose. Wait 10 minutes. Does not help? Make cotton swabs, soak in 2% hydrogen peroxide solution and place in nostrils. If there is no effect, call an ambulance.
Trying to unclench a person’s teeth during an epileptic seizure as dangerous as putting a spoon in his mouth. In this situation, the main thing is to create conditions for the patient so that he does not hit his head or get hurt on sharp corners. It is enough to hold the body a little. If you try to open the jaw, you can break the victim’s teeth. There is a chance that your fingers will be injured.
Note
Folk remedies that will not harm, but also will not bring much benefit:
– potato inhalations;
– mustard plasters;
– cans on the back;
– raspberry jam.
They only facilitate intoxication. They can lower the temperature, but they do not cure. Is the child sick? Drink it more often with tea with lemon, berry fruit drinks, drinks with ginger. Drinking plenty of fluids and colds will be beneficial. Do not rush to resort to other methods – consult your doctor.
Garlic contains phytoncides that help fight bacteria. To fight viruses, you will have to eat it in kilograms. Do not put garlic gruel into a clogged nose: it can burn the mucous membrane.