Unconsciousness - first aid - Overview
Loss of consciousness - first aid; Coma - first aid; Mental status change; Altered mental status Unconsciousness is when a person is unable to respond to people and activities. Often, this is called a coma or being in a comatose state. Other ... [... more]
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Insect bites and stings - Overview
Bedbug bite; Bee sting; Bites - insects, bees, and spiders; Black widow spider bite; Brown recluse bite; Flea bite; Honey bee or hornet sting; Lice bites; Mite bite; Scorpion bite; Spider bite; Wasp sting; Yellow jacket sting Insect bites and ... [... more]
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Genital injury - Overview
A genital injury is an injury to the genitals or perineum, the area between the legs. Genital injuries can be very painful and can bleed heavily. It can affect the reproductive organs as well as the bladder and urethra. The amount of damage can ... [... more]
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Skull fracture - Overview
Basilar skull fracture; Depressed skull fracture; Linear skull fracture A skull fracture is a fracture or break in the cranial (skull) bones. See also concussion. Skull fractures may occur with head injuries. Although the skull is tough, ... [... more]
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Shock - Overview
Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This can damage multiple organs. Shock requires immediate medical treatment and can get worse very rapidly. Shock can be caused by any condition ... [... more]
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Heart attack first aid - Overview
First aid - heart attack; First aid - cardiopulmonary arrest; First aid - cardiac arrest The average person waits 3 hours before seeking help for symptoms of a heart attack. Many heart attack victims die before they reach a hospital. The sooner ... [... more]
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Poison ivy - oak - sumac rash - Overview
Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are plants that commonly cause an allergic skin reaction. The result is typically an itching, red rash with bumps or blisters. Poison ivy is one of the most frequent causes of skin rash among children and adults who ... [... more]
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Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury - Overview
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury is a stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the ligament on the outside of the knee. The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) extends from the top, outside surface of the fibula (the bone on the outside ... [... more]
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Pressure ulcer - Overview
A pressure ulcer is an area of skin that breaks down when you stay in one position for too long without shifting your weight. This often happens if you use a wheelchair or you are bedridden, even for a short period of time (for example, after ... [... more]
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Chemical burn or reaction - Overview
Chemicals that touch skin can cause a limited skin reaction, an overall body reaction, or both. Chemical exposure is not always obvious. You should suspect chemical exposure if an otherwise healthy person becomes ill for no apparent reason, ... [... more]
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Near drowning - Overview
If a person has been rescued from a near-drowning situation, quick first aid and medical attention are very important. Knaut AL. Feldhaus KM. Submersion. In: Marx J. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 6th ed. St. Louis, ... [... more]
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Meniscus tears - Overview
Tear - meniscus; Knee injury - meniscus; Knee cartilage tear Meniscus tears refer to a tear in the shock-absorbing cartilage (meniscus) of the knee. The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage. Cartilage is found in certain joints and forms a ... [... more]
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