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How should I care for a sucking chest wound?

To care for a sucking chest wound, cover the wound with a large occlusive dressing. A piece of... Full Answer

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How should I care for a tooth injury?

If a person’s tooth is knocked out, control the bleeding and save the tooth so it may... Full Answer

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How should I care for a lip or gum injury?

For injuries that penetrate the lip, place a rolled dressing between the lip and the gum. You... Full Answer

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How should I care for a mouth injury?

If the person is bleeding from the mouth and you do not suspect a serious head, neck, or spinal... Full Answer

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How should I care for a nose injury?

In most cases, you can control bleeding by having the person sit with the head slightly... Full Answer

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How should I care for a wound with an embedded object?

If an object, such as a knife or a piece of glass or metal, is embedded in a wound, do not... Full Answer

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How should I handle a severed body part?

Put the wrapped part in a plastic bag and seal the bag. Keep the part cold and bag cool by... Full Answer

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How should I care for a crush injury?

Care for specific injuries found and assume that internal injuries are present. Also care for... Full Answer

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How do I treat sunburn?

Care for a radiation (sun) burn as you would for any thermal (heat) burn. Always cool the... Full Answer

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How should I care for an electrical burn?

If you encounter a person with an electrical burn, you should: Never go near the person until... Full Answer

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How should I care for a chemical burn?

When caring for chemical burns it is important to remember that the chemical will continue to... Full Answer

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Should I keep a burned person warm?

When a person suffers a burn, he or she is less able to regulate body temperature. As a result,... Full Answer

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How should I care for a heat burn?

Follow these basic steps when caring for a heat burn: Check the scene for safety. Stop the... Full Answer

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How should I care for a major open wound?

A major open wound has serious tissue damage and severe bleeding. To care for a major open wound,... Full Answer

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How should I care for a minor open wound?

To care for a minor open wound, follow these general guidelines: Use a barrier between your... Full Answer

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