ANAPHYLAXIS
Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe, potentially fatal, systemic allergic reaction that can involve various areas of the body (such as the skin, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and cardiovascular system). more

BEE STINGS
There are bee stings that require emergency treatment especially when the person goes into shock or exhibits swelling and difficulty in breathing.  more

BLACK EYE
The so-called black eye is caused by bleeding beneath the skin around the eye. Sometimes a black eye indicates a more extensive injury, even a skull fracture, particularly if the area around both eyes is bruised or if there has been head trauma. more

BLISTERS  
A raised tender lump filled with fluid usually appears on the skin due to friction, allergy, burns, viral infection, etc. it usually heals 3 to 7 days.  more

BRUISE 
Bruise or contusion occurs when there is trauma to the soft tissue which includes blood vessels. During a blow or a fall, the capillaries leak blood just underneath the skin which causes the discoloration. Bruises of no apparent reason may be signs of bleeding disorder or systemic disease.  more

BURNS
Burn is the most severe, damaging the entire thickness of the skin. more

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)  
This is a procedure used when the victim is not breathing no pulse is perceived.  more

CHOKING  
Choking occurs when the victim is unable to breathe due to a piece of food or foreign object blocks the windpipe. There are instances when the victim can breathe in enough air to cough out and dislodge the object. But in cases of full blockage, quick medical attention is needed.  more

CONVULSION  
Convulsion or seizure is caused by episode of uncontrolled bioelectrical discharge in the brain. Epileptic patients who suffer from frequent seizures require immediate medical attention. Children with high fever must be treated immediately to prevent convulsions and brain damage.  more

CORNEAL ABRASION (scratch)
The most common types of eye injury involve the cornea — the clear, protective "window" at the front of the eye. Contact with dust, dirt, sand, wood shavings, metal particles or even an edge of a piece of paper can scratch or cut the cornea. more

CUTS AND ABRASIONS  
Minor cuts and grazes are day-to-day occurrences and need first aid or home treatment.  more

CUTS AND SCRAPES
Cuts and scrapes are injuries that break the outer protective layer of skin. A cut occurs when the skin is pierced or sliced; a scrape, when the skin is visibly abraded or roughed up. more

DISLOCATION
A dislocation is an injury in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions. The cause is usually trauma, such as a blow or fall, but can be an underlying disease such as rheumatoid arthritis. more

DOG BITES  
Rabies is a deadly viral disease that can be transmitted to a person by an infected animal.  more

DROWNING  
Lay the victim out of the water. Sputtering or coughing indicates that the victim is breathing. Put him in recovery position to drain the water from his lungs and airway.  more

ELECTRIC SHOCK    
Electric shock occurs when a person touches frayed wires or faulty electrical appliances with wet hands or while standing on a wet ground.  more

EYE INJURY  
Foreign objects can cause redness and irritation. Some injuries like tearing of the cornea, chemical burn and eyeball injury needs immediate medical attention.  more

FAINTING 
Temporary loss of consciousness is due to lack of blood supply in the brain. This is brought about by severe pain, hunger, shock, stress, breathing stuffy air, exhaustion, etc.  more

FIRST AID BASICS    
Check the following when you approach an injured person: a.  Airway -  check if the victim's airway is not blocked by the tongue, secretions or foreign body; b.  Breathing -  check if the victim is breathing.  If not, administer artificial respiration.  more

FISH HOOK IN THE SKIN  
Unlike any other splinters, fish hooks are not easy to remove due to the barbs present. Remove it only if there is no medical aid available, if the hook is not deeply embedded or if the barb is visible. It is best to let a doctor remove fish hooks.  more

FOOD POISONING  
It is a result from eating contaminated food by bacteria, viruses, tiny animals, parasites, toxic chemicals, etc. Person suffers from diarrhea, abdominal cramps, blurred or double vision.  more

FOREIGN BODIES IN THE EAR    
Same with the nose, children may put objects inside their ears. Sometimes insects may crawl or fly and get stuck inside. Most common is the cotton. It gets stuck while we clean our ears.  more

FOREIGN BODIES IN THE NOSE  
Children have tendencies to place objects in their noses. If a child presents the following signs, he may have an object inside his nose.  more

FRACTURE AND DISLOCATION PART I  
Broken bones or fractures are results of hard falls or strong blows. While dislocation, the bones in a joint are jerked out of place. Both show intense pain, limited movement of the affected area, swelling and deformity. When not sure, always treat the injury as fracture.  more

FRACTURE AND DISLOCATION PART II  
Before medical help arrives and you have to move the victim, you have to immobilize the broken part.  more

HEAD INJURY  
It can occur at home, sports, traffic, work or even gunshot. Even without any external injuries, a hard blow on the head is still considered as a head injury since there is always the possibility of internal damage.  more

HEAT STROKE  
If the body’s cooling mechanism fails in humid atmosphere or due to overexposure to heat, heat stroke sets in.  more

HEIMLICH MANEUVER  
This procedure is done to dislodge foreign object on a choking victim.  more

HUMAN BITES
Human bites can be as dangerous or more dangerous than animal bites because of the types of bacteria and viruses contained in the human mouth  more

INSECT BITES  
Insect bites appear as tiny pricks on the skin. They are usually painful or itchy. Most insect bites are irritative but some needs medical attention like bites of Aedes mosquito infected with dengue fever.  more

MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION  
For patients who has stopped respiration however still has a pulse, this is an effectual way of infusing air to the lungs.  more

NOSEBLEED  
Most types of nosebleed can be treated at home, but some may be symptoms of an underlying disease. This condition is very common in children and those who take large amounts of alcohol and anti-coagulants.  more

SEVERE BLEEDING  
Applying pressure can easily stop the bleeding from shallow wounds.  Severe bleeding is fatal from large or deep wounds and can be very fatal.  more

SNAKE BITE  
Always consider all snake bites poisonous and go to the nearest emergency room immediately.  more

SPLINTERS IN THE SKIN    
Wood splinters and pieces of glass that puncture skin superficially can be taken out by using clean needles and tweezers. But if the foreign body is deeply embedded or under a joint, professional medical help is advised.  more

SUNBURN
Overexposure to the sun causes sunburn. The ultraviolet rays of the sun can produce a painful burn that can be as severe as first or second degree. Reflection of water, sand or snow can also intensify the sun's burning rays. more

 

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