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grasp with tweezers
if parts still there, seek medical attention - ANSWERS-what is the first
aid for tick bites
wipe off stinger or tentacle
wash with vinegar
place in hot water
severe: EMS - ANSWERS-what is the first aid for marine animal sting
control bleeding
wash site
bandage
severe: EMS
save tissue that was bitten off - ANSWERS-what is the first aid for
human or animal bites
carb-electrolite drink
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treat like heat exhaustion - ANSWERS-what is the first aid for
exertional dehydration
symptoms include sweating, thirst, muscle twitches, pale cool moist
skin, headache, nausea and vomiting, weakness, dizziness, faints or
collapses
first aid is move them to cooler place, remove excess clothing, lie down
and elevate legs, apply cool cloth to head and torso, sports drink, gets
worse: activate EMS - ANSWERS-what is the first aid and symptoms
for heat exhaustion
symptoms include decreasing mental status, hot red skin
first aid is move them to cooler place, apply cool cloth to head and torso,
apply ice pack to neck, groin, and armpits, put in recovery position,
cooling until EMS arrives, don't give food or water by mouth -
ANSWERS-what is the first aid and symptoms for heatstroke
symptoms include pale, cold skin, shivering, difficulty speaking, loss of
coordination, altered mental status
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first aid is move them to a warmer place, give dry clothes and blankets,
cover head and neck, activate EMS if it gets worse - ANSWERS-what is
the first aid and symptoms for hypothermia
intense chest pain, heavy sweating, denial
do CPR if you have to, maybe AED - ANSWERS-symptoms and first
aid of heart attack
pale, sweaty, altered mental status, hunger
give them sugar - ANSWERS-symptoms and first aid of hypoglisemic
(low sugar for diabetics)
pale, sweaty, altered mental status, hunger
ask SAMPLE, assist in giving insulin - ANSWERS-symptoms and first
aid of hyperglisemic (high sugar for diabetics)
call EMS epipen hold 10 sec - ANSWERS-first aid of anafloaxis/allergic
reaction
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