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Long-term wear acrylic adhesive ideal for typical applications including: Medical device component Patient monitoring Medical device assembly Sensor Components
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Typical Applications include; Electrodes: ECG, EKG, TENS AED defibrillator pads Medical device mounting Transdermal delivery system
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Typical Applications include; Surgical drape fabrication and assembly Medical device assembly Medical device attachment Surgical drape attachment: drape to drape, drape to skin
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Typical Applications include: Electrodes (EKG, ECG, TENS) Mounting and laminating electronic components Medical device component Patient monitoring Medical device assembly Sensor components Sensor components Pulse oximetry
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Typical Applications include; Medical device attachment Medical device assembly Surgical drape fabrication and assembly Surgical drape attachment: drape to drape, drape to skin Toupee attachment
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Typical Applications include; General purpose laminting for paper, felt, foam and plastic Assembly and fastening of components General purpose splicing applications
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Typical Applications include; Laminating paper, felt, sponge, rubber, foam,and plastic Gasket Assembly Mounting nameplates, decals, and plastic trim
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Product Description: A moderate mass 2.5 mils and 1.5 mils of high tack, modified acrylic adhesive coated on both sides of 1/2 mil polyester film. Exhibits excellent adhesion to vinyl and painted metal surfaces along with good adhesion to sponge rubbers. Product Use: Applications where good resistance to plasticized vinyl extrusions is required.
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Teens and Talk: What's a Parent to Do? Even if you think you have a wonderful relationship with your child, when he or she becomes a teenager, communication may become a problem. A simple parent-child conversation often isn't simple anymore when the child turns into an adolescent. When kids get to be teenagers, they think differently than children. There's a shift from concrete to abstract reasoning. As kids move into adolescence, they no longer accept things just on face value. All of a sudden they hav...
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Signs and tests If you have pneumonia, you may be working hard to breathe, or breathing fast. Crackles are heard when listening to your chest with a stethoscope. Other abnormal breathing sounds may also be heard through the stethoscope or via percussion (tapping on your chest wall). The health care provider will likely order a chest x-ray if pneumonia is suspected. Some patients may need other tests, including: Arterial blood gases to see if enough oxygen is getting into your blood from the lungs CBC to...
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Signs and tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam and use a stethoscope to listen to the lungs and heart. The following may be detected: Crackles in the lungs, called rales Abnormal heart sounds Increased heart rate (tachycardia) Pale or blue skin color (pallor or cyanosis) Rapid breathing (tachypnea) Possible tests include: Complete blood count (CBC) to check for anemia and reduced red cell count Other blood tests to measure blood chemistries and kidney function Blood oxygen levels ...
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Signs and tests The following lab tests may be done to see how well your lungs are working: Arterial blood gases Pulse oximetry The following imaging tests can help determine where the blood clot is located: Chest x-ray CT angiogram of the chest Pulmonary ventilation/perfusion scan Pulmonary angiogram Other tests that may be done include: Chest CT scan Chest MRI scan D-dimer level Doppler ultrasound exam of an extremity ECG Echocardiogram Plethysmography of the legs Venography of the legs Support Groups...
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Signs and tests Allergy testing may be helpful in identifying allergens in people with persistent asthma. Common allergens include pet dander, dust mites, cockroach allergens, molds, and pollens. Common respiratory irritants include tobacco smoke, pollution, and fumes from burning wood or gas. The doctor will use a stethoscope to listen to the lungs. Asthma-related sounds may be heard. However, lung sounds are usually normal between asthma episodes. Tests may include: Arterial blood gas Blood tests to m...
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Signs and tests A physical examination shows: Respiratory distress Crackles or decreased breath sounds when listening to the chest with a stethoscope Tests performed may include: Arterial blood gases Blood cultures Chest x-ray or CT scan Complete blood count ( CBC ) Sputum culture Sputum gram stain Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Most patients respond to treatment and improve within 2 weeks. However, hospital-acquired pneumonia can be very severe and sometimes life-threatening.
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Signs and tests Your health care provider will take a medical history that includes many questions about your jobs (past and present), hobbies, and other activities that may have exposed you to silica. The health care provider will also do a physical exam. Tests to confirm the diagnosis and rule out similar diseases include: Chest x-ray Pulmonary function tests Purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test (for tuberculosis) Support Groups Joining a support group where you can meet other people with silic...
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Signs and tests Your doctor may order a blood test that looks for proteins called antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA), which are often found in people with active Wegener's granulomatosis. However, it is not foolproof -- the test may be negative in some patients. Urinalysis is done to look for signs of kidney disease such as protein and blood in the urine. Sometimes urine is collected over 24 hours to better check how the kidneys are working. A biopsy is needed to confirm the diagnosis. The exa...
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Signs and tests Fluid can be removed with a needle (thoracentesis) from the pleural space. However, in most cases, the tuberculosis bacteria cannot be found in the fluid by examining it under a microscope or by trying to grow the bacteria in the laboratory from a sample of pleural fluid (culture). The best way to make the diagnosis is to remove a piece of the lining of the lung (pleural tissue) by biopsy. This is more likely to reveal the disease-causing organism through a culture or by examining it und...
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Signs and tests A physical examination may reveal crackling sounds in the lungs and a rapid pulse (heart rate). The following tests may also help diagnose this condition: Arterial blood gas Blood culture Bronchoscopy Chest x-ray Complete blood count ( CBC ) CT scan of the chest Sputum culture Swallowing studies Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The outcome depends on: The severity of the pneumonia The type of bacteria causing the pneumonia How much of the lungs are involved If acute respiratory fa...
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Signs and tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam. Dry, crackling breath sounds may be heard when listening to the chest with a stethoscope. The health care provider may notice nasal flaring . The following tests may be done: Blood tests to check for connective tissue diseases Bronchoscopy with biopsy Chest x-ray CT scan of the chest Lung biopsy Measurement of the blood oxygen level at rest or during exertion Pulmonary function tests Support Groups For additional information and reso...
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Signs and tests Your health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history. You will be asked whether you smoke, and if so, how much and for how long you have smoked. When listening to your chest with a stethoscope, your health care provider can sometimes hear fluid around the lungs or areas of partial lung collapse. Each of these findings could (but does not always) suggest cancer. Small cell lung cancer has usually spread to other parts of your body by the time...
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Signs and tests During a physical examination, the health care provider may notice a clubbed appearance of the fingers. The tumor is usually found by accident when a chest x-ray is done for other reasons. Other tests that may show benign mesothelioma include: CT scan of the chest Open lung biopsy Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The outcome is expected to be good with prompt treatment. The condition may return in about 1 out of 10 cases. It may reoccur as long as 10 years later. Calling your heal...
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Signs and tests Abnormal fluid collection in the abdomen Abnormal heart sounds Bluish color to the skin ( cyanosis ) Enlargement of the liver Swelling (distension) of the neck veins, indicating high right-heart pressures Swelling of the ankles The following tests may help diagnose cor pulmonale: Blood antibody tests Blood test for brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) Chest x-ray CT scan of the chest Echocardiogram Lung biopsy (rarely performed) Measurement of blood oxygen by arterial blood gas ( ABG ) Pulmon...
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Signs and tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history. Your symptoms may have a pattern of getting worse with a specific workplace environment or substance. The health care provider may hear wheezing when listening to the chest with a stethoscope. The following tests may be used to diagnose this condition: Blood tests to detect specific antibodies to the suspected substance Bronchial provocation test (test measuring reaction to the suspected a...
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Signs and tests The doctor may hear crackles or other abnormal breath sounds when listening to the chest with stethoscope. Reduced or absent breath sounds can be an important sign, because it may mean there is a buildup of fluid between the chest wall and lung. Tests may include: Arterial blood gases Blood culture Bronchoscopy Chest CT scan (in certain cases) Chest x-ray Complete blood count Lung biopsy (in certain cases) Sputum gram stain Urine tests (to diagnose Legionnaire's disease ) Support Groups ...
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Signs and tests The doctor may hear crackles in the lungs. Often, the physical examination is normal. The following tests may be done: Chest x-ray Arterial blood gases test Pulmonary function tests High-resolution CT scan of the chest Bronchoscopy with saline wash of the lungs (lavage) Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Some people with this condition go into remission. Others develop worsening respiratory failure. Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if you develop symp...
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Signs and tests The best test for COPD is a simple lung function test called spirometry. This involves blowing out as hard as one can into a small machine that tests lung capacity. The test can be interpreted immediately and does not involve exercising, drawing blood, or exposure to radiation. Using a stethoscope to listen to the lungs can also be helpful, although sometimes the lungs sound normal even when COPD is present. Pictures of the lungs (such as X-rays and CT scans) can be helpful but sometimes...
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Signs and tests A physical examination may show: Abnormal heart sounds (especially a splitting of the second heart sound) Enlargement of the veins in the neck Feeling of a pulse over the breastbone Heart murmur Leg swelling Liver and spleen swelling Normal breathing sounds In the early stages of the disease, the exam may be normal or almost normal. The condition may take several months to diagnose. Asthma causes similar symptoms and must be ruled out. Tests may include: Cardiac catheterization Chest x-r...
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Signs and tests Tests that may be done include: CBC with differential Chest x-ray Coccidioidin skin test Sputum KOH test Coccidioides complement fixation titer to measure antibodies to the Coccidioides fungus in the blood Sputum culture A biopsy of tissue may be done to determine the area of disseminated disease: Bone marrow biopsy Liver biopsy Open lung biopsy Skin lesion biopsy A brain and nervous system (neurological) examination may show abnormalities. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) People ...
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Signs and tests The health care provider will listen to your chest with a stethoscope. Crackle-like sounds called rales may be heard. Rales suggest inflammation of the lung tissue. A blood count test shows increased white blood cells, particularly eosinophils . Chest x-ray usually shows abnormal shadows called infiltrates. They may disappear with time or reappear in different areas of the lung. A bronchoscopy with washing may show a large number of eosinophils. Gastric lavage may show signs of the ascar...
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Signs and tests Your doctor may hear abnormal lung sounds called crackles (rales) when listening to your chest with a stethoscope. Lung changes due to chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis may be seen on chest x-ray . Other tests may include: Aspergillus precipitins test Bronchoscopy with washings and biopsy CBC High-resolution CT scan of the chest Hypersensitivity pneumonitis antibody panels Pulmonary function tests Video-assisted or open-lung biopsy Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Most symptoms...
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Signs and tests Chest x-ray Cytology of pleural fluid Open lung biopsy Pleural biopsy Thoracic CT Mesotheliomas are often hard to diagnose under the microscope. It can be hard to distinguish between this type of tumor and other conditions and tumors of the pleura. More than one specialist may be involved in examining the biopsy. It may take some time for the diagnosis to be made. Support Groups You can ease the stress of illness by joining a support group where members share common experiences and probl...
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Signs and tests The health care provider will hear abnormal lung sounds such as crackles and decreased breath sounds when listening to the chest with a stethoscope. Tests include: Antibody titer (rising titer over time is a sign of infection) Blood culture (grows chlamydia ) Blood gases CT scan of the chest Sputum culture X-ray of the chest Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Full recovery is expected. Calling your health care provider Antibiotics are needed to treat this infection. If you develop s...
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Signs and tests A physical examination may show abnormalities throughout the body. Tests used to diagnose disseminated histoplasmosis may include: Abdominal CT scan Abdominal ultrasound Biopsy or culture of affected organs, bone marrow, liver, lymph node, lung, or skin Blood cultures Chest x-ray Complete blood count ( CBC ) Histoplasma urinary antigen test MRI scan of the affected organs Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The disease may progress rapidly and death can occur. Calling your health car...
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Signs and tests To diagnose histoplasmosis, the doctor needs to find the fungus in the body, or evidence that your immune system is reacting to the fungus. Tests include: Antibody tests for histoplasmosis (also called serologies) Biopsy of infection site Bronchoscopy (usually only done if symptoms are severe or you have an abnormal immune system) Complete blood count (CBC) with differential Chest CT scan Chest x-ray (might show a lung infection or pneumonia) Sputum culture (often not positive, even if y...
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Signs and tests Tests that may be used to diagnose chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis include: Biopsy of infected tissue, such as open lung biopsy Bronchoscopy with transbronchial biopsy or bronchoalveolar lavage CBC Chest CT scan Chest x-ray Histoplasma complement fixation titer Histoplasma urinary antigen test (positive only if the person also has disseminated histoplasmosis) Immunodiffusion test Sputum culture and stain Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The infection usually goes away with antifu...
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Signs and tests Listening to the chest with a stethoscope ( auscultation ) reveals abnormal breath sounds , such as crackles that suggest fluid in the lungs. Often the blood pressure is low. Cyanosis (blue skin, lips, and nails caused by lack of oxygen to the tissues) is often seen. Tests used to diagnose ARDS include: Arterial blood gas Bronchoscopy CBC and blood chemistries Chest x-ray Sputum cultures and analysis Tests for possible infections Occasionally an echocardiogram or Swan-Ganz catheterizatio...
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Signs and tests Bronchoscopy Chest CT scan Chest x-ray Cytologic studies of pleural fluid or sputum Lung needle biopsy Surgical lung biopsy Support Groups You can ease the stress of illness by joining a support group where members share common experiences and problems. For this condition, see cancer support group . Expectations (prognosis) A cure is unlikely in most cases. It is rare for someone to live more than 5 years with metastatic cancer to the lungs. Rarely, patients with certain types of cancer ...
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Signs and tests A blood test is available to help detect CF. The test looks for variations in a gene known to cause the disease. Other tests use to diagnose CF include: Immunoreactive trypsinogen (IRT) test is a standard newborn screening test for CF. A high level of IRT suggests possible CF and requires further testing. Sweat chloride test is the standard diagnostic test for CF. A high salt level in the patient's sweat is a sign of the disease. Other tests that identify problems that can be related to ...
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Signs and tests Examination may show: Clubbing of the fingers or toes (in people with advanced disease) Enlarged or tender lymph nodes in the neck or other areas Fluid around a lung Unusual breath sounds (crackles) Tests may include: Biopsy of the affected tissue (rare) Bronchoscopy Chest CT scan Chest x-ray Interferon-gamma blood test such as the QFT-Gold test to test for TB infection Sputum examination and cultures Thoracentesis Tuberculin skin test Support Groups You can ease the stress of illness by...
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Signs and tests People with OHS are usually very overweight. Symptoms of OHS include: Bluish color in the lips, fingers, toes, or skin ( cyanosis ) Signs of right-side heart failure ( cor pulmonale ), such as swollen legs or feet, shortness of breath, or feeling tired after little effort Reddish complexion A short, thick neck and small airway passage in the mouth Tests to confirm OHS include: Sleep study Lung (pulmonary) function Arterial blood gas Doctors can tell OHS from obstructive sleep apnea by hi...
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Signs and tests Physical examination may show: Decreased breath sounds in the lungs Rapid, shallow, or slowed breathing Tests are usually not necessary, but may include: Bronchoscopy Laryngoscopy X-rays Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Prompt treatment is often successful. However, the condition is dangerous and may be fatal, even if treated. Calling your health care provider Airway obstruction is an emergency. It is a good idea to learn how to clear an airway of a foreign body by using a method ...
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Signs and tests The evaluation of an individual with flu symptoms should include a thorough physical exam and, in cases where pneumonia is suspected, a chest x-ray . Additional blood work may be needed. They may include a complete blood count , blood cultures, and sputum cultures. The most common method for diagnosing the flu is an antigen detection test, which is done by swabbing the nose and throat, then sending a sample to the laboratory for testing. The results of these tests can be available rapidl...
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Signs and tests Tests that may be done include: Bronchoscopy with culture Complete blood count (CBC) Chest x-ray Chest CT scan Lung biopsy Modified AFB smear of sputum Sputum culture Sputum Gram stain Thoracentesis with culture Tissue culture Tissue and fluid analysis Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Most people get better after treatment with antibiotics. Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if: You have symptoms of pulmonary actinomycosis Your symptoms get worse or d...
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Signs and tests During a physical examination, the doctor may feel small bubbles of air under the skin of the chest, arms, or neck. A chest x-ray or CAT scan of the chest may be done to confirm the presence of air in the mediastinum and help diagnose a hole in the trachea or esophagus. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The outlook depends on the disease or events that caused the pneumomediastinum. Calling your health care provider Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such a...
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Signs and tests The health care provider will listen to the lungs using a stethoscope. Wheezing sounds may be heard. Tests include: Chest x-ray Pulmonary function tests Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The outcome may be good as long as you can stop being exposed to the irritant. Chronic disability from industrial bronchitis is rare. Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if you are regularly exposed to dusts, fumes, strong acids, or other chemicals that can affect the l...
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Signs and tests The doctor will perform a physical exam. The exam may reveal: High blood pressure in the veins of the lungs Increased pressure in the neck vein (jugular vein) Fingernail clubbing Bluish coloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen ( cyanosis ) Swelling in the legs Your doctor may hear abnormal heart sounds when listening to the chest and lungs with a stethoscope. This type of exam is called auscultation . The following tests may be done: Arterial blood gases Chest x-ray Chest CT Cardiac ...
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Signs and tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam. Tests will be done to rule out other causes. For example, muscular dystrophy can make the rib muscles weak, and emphysema damages the lung tissue itself. A small stroke can affect the breathing center in the brain. Tests that may be done include: Blood gases Chest x-ray Hematocrit Lung function tests Overnight oxygen level measurements (oximetry) Serum bicarbonate Sleep study ( polysomnography ) Support Groups Expectations (prognosis...
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Signs and tests Persons with suspected pneumonia should have a complete medical evaluation, including a thorough physical exam and a chest x-ray -- especially since the physical exam may not always distinguish pneumonia from acute bronchitis or other respiratory infections. Depending on the severity of illness, additional studies may be done, include: Complete blood count (CBC) Blood cultures Blood tests for antibodies to specific viruses Bronchoscopy Open lung biopsy (only done in very serious illnesse...
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First Aid Have the person sit down, rest, and try to keep calm. Loosen any tight clothing. Ask if the person takes any chest pain medication for a known heart condition. Help the person take the medication (usually nitroglycerin, which is placed under the tongue). If the pain does not go away promptly with rest or within 3 minutes of taking nitroglycerin, call for emergency medical help. If the person is unconscious and unresponsive, call 911 (or your local emergency number), then begin CPR . If an infa...
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First Aid Make sure the cause of the burn has been removed. Try not to come in contact with it yourself. If the chemical is dry, brush off any excess. Avoid brushing it into your eyes. Remove any contaminated clothing or jewelry. Flush the chemicals off the skin surface using cool running water for 15 minutes or more. Treat the person for shock if he or she appears faint, pale, or if there is shallow, rapid breathing. Apply cool, wet compresses to relieve pain. Wrap the burned area with a dry sterile dr...
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First Aid 1. Shelter the person from the cold and move him or her to a warmer place. Remove any constricting jewelry and wet clothing. Look for signs of hypothermia (lowered body temperature) and treat accordingly. 2. If immediate medical help is available, it is usually best to wrap the affected areas in sterile dressings (remember to separate affected fingers and toes) and transport the person to an emergency department for further care. 3. If immediate care is not available, rewarming first aid may b...
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First Aid 1. Check the airways, breathing, and circulation. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR. 2. Avoid moving the victim (unless absolutely necessary) until medical help arrives. Instruct someone to call 911 (or the local emergency number) for medical assistance. 3. If the victim must be moved, take care to stabilize the head and neck. Place your hands on both sides of the head and under the shoulders. Do not allow the head to bend forward or backward, or to twist or turn. 4. Carefully check...
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First Aid If the barb of the hook has not entered the skin, pull the tip of the hook out in the opposite direction it went in. Otherwise, you can use one of the following methods for removal of a hook that is superficially (not deeply) embedded just beneath the skin: Fish line method: First, wash your hands with soap. Put a loop of fish line through the bend of the fishhook so that a quick jerk can be applied and the hook can be pulled out directly in line with the shaft of the hook. Holding onto the sh...
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First Aid Do not search the nose with cotton swabs or other tools. Doing so may push the object further into the nose. Have the person breathe through the mouth. He or she should avoid breathing in sharply, which may force the object in further. Once you known which side of the nose is affected, gently press the other nostril closed and have the person blow gently. Avoid blowing the nose too hard or repeatedly. If this method fails, get medical help. Do Not DO NOT try to remove an object that you cannot...
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First Aid 1. If safely possible, shut off the electrical current. Unplug the cord, remove the fuse from the fuse box, or turn off the circuit breakers. Simply turning off an appliance may NOT stop the flow of electricity. 2. Call for medical help. 3. If the current can't be turned off, use a non-conducting object, such as a broom, chair, rug, or rubber doormat to push the victim away from the source of the current. Do NOT use a wet or metal object. If possible, stand on something dry and non-conducting,...
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First Aid 1. Care for all wounds first before applying a splint. 2. An injured body part should usually be splinted in the position in which it was found. 3. Find something rigid to use as supports to make the splint such as sticks, boards, or even rolled up newspapers. If none can be found, use a rolled blanket or clothing. An injured body part can also be taped to an uninjured body part in order to prevent it from moving. For example, you can tape an injured finger to the finger next to it to keep it ...
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First Aid DO NOT perform these steps if the infant is coughing forcefully or has a strong cry -- either of which can dislodge the object on its own. Lay the infant face down, along your forearm. Use your thigh or lap for support. Hold the infant's chest in your hand and jaw with your fingers. Point the infant's head downward, lower than the body. Give up to 5 quick, forceful blows between the infant's shoulder blades. Use the heel of your free hand. IF THE OBJECT ISN'T FREE AFTER 5 BLOWS Turn the infant...
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First Aid Reassure the victim and try to keep them calm. As first aid is administered, be sensitive to the victim's privacy -- shield the injured area. To control bleeding, use direct pressure. Place a clean cloth or sterile dressing on any open wounds. If the vagina is bleeding severely, pack the area with sterile gauze or clean cloths unless a foreign body is suspected. Apply cold compresses to help reduce swelling. If the testicles have been injured, support them with a sling made from towels and app...
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First Aid Take prompt action and follow the steps below if you or someone else has an eye-related injury. SMALL OBJECT ON THE EYE OR EYELID The eye will often clear itself of tiny objects, like eyelashes and sand, through blinking and tearing. If not, take these steps: Tell the person not to rub the eye. Wash your hands before examining it. Examine the eye in a well-lighted area. To find the object, have the person look up and down, then side to side. If you can't find the object, grasp the lower eyelid...
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First Aid Follow the steps below, depending on the type of ear emergency. OBJECT IN THE EAR Calm and reassure the person. If the object is sticking out and easy to remove, gently remove it by hand or with tweezers. Then, get medical help to make sure the entire object was removed. If you think a small object may be lodged within the ear, but you cannot see it, DO NOT reach inside the ear canal with tweezers. You can do more harm than good. Try using gravity to get the object out by tilting the head to t...
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First Aid Apply ice immediately to reduce swelling. Wrap the ice in cloth -- avoid using ice directly on the skin. Apply ice for 10 to 15 minutes every 1 hour for the first day. Then, every 3 to 4 hours. Use ice for the first 3 days. After that, either heat or ice may be helpful. Rest the pulled muscle for at least a day. If possible, keep the pulled muscle elevated above the level of the heart. Avoid using a strained muscle while it is still painful. When the pain subsides, start activity slowly and in...
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First Aid FOR INHALED OBJECT Any child who may have inhaled an object should be seen by a doctor. Children with obvious breathing trouble may have a total airway blockage that requires emergency medical attention. If choking or coughing goes away, and the child does not have any other symptoms, he or she should be watched for signs and symptoms of infection or irritation. X-rays may be needed. Bronchoscopy may be necessary to make a definitive diagnosis and to remove the object. Antibiotics and respirat...
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First Aid Apply ice immediately to help reduce swelling. Wrap the ice in cloth -- DO NOT place ice directly on the skin. Try NOT to move the affected area. To help you do this, bandage the affected area firmly, but not tightly. ACE bandages work well. Use a splint if necessary. Keep the swollen joint elevated above the level of the heart, even while sleeping. Rest the affected joint for several days. Aspirin, ibuprofen, or other pain relievers can help. DO NOT give aspirin to children. Keep pressure off...
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First Aid How to perform the Heimlich maneuver: First ask, "Are you choking? Can you speak?" DO NOT perform first aid if the person is coughing forcefully and able to speak -- a strong cough can dislodge the object. Stand behind the person and wrap your arms around the person's waist. Make a fist with one hand. Place the thumb side of your fist just above the person's navel, well below the breastbone. Grasp the fist with your other hand. Make quick, upward and inward thrusts with your fist. Continue the...
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First Aid 1. Roll the person onto the back on a hard surface, keeping the back in a straight line while firmly supporting the head and neck. Expose the person's chest. 2. Open the person's mouth with your thumb and index finger, placing your thumb over the tongue and your index finger under the chin. If the object is visible and loose, remove it. If the person is older than age 8, sweep two fingers from one side of the throat to the other to attempt to remove the object. 3. Lift the person's chin while ...
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First Aid Call 911 for immediate medical help. Check the person's airway, breathing, and circulation. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR . Even if the person is able to breathe on his or her own, continue to check rate of breathing at least every 5 minutes until help arrives. If the person is conscious and does NOT have an injury to the head, leg, neck, or spine, place the person in the shock position. Lay the person on the back and elevate the legs about 12 inches. Do NOT elevate the head. If...
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First Aid If the wound is bleeding severely, call 911. Minor cuts and puncture wounds can be treated at home. Take the following steps. FOR MINOR CUTS Wash your hands with soap or antibacterial cleanser to prevent infection. Wash the cut thoroughly with mild soap and water. Use direct pressure to stop the bleeding. Apply antibacterial ointment and a clean bandage that will not stick to the wound. FOR MINOR PUNCTURES Wash your hands with soap or antibacterial cleanser to prevent infection. Use a stream o...
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First Aid When someone is drowning: Do NOT place yourself in danger. Do NOT get into the water or go out onto ice unless you are absolutely sure it is safe. Extend a long pole or branch to the person, or use a throw rope attached to a buoyant object, such as a life ring or life jacket. Toss it to the person, then pull him or her to shore. If you are trained in rescuing people, do so immediately only if you are absolutely sure it will not cause you harm. Keep in mind that people who have fallen through i...
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First Aid First aid is appropriate for external bleeding. If bleeding is severe, or if shock or internal bleeding is suspected, get emergency help immediately. Calm and reassure the person. The sight of blood can be very frightening. If the wound is superficial, wash it with soap and warm water and pat dry. Superficial wounds or scrapes are injuries that affect the top layers of skin and bleeding from such wounds is often described as "oozing," because it is slow. Lay the person down. This reduces the c...
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First Aid When a seizure occurs, the main goal is to protect the person from injury. Try to prevent a fall. Lay the person on the ground in a safe area. Clear the area of furniture or other sharp objects. Cushion the person's head. Loosen tight clothing, especially around the person's neck. Turn the person on his or her side. If vomiting occurs, this helps make sure that the vomit is not inhaled into the lungs. Look for a medical I.D. bracelet with seizure instructions. Stay with the person until he or ...
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First Aid Wash the skin thoroughly with soap and warm water. Because the plant oil enters skin quickly, try to wash it off within 30 minutes. Scrub under the fingernails with a brush to prevent the plant oil from spreading to other parts of the body. Wash clothing and shoes with soap and hot water. The plant oils can linger on them. Immediately bathe animals to remove the oils from their fur. Body heat and sweating can aggravate the itching. Stay cool and apply cool compresses to your skin. Calamine lot...
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First Aid Get medical help immediately if the person: Becomes unusually drowsy Behaves abnormally Develops a severe headache or stiff neck Loses consciousness, even briefly Vomits more than once For a moderate to severe head injury, take the following steps: Call 911. Check the person's airway, breathing, and circulation. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR . If the person's breathing and heart rate are normal but the person is unconscious, treat as if there is a spinal injury . Stabilize the h...
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First Aid 1. Keep the person calm, reassuring them that bites can be effectively treated in an emergency room. Restrict movement, and keep the affected area below heart level to reduce the flow of venom. 2. If you have a pump suction device (such as that made by Sawyer), follow the manufacturer's directions. 3. Remove any rings or constricting items because the affected area may swell. Create a loose splint to help restrict movement of the area. 4. If the area of the bite begins to swell and change colo...
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First Aid FOR MINOR BURNS If the skin is unbroken, run cool water over the area of the burn or soak it in a cool water bath (not ice water). Keep the area submerged for at least 5 minutes. A clean, cold, wet towel will also help reduce pain. Calm and reassure the person. After flushing or soaking, cover the burn with a dry, sterile bandage or clean dressing. Protect the burn from pressure and friction. Over-the-counter ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help relieve pain and swelling. Do NOT give children u...
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First Aid Stop bleeding by applying direct pressure. Cover the area with a wet cloth or bandage, then raise the area above the level of the heart, if possible. Call your local emergency number (such as 911) or local hospital for further advice. Crush injuries usually require emergency department evaluation, and surgery may be needed to fully correct and treat the problem. Do Not Call immediately for emergency medical assistance if
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First Aid Wear gloves, if possible when removing stingers. Wipe off stingers or tentacles with a towel. Wash the area with salt water. Soak the wound in as hot of water as the patient can tolerate for 30 - 90 minutes, if told to do so by trained personnel. For some types of stings/bites, you may be told to apply vinegar or a meat tenderizer/water solution to neutralize the venom. Do Not Do NOT attempt to remove stingers without protecting your own hands. Do NOT raise the affected body part above the lev...
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First Aid Calm and reassure the person. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap. If time allows, and you have some, put on a pair of protective gloves. If the area is NOT bleeding severely, wash the wound with mild soap and running water for 3 to 5 minutes and then cover the bite with a clean dressing. Remove the gloves, and wash your own hands again. If the area is actively bleeding, apply direct pressure with a clean, dry cloth until the bleeding is controlled. Raise the area. Get medical attention. Do N...
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First Aid Calm and reassure the person. Wear latex gloves or wash your hands thoroughly before attending to the wound. Wash hands afterwards, too. If the bite is not bleeding severely, wash the wound thoroughly with mild soap and running water for 3 to 5 minutes. Then, cover the bite with antibiotic ointment and a clean dressing. If the bite is actively bleeding, apply direct pressure with a clean, dry cloth until the bleeding stops. Raise the area of the bite. If the bite is on the hand or fingers, cal...
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First Aid Only provide medical care if you have the appropriate protective gear to prevent contaminating yourself: Check the person's breathing and pulse. Start CPR , if necessary. Have the person's remove their clothing and place the items in a sealed container. This stops ongoing contamination. Vigorously wash body with soap and water. Dry the body and wrap with soft, clean blanket. Call for emergency medical help and take the person to nearest emergency medical facility. REPORT EXPOSURE TO EMERGENCY ...
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First Aid For emergencies (severe reactions): Check the person's airways and breathing. If necessary, call 911 and begin rescue breathing and CPR . Reassure the person. Try to keep him or her calm. Remove nearby rings and constricting items because the affected area may swell. Use the person's Epi-pen or other emergency kit, if they have one. (Some people who have serious insect reactions carry it with them.) If appropriate, treat the person for signs of shock . Remain with the person until medical help...
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First Aid Care for all wounds first before applying a splint or sling. If bone is visible in the injured site, call your local emergency number (such as 911) or local hospital for further advice. HOW TO MAKE A SLING You'll need a piece of cloth that is about 5 feet wide at the base and at least 3 feet long on the sides. (If the sling is for a child, you can use a smaller size.) Cut a triangle out of a piece of this cloth. If you don't have scissors handy, fold a large square piece of cloth diagonally in...
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First Aid A broken or dislocated jaw requires immediate medical attention because of the risk of breathing problems or significant bleeding. Call your local emergency number (such as 911) or local hospital for further advice. Hold the jaw gently in place with your hands while traveling to the emergency room. A bandage may also be wrapped over the top of the head and under the jaw. However, such a bandage should be easily removable in case you need to vomit. If breathing problems or heavy bleeding occurs...
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First Aid Call 911 before you begin treating someone who may have a dislocation, especially if the accident causing the injury may be life-threatening. If there has been a serious injury, check the person's airway, breathing, and circulation. If necessary, begin rescue breathing , CPR , or bleeding control. Do not move the person if you think that the head, back, or leg has been injured. Keep the person still. Provide reassurance. If the skin is broken, take steps to prevent infection. Do not blow on th...
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First Aid Apply an ice pack to decrease the swelling. Over-the-counter pain medications may help relieve discomfort. If pain becomes excessive, with blood under the fingernail, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider may assist you in taking the following steps to relieve the pressure: Heat the end of a bent paper clip (or a similar size metal wire) over an open flame until it is red hot. Use a pair of pliers to hold the paper clip during sterilization. While it is still very hot, t...
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First Aid 1. Check the patient's airway, breathing, and pulse. If necessary, begin CPR . If the patient is unconscious but breathing, carefully place him or her in the recovery position. If the patient is conscious, loosen the clothing, keep the person warm, and provide reassurance. Try to keep the patient calm. If an overdose is suspected, try to prevent the patient from taking more drugs. Call for immediate medical assistance. 2. Treat the patient for signs of shock , if necessary. Signs include: weak...
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First Aid Check the person's airway (open if necessary); check breathing and circulation. If necessary, begin rescue breathing, CPR , or bleeding control . Try to calm and reassure the person as much as possible. Amputation is painful and extremely frightening. Control bleeding by applying direct pressure to the wound, by elevating the injured area, and, if necessary, by using pressure point bleeding control. If the bleeding continues, recheck the source of the bleeding and reapply direct pressure, with...
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First Aid The following steps are based on instructions from the American Heart Association. Check for responsiveness. Shake or tap the person gently. See if the person moves or makes a noise. Shout, "Are you OK?" Call 911 if there is no response. Shout for help and send someone to call 911. If you are alone, call 911 and retrieve an AED (if available), even if you have to leave the person. Carefully place the person on their back. If there is a chance the person has a spinal injury, two people should m...
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First Aid The following steps are based on instructions from the American Heart Association. Check for responsiveness. Shake or tap the child gently. See if the child moves or makes a noise. Shout, "Are you OK?" If there is no response, shout for help. Send someone to call 911 and retrieve an AED (if available). Do not leave the child alone to call 911 and retrieve an AED until you have performed CPR for about 2 minutes. Carefully place the child on his or her back. If there is a chance the child has a ...
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First Aid The following steps are based on instructions from the American Heart Association. Check for responsiveness. Shake or tap the infant gently. See if the infant moves or makes a noise. Shout, "Are you OK?" If there is no response, shout for help. Send someone to call 911. Do not leave the infant yourself to call 911 until you have performed CPR for about 2 minutes. Carefully place the infant on their back. If there is a chance the infant has a spinal injury, two people should move the infant to ...
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First Aid Do Not Call immediately for emergency medical assistance if
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First Aid For tailbone trauma where no spinal cord injury is suspected: Relieve pressure on the tailbone by sitting on an inflatable rubber ring or cushions. Take acetaminophen for pain. Take a stool softener to avoid constipation. If you suspect injury to the neck or spine, do not attempt to move the patient. Do Not Do NOT attempt to move the patient if you think there may be injury to the spinal cord. Call immediately for emergency medical assistance if Call for immediate medical help if: Spinal cord ...
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First Aid Call 911 immediately. Check the person's airway, breathing, and circulation. If necessary, begin CPR and first aid for bleeding . Loosen any tight clothing. Help the person use any prescribed medication (such as an asthma inhaler or home oxygen). Continue to monitor the person's breathing and circulation until medical help arrives. DO NOT assume that the person's condition is improving if you can no longer hear wheezing. If there are open wounds in the neck or chest, they must be closed immedi...
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First Aid Reassure the injured person. A fractured or dislocated hand, finger, or wrist should be placed and splinted in a normal resting position. Rest the fingers around a padded object such as a sock, wadded cloth, or rolled elastic bandage. If the hand or wrist is injured, place the object in the victim's palm, and use a circumferential wrap to maintain the position of the object. In order for the hand to maintain circulation, keep the fingertips uncovered. If the victim has a broken wrist, place a ...
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First Aid Seek immediate medical help. For poisoning by swallowing: Check and monitor the person's airway, breathing, and pulse. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR . Try to make sure that the person has indeed been poisoned. It may be hard to tell. Some signs include chemical-smelling breath, burns around the mouth, difficulty breathing, vomiting, or unusual odors on the person. If possible, identify the poison. Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by poison control or a health c...
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First Aid Check the person's airway and breathing. If necessary, call 911 and begin rescue breathing, CPR , or bleeding control . Keep the person still and calm. Examine the person closely for other injuries. In most cases, if medical help responds quickly, allow the medical personnel to take further action. If the skin is broken, it should be treated immediately to prevent infection. Don't breathe on the wound or probe it. If possible, lightly rinse the wound to remove visible dirt or other contaminati...
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Product Description: A heavy mass 3.5 mils of high tack, modified acrylic adhesive coated on both sides of 1 1/2 mil polyester film. Exhibits excellent adhesion to vinyl and painted metal surfaces along with good adhesion to sponge rubbers. Product Use: Applications where heavy adhesive mass and high total thickness is required. Has good resistance to plasticized vinyl extrusions.
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Product Description: A 1/2 mil polyester film carrier with a different synthetic rubber based adhesive system on each side of the carrier. 1.8 mils Coated on the exposed side with a high peel, high shear rubber adhesive and 1.2 mils on the liner side with a low peel, high shear Product Use: This product was developed for use in the abrasives and polishing industries and laminates well to polishing or abrasive pads and disks and removes cleanly from the polishing tool when the polishing cycle is complete...
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