Question 1

will i need both alcohol pads and antiseptic cleansing wipes for a first aid kit?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You are not going to want to put alcohol wipe onto a clean open wound since it burns like crazy.  Spray antiseptic  or even bottle of saline to irrigate the wound is good in addition to alcohol pads that you may want to use in case of a bite or before injection.

Question 2

can i use rite aid's first aid antiseptic to clean new ear piercings? it says 91% isopropyl alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Sure, you can use it - but plain isopropyl alcohol will work just as well, and it's cheaper.

Question 3

my mom has diabetes and regularly takes insulin shots. she has a wound on her right toe. what first aid medication should i give her and her wound?

Accepted Answer

Get her: To foot specialist right away. Diabetic foot ulcers can become a serious matter very quickly.

Question 4

what is the safest hypertensive drug that i can use as first aid for client with 140/100 bp?

Accepted Answer

Not emergent: More damage is done trying to lower BP quickly than from high bp. 140/100 is mildly elevated and is not harmful over the shortrun. High BP causes damage over many years. That said, the first line drug is hydrochlorothiazide  which is dirt cheap, has only rare side effects, and has excellent outcome data.

Question 5

i want to know if there is any snake bit first aid drug that can be bought, kept at home and taken as first aid, before taken victim to hospital ?

Accepted Answer

No.: Snake bite antivenin is extremely expensive and requires medical supervision to give it and to monitor for side effects.  It is great that you are making up a first aid kit though!  Everyone should do so. By the way: diphenhydramine (Benadryl), liquid and capsule forms, should be in everybody's medicine cabinet, to prevent potentially fatal allergic reactions which can occur without warning.

Question 6

can any doc tell me what's the best drug store first aid kit?

Accepted Answer

Opinion Question.: The best first aid kits are the ones that include the most variety of items you feel comfortable using.  Usually first aid kits don't use brand name products in it.  Having a first aid kit that has items you feel you will never feel comfortable using, would be a waste of money.  This is an opinion question.

Question 7

first aid for bite on a tongue?

Accepted Answer

None really: Depends: did u bite ur own tongue or did something else bite ur tongue? If u bit ur own tongue, nothing much to do rinse w salt water let it heal. If it's bleeding severely and won't stop go to er or oral surgeon for stitches and antibiotics that would have to be from external trauma like car crash or punch. If u accid bit ur own tongue & it starts becoming infected go to dentist for antibiotic.

Question 8

can untrained person do any harm on doing cpr as a first aid when there is an emergency situation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If someone does not know how to do CPR, they can injure a person who does not need CPR. Alternately their lack of skill may not be effective in helping a person who needs it. Best to study up and be prepared prior to the event.

Question 9

on first aid class  i did not put correctly bandage to another person,instructor told everyone in class about me she is going hurt person.,

Accepted Answer

Strange: Sounds like you have a very ineffectual teacher. Would talk to the course manager as that was not a helpful statement for you or anyone else.

Question 10

your answer was very unhelpful. msds doesn't  state any first aid recommendations. was better off  if i just googled it. waste of time on this site ?

Accepted Answer

Sorry: You feel disappointed. Some people may not get the magic the expect but a lot of people do appreciate the helpful advice they get from real practicing physicians at no cost. You are free to google

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Will i need both alcohol pads and antiseptic cleansing wipes for a first aid kit?

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Can i use rite aid's first aid antiseptic to clean new ear piercings? it says 91% isopropyl alcohol.

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My mom has diabetes and regularly takes insulin shots. she has a wound on her right toe. what first aid medication should i give her and her wound?

A member asked:

What is the safest hypertensive drug that i can use as first aid for client with 140/100 bp?

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I want to know if there is any snake bit first aid drug that can be bought, kept at home and taken as first aid, before taken victim to hospital ?

A member asked:

Can any doc tell me what's the best drug store first aid kit?

A member asked:

First aid for bite on a tongue?

A member asked:

Can untrained person do any harm on doing cpr as a first aid when there is an emergency situation?

A member asked:

On first aid class i did not put correctly bandage to another person,instructor told everyone in class about me she is going hurt person.,

A member asked:

Your answer was very unhelpful. msds doesn't state any first aid recommendations. was better off if i just googled it. waste of time on this site ?

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