Question 1

where should the aed pads be placed?

Accepted Answer

AED pads: "Place one pad on the right center of the person's chest above the nipple. Place the other pad slightly below the other nipple and to the left of the ribcage." (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/aed/howtouse)

Question 2

should i use pads or tampons?

Accepted Answer

Individual preferenc: Tampons, pad and menstrual cups are all good options.

Question 3

which is safer to use, tampons or pads?

Accepted Answer

Feminine products: A pad would be safer if the female isn't prepared to regularly change a tampon.

Question 4

why is it that scented tampons/pads are bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Allergic potential: Scented tampons do not have enough scent to actually change the scent once used.  There are no scent receptors in that region of the body so why bother.  It is an additional chemical exposure which could produce an allergic reaction in a few.  So why bother when it doesn't matter.?

Question 5

how long to use heat pad?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Where are you using the heat pad?  If the back, then 20-30 minutes but not at scolding temperatures.  If it's the jaw, probably not a good idea if you just had surgery.  Generally, it's recommended to use a cooling pad to decrease swelling (a heating pad will make swelling worse).  Hope this helps.

Question 6

which is best, tampon or pad?

Accepted Answer

Tampon: Any protection is good, it becomes a matter of patient preference. Tampon if used properly is less irritating on the skin. Remember to use non scented tampons or pads.

Question 7

cause of fat pad at base of neck?

Accepted Answer

Variable: It can be just a spot of accumulation of fat in overweight people but can sometimes be associated with cushing's syndrome which is an excess of cortisol and can have various causes.

Question 8

is either a pad or a tampon more suggested?

Accepted Answer

Personal choice: Either one has its own advantages and disadvantages.  Its really up to you.

Question 9

when should i use a tampon instead of a pad?

Accepted Answer

Swimming: A pad would become wet with swimming - so a tampon would be a better option for this.

Question 10

is it better to use tampons or pad at night?

Accepted Answer

Preference: Just don't forget if you have a tampon in.  Leaving a tampon in can cause fairly intense vaginitis & has been associated with toxic shock syndrome if left in for more than 24 hours.

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