RYL Forums - Attention all First Aid users *UPDATED 1ST POST*

As of 8/25 Angel Dust is back online and will be anwsering first aid posts. Due to the backlog not all posts made during AD and Bitter Angel's absence may be answered.

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Attention Everyone

Please note that from Monday 20th August 2007 there may be some disruption to the first aid service. This issue will be resolved no later than the 1st September.

Bitter_angel will be away and unable to answer any posts or PMs. Angel Dust is currently experiencing some connection/technical problems which, means it is unlikely that she will be able to reply.

Therefore, the first aid advisors will not be able to reply to posts made in the first aid forum. However you may still post as long as your post does not go against any guidelines set by RYL.

Additional first aid sources can be found in this thread: [link]
UK users can also ring NHS Direct for confidential advice.

Take care
First Aid Team

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Quick guide to the most common first aid needs.

Bleeding

You should apply firm pressure using a non-stick gauze, directly to the wound as soon as you can. Do not lift the gauze off until 15 minutes. If the wound bleeds through, put another one on top and continue to press down.

If after 15 minutes, the bleeding has not stopped (small amount of spotting is ok) then you are unlikely to be able to treat the wound at home an so you should seek medical help immediately.

Dressing a wound

To dress a wound, you should apply a thick layer of antibacterial cream to a non-stick gauze. Place this over the wound and use a bandage such as tubi grip/ACE wrap to hold it all in place. Change the dressing regularly applying more cream each time.

Infection

If you have any signs of an infection in a wound, then it is likely to need treatment from a medical professional. Antibiotics may need to be prescribed.
The common signs of an infection in a wound are as follows;
*Heat around the wound
*Green discharge
*Smell
*Inflammation around the wound
*Some people may also show the symptoms of a cold and/or a fever.
NB: You must seek medical attention if you exhibit these.

Overdose

For more information please ring the following numbers.

UK NHS direct - 0845 46 47

USA Poison control - 1-800-222-1222

or
Emergency ambulance

Australia.............000 Canada............911
Denmark.............112 Finland.............112
France.................15 Germany...........112
Hong Kong..........999 Ireland..............112
Israel.................101 Italy.................118
New Zeland.........111 Philippines.........166
Singapore...........995 Switzerland........144
United Kingdom....999 United States.....911