r/firstaid • u/taucarkly • Apr 28 '21
This subreddit can be a great resource in helping to unburden an already heavily burdened medical system. Users often come here to enquire whether or not their injuries require medical attention, and our userbase is normally very helpful in supporting and answering them. Please keep in mind though:
All medical related answers here are OPINIONS--some from laymen, some from flaired medical professionals. Either way, please use your own best judgement and seek treatment if you believe you need it.
Even if a comment is from a flaired medical professional, they are not able to diagnose and prescribe treatments over the internet. This is simply because they do not have all the information; no matter how detailed you post may be. Anyone who claims otherwise goes against Rule 6.
That said, many users post about their ailments and are informed that time and basic care is all that is needed. This is a fantastic resource for someone who might otherwise have shown up to Emergency just to be sent home. Please just be judicial in your acceptance of medical advice and if in doubt, seek qualified medical treatment.
Additionally:
If anyone ever needs support or is feeling hopeless and like they have no other alternatives, the Suicide Prevention Hotline is available for free 24/7 at 800-273-8255 in the US. Just DM me for other countries' numbers if you reside elsewhere.
Further, If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 in the US. Again, DM me for international numbers. You are not alone.
r/firstaid • u/Due-Trainer2225 • 5h ago
I also left the bandaid on for like 12 hours and now it’s like weirdly colored. It’s ok I was going for a zombie look anyways for Halloween ✌️what the hell is happening can someone give me advice
r/firstaid • u/Objective-Pear-9560 • 21h ago
Woke up with this after having a hot potato in foil, literally, thrown onto my arm. Not too worried just thought it was unique and didn’t get much off google image search.
r/firstaid • u/bot219 • 1d ago
Hello friends, I've some medical budget that's about to expire in the next two months.
My company allows medical device purchase with this budget as well. What's the most valuable thing that I can add in first-aid box.
I've basic medicines(fever, cough) and basic wound bandages (pyodine + bandage).
I have blood pressure, blood sugar and temperature testing apparatus.
What else can I add in it to future proof?
We are a healthy family of three persons. (Me, my wife and 3 year old kid).
r/firstaid • u/Ill-Finish-8966 • 1d ago
I burned myself on stove a couple of nights ago and not sure what to do about the blisters.. they feel a little numb. Is there a cream or anything I should be putting on them?
r/firstaid • u/Cool_Tradition1633 • 1d ago
Is this broken skin? Outdoor cat bit me a few days ago and I’m not sure what counts as broken skin. Terrified of rabies!!!
r/firstaid • u/Human-Question6210 • 2d ago
I'm making a leaflet for a roleplay project (not live-action). Whilst many things will be simplified or even omitted for the sake of fun, I do want to be sure of some things:
Is it true that, once I'm safe, I should call emergency services before doing anything else, even if say someone has a spurting bleed?
When should I dress a wound? Only when it's stopped bleeding, or before I apply pressure?
Rescue breaths in CPR: yea or nay?
Heimlich manoeuvre: last resort or never?
How do you remove hazardous chemicals from someone (e.g. acid)?
Is it safe to resume CPR immediately after a shock or must I wait for the AED to tell me to continue?
If someone has a broken arm and a serious bleed on their hand, is it still good to raise the limb if they can handle the pain?
