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Treatments Overview Articles

Broken bone
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,...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 7, 2007
Fractures
Prevention is the most effective way to avoid fractures. Wearing protective gear, such as a helmet, or using protective equipment, such as safety gear, while playing sports may greatly reduce the risk of a fracture. A daily multivitamin and minera...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Fractures
Treatment depends on the type of fracture, its severity, the individual's age, and the person's general health. The first priority in treating any fracture is to address the entire medical status of the patient. Medical personnel are trained not t...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Fractures
Treatment depends on the type of fracture, its severity, the individual's age and general health. The first priority in treating any fracture is to address the entire medical status of the patient. Medical personnel are trained not allow a painful...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Fractures
Fracture treatment depends on the type of fracture, its severity, and the individual's age and general health. The first priority in treating any fracture is to address the entire medical status of an individual. If an open fracture is accompanied...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Specific Treatments Articles

Cooling Treatments
Cooling treatments lower body temperature in order to relieve pain , swelling, constriction of blood vessels, and to decrease the liklihood of cellular damage by slowing the metabolism. Sponge baths, cold compresses, and cold packs are all wet cooling treatments.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Cooling Treatments
Cooling or cold treatments are used to decrease pain , minimize swelling, and slow the inflammatory response secondary to injury (usually acute). Cold treatments slow the local physiological activity of the tissues, decrease nerve transmission, and decrease muscle guarding and spasm, thus minimizing potential damage to tissues when injury has occurred.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
How to make a splint
A splint is a device used for holding a part of the body stable and motionless to prevent pain and further injury.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2007
First Aid
First aid is the initial basic treatment of an injured or ill person. First aid requires an observer first to evaluate the injured or ill person and then to intervene, using a small amount of supplies.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
First Aid: Rescue Breathing
First Aid: Rescue BreathingUse a protective face mask,if possible. Follow the masks instructions.By breathing into another persons lungs(rescue breathing),you can supply enough oxygen to preserve life.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
First Aid: Bandaging
First Aid: BandagingCovering a break in the skin helps to control bleeding and protect against infection.Dressingsare pads of gauze or cloth that can be placed directly against the wound to absorb blood and other fluids. Clothbandagescover dressin...
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
How to make a sling
A sling is a device used to support and immobilize an injured part of the body (in particular, an injured shoulder, arm, or collarbone).
Source:ADAM
Date:July 18, 2007
Pain medications
Prescription medications may be needed for other types of pain...Take these medications in regular dosing intervals as directed by the manufacturer until the pain is gone...Each person may have a slightly different response to a pain medication...
Source:ADAM
Date:June 8, 2007
Analgesics
Analgesics are medicines that relieve pain . Purpose Analgesics are those drugs whose primary purpose is pain relief.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Medication for Pain
Medication for PainMedications can block pain, prevent swelling, and treat related problems. More than one medication may be used.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Analgesics
Analgesics are medicines that relieve pain . Purpose Analgesics are those drugs whose primary purpose is pain relief.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Analgesics
Analgesics are medicines that relieve pain . Analgesics are those drugs whose primary purpose is pain relief.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Managing Post-Op Pain at Home: Medications
Managing Post-Op Pain at Home: MedicationsPain after an operation (post-op pain) is normal and expected. These guidelines can help you stay as comfortable as possible.Taking Pain MedicationsTake medications on time.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Analgesics
Analgesics are medicines that relieve pain. Purpose The primary classes of analgesics are the narcotics, including additional agents that are chemically based on the morphine molecule but have minimal abuse potential; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including the salicylates; and acetaminophen .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Pain Management
Pain ManagementSpecial Note:Be sure to follow any specific post-op instructions from your surgeon or nurse.Once you’re home, you may have some pain, since even minor surgery causes swelling and breakdown of tissue. When it comes to effective pain ...
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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