Being at home or somewhere else you run the risk of many things surrounding you. Burns, bites, home traumas can be cured if the treatment was correct and in time. Our urgent doctor helps you to orient yourself in any situation threatening your life or health.
Chemical burns
If a chemical burns the skin, follow these steps:
1.Remove the cause of the burn by flushing the chemicals off the skin surface with cool, running water for 20 minutes or more. If ...
Chemical splash in the eye
If a chemical splashes into your eye, take these steps:
-Flush the eye with water immediately. Any source of clean drinking water will do. It's more important to begin ...
Chest pain: First aid
The specific cause of chest pain is often difficult to interpret. Causes of the pain can vary from minor problems, such as indigestion or stress, to serious medical emergencies ...
Choking
In adults, choking is often the result of inadequately chewed food becoming lodged in the throat or windpipe. Solid foods such as meat are frequently the cause.
These factors increase ...
Cold, ice and snow safety
Winter isn't a time to just stay indoors and wait for spring. There's a whole wonderland of sports out there for the entire family - sledding, snowmobiling, and snowboarding, to ...
Corneal abrasion (scratch)
The most common types of eye injury involve the cornea — the clear, protective "window" at the front of the eye. Contact with dust, dirt, sand, wood shavings, metal ...
Cuts and scrapes
Minor cuts and scrapes usually don't require a trip to the emergency room. Yet proper care is essential to avoid infection or other complications. These guidelines can help you care for ...