Symptoms Frostbites are inflamed, superficial, painful, itchy to burning, swollen, reddened to blue-purple skin lesions (patches, papules, plaques). They occur recurrently on both sides, especially dorsally on the fingers and toes. Other exposed areas such as ears, face, nose and thighs may also be affected. Frostbite is most commonly seen in winter and spring. Possible … Frostbite Symptoms and Causes
Symptoms Possible symptoms of a minor contusion include pain, bruising, skin discoloration, swelling, and abrasions. An open injury is not usually referred to as a contusion but, for example, as a laceration. Other symptoms depend on the affected area of the body and the severity. Causes A contusion is caused by a sudden and blunt … Bruise (Hematoma): Diagnosis and Treatment
Botanically, winter onion is also known as Allium fistulosum. There are a number of synonyms for the species, the best known probably being spring onion or spring onion. Other names include young onion, Jacob’s garlic, St. John’s garlic, coarse chives, or winter hedge onion. This is what you should know about the winter onion. Winter … Winter Onion: Intolerance & Allergy
Symptoms Cholinergic urticaria is a type of urticaria that occurs primarily on the upper body, chest, neck, face, back, and arms. It manifests itself in an initially scattered and then coalescing redness of the skin, itching, burning and a sensation of warmth. At the same time, small wheals form, which are smaller than in other … Cholinergic Urticaria
Basically there is the conservative treatment, on the other hand there is the operative therapy of the hallux valgus. Conservative therapy Conservative therapy of the hallux valgus: These treatment contents of the hallux valgus can be carried out by the orthopedist as well as by the family doctor. Since many factors influence the deformity of … Conservative therapy of hallux valgus
Almost everyone knows skin blisters from minor burns or after wearing new shoes. If you know the causes for the development of a skin blister, it can be easily treated and in many cases even prevented in advance. What is a skin blister? A skin blister, also called a bulla, is a pathological skin condition … Blister (Bulla, Skin Blister): Causes, Treatment & Help
Cryotherapy, or cold therapy, is a procedure that uses extremely low temperatures to achieve a positive effect on the body. This ranges from pain relief for inflammation in the joints, to ice packs for swelling, to icing pigmentation spots, warts or tumors. What is cryotherapy? Any treatment that uses temperatures below 0°C is called cryotherapy. … Cryotherapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Even today, frostbite although lieichteren degree occurs very often. Here, the local cold damage plays the greatest role. The feet are most affected by it. Then follow the fingers, ears, chin, cheeks and zygomatic region, but also the tip of the nose, which is particularly vulnerable due to its moist breathing air. We know acute … Treatment and Prevention of Frostbite and Hypothermia
Products Nitrogen is commercially available as a compressed gas in pressurized cylinders and as a liquid in cryogenic containers, among other products. Structure and properties Nitrogen (N, atomic mass: 14.0 u) is a colorless and odorless gas that is present in over 78% of air. It is a chemical element with atomic number 7 and … Nitrogen
First aid refers to assistance in emergencies by the first person to reach the scene of an accident or emergency. This is not about professional help by rescue services, but about actions that every single person can perform. Since the rescue service can only be on site after a few minutes, first aid is the … First aid
Stable lateral position When a person becomes unconscious, his entire musculature relaxes. This also applies to the muscles of the tongue. If an unconscious person is lying on his back, the base of the tongue falls into the pharynx and can thus prevent breathing. In addition, emergency patients can vomit for various reasons and this … Stable lateral position | First aid
Automatic External Defibrillator Many public buildings now have automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs for short. These are marked with a green and white sign, on which a heart with a flash and a cross can be seen. In the event of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, anyone may remove the AED from its anchorage and use it. The … Automatic External Defibrillator | First aid
