Introduction In Germany, the rescue service needs on average eight minutes. In an emergency, this can be a very long time and happens even longer to particularly worried parents. In some cases, however, the measures that every first aider can learn can save lives. For babies, different or modified measures are sometimes necessary than for … First aid for babies
What do I do in case of a respiratory arrest? The vital functions of the body are composed of breathing, circulation and consciousness. Every failure of one of the systems leads after a short time to problems with the other systems. Without oxygen, irreversible brain damage occurs after about five minutes. If a baby or … What do I do in case of a respiratory arrest? | First aid for babies
What do I do in case of a head injury? Head injuries are a very variable accident pattern. They range from a bump, when the offspring misjudges the height of the table, to severe craniocerebral injuries in a bicycle accident. In the case of a bump, a cooling pad with a towel around it is … What do I do in case of a head injury? | First aid for babies
An emergency set for allergy sufferers is useful and necessary if the person is prone to severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is the strongest reaction of the body to a certain substance, an allergen. This is when the immune system overreacts to a normally harmless substance, for example by releasing histamine. This reaction can … Allergy – Emergency set
The emergency set The emergency set for allergy sufferers consists of three medicines that are available separately or are prescribed by a doctor: Adrenaline auto-injector Antihistamine (drops, juice or tablets) Cortisone (juice, tablets or suppositories) Adrenaline: The effect of adrenaline sets in very quickly, it normalises heart function, increases blood pressure and thus leads to … The emergency set | Allergy – Emergency set
Is the emergency set available over the counter? If you are a severe allergy sufferer, you always need a prescription from the doctor treating you to obtain an emergency set for an allergic emergency in the pharmacy. The medicines in these sets are not available without a prescription. This is because the active ingredients they … Is the emergency set available over the counter? | Allergy – Emergency set
Definition One speaks of a wasp sting when a wasp penetrates the skin of a person with its sting and injects its poison into the skin. This usually happens as part of a defensive reaction by the insect, either when the wasp is directly threatened (for example, when you step on it) or when the … Wasp sting – First aid and emergency measures
Sting still sticks – what to do? As a rule, the sting does not get stuck in a wasp sting, since wasps, unlike bees, do not have barbs on their sting and can even sting several times. Nevertheless, the sting should always be thoroughly examined. If the sting is still in the skin, it can … Sting still sticks – what to do? | Wasp sting – First aid and emergency measures
Associated symptoms A wasp sting usually makes itself immediately noticeable by strong pain, which however decreases after a few minutes (three to eight minutes). In the course of the sting, a red wheal of a few centimeters in diameter forms. A reddening, swelling and overheating of the area of the wasp sting is noticeable. This … Associated symptoms | Wasp sting – First aid and emergency measures
Emergency set An emergency set for allergy sufferers (anaphylactic) is extremely important, especially for allergies of the immediate type, such as wasp venom allergy. The set normally contains three medications and should only be used by people who have received a referral. All in all, however, the set is uncomplicated and can be used even … Emergency set | Wasp sting – First aid and emergency measures
Cause for the body’s reaction The wasp venom contains various enzymes. These are proteins that optimize (catalyze) chemical reactions, such as the splitting of certain molecules. In particular, hyaluronidase (cleaves hyaluronic acid – an essential component of the space between the cells) and various phospholipases (cleaves so-called phospholipids, which are, among other things, components of … Cause for the body’s reaction | Wasp sting – First aid and emergency measures
Diagnosis Normally, the diagnosis of a wasp sting does not cause any major problems, as the culprit can be seen fleeing from the site of the sting. If this is not the case, you will see only a small whitish spot at the site of the puncture, sometimes with a red (bleeding) spot in the … Diagnosis | Wasp sting – First aid and emergency measures
