Boaters‚ when is the last time you checked your first aid kit? If you can’t recall‚ then it’s time to make sure that your first aid kit is waterproof and fully stocked with fresh supplies. You want to be prepared to deal with common medical issues ranging from sunburn and insect bites‚ headaches and nausea‚ and cuts and fishhook injuries. Feeling ill or getting hurt on the water is bad enough. Not having anything on hand to treat the problem can turn a manageable issue into a more serious situation
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HERBAL PLANTS Bayabas or Guava Scientific name: Psidium guajava Uses: • Antiseptic‚ astringent & anthelminthic • Kills bacteria‚ fungi and amoeba • Used to treat diarrhea in children • For Hypertension‚ diabetes and Asthma • Promotes menstruation Preparation: • Boil one cup of Bayabas leaves in three cups of water for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool. • To use as mouthwash‚ gargle. • To use as wound disinfectant‚ wash affected areas 2 to 3 times a day. • For toothaches‚ chew the
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systematic method to establish the microbial cause of disease. Ignaz Semmelweis was the first to recognize the need for good hygiene during medical procedures. The first to identify nosocomial infections. 1827-1912 Joseph Lister developed antiseptic methods for use in surgery and medicine. 1854-1915 Paul Ehrlich developed chemotherapy to cure infectious diseases and discovers antibiotics to treat sleeping
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one gram of fat contains 9 calories‚ one gram of carbohydrate or protein 4 calories. Interestingly‚ ethanol has had a wide variety of uses apart from being found in alcoholic beverages. Among other things‚ it has been used as a fuel source‚ an antiseptic and even an antidote for poisoning for other more toxic alcohols. Alcohol is classified as a drug. It is a toxic substance that depresses the central nervous system and has the capacity to produce physical and behavioural dependency. It is the
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Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections 1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection It is our responsibility as employees to take precautionary measures to prevent and control the spread of infection in the workplace. This involves working safely to protect myself‚ other staff‚ visitors and individuals from infections. As employees we must ensure we attend all necessary trainings that our employers
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CU311 The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. To ensure that their own health and hygiene not pose a risk to service users and colleagues To ensure effective hand washing is carried out when working with service users‚ giving personal care‚ handling/preparing food. To ensure they use protective clothing provided when needed and appropriate. Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation
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resistant bacterial infections‚ and consequently a higher mortality rate among the patients. Research suggests that using alcohol based hand-rubbing solution is more effective in preventing nosocomial infection versus standard hand washing with antiseptic soap because healthcare staff are more compliant with using an alcohol based rubbing solution‚ consumes less time than standard hand washing practices‚ and it is readily available throughout the hospitals. One of the reasons why hand
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VII. Works Cited Paul Gilmore III 15 April 2013 Ms. Placke 4th Period I. Introduction Silver Iodide is an inorganic compound represented by the formula AgI that is used in cloud seeding‚ photography‚ and can also be used as an antiseptic. These are the three main ways the compound has been used throughout the history of the world. While the compound remains to be used there have been a few concerns raised that the compound silver iodide may be toxic to humans and other organism
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the installation job. 1. Path away – natural antiseptic a. Long shelf life‚ no odor‚ user friendly and environmentally safe. b. Can be used on kitchen counter tops‚ bathrooms on tile and other hard surfaces‚ and to clean children’s toys. Can also be used on shoes to eliminate athletes foot. c. Very effective when sprayed on heating or air conditioning filter. Kills airborne pathogens circulating through HVAC system. d. Can be used as personal antiseptic‚ for equipment and small wounds. e. Can be
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every patient that doctor sees when admitted to the hospital. 1. What equipment is required for collecting blood specimens by venipuncture? Safety needle 22g or less‚ butterfly needle 21g or less‚ syringes‚ blood collection tubes‚ tourniquets‚ antiseptic‚ 2x2 gauze‚ sharps disposal container‚ bandages or tape 2. A tourniquet should be kept on a client no longer than 1 minute. 3. The best method for determining the “best site” for phlebotomy? You should apply the tourniquet to the upper
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