Dr. Bob's First Aid Safety Part I

Burns

DO NOT:

1) Use ice or ice water;
2) apply butter, ointments or sprays;
3) break blisters;
4) remove burned skin or charred clothing.

For minor burns:

1) Stop the burning. Use cool water from sink or hose, apply cool wet compresses. Continue for 20 to 30 minutes, until burning sensation stops.

2) Cover with clean, dry, non-stick bandage to protect from air. Bandage loosely since swelling may occur.

For severe burns:

1) Get medical help immediately. Let medical help apply bandages.

Misc. Chiropractic Trivia Part 1

As a chiropractor, I am asked a lot of the same questions. I assume that the general public may need a bit of help on some health issues?

Question 1: Should I use hot or cold packs on my body?

Answer: New injuries i.e. sprained ankle, etc. should be treated with ice for 20 minutes every 2-3 hours. Overall if your body feels tight, heat can be used for 20-30 minutes as needed. If you are in pain and have inflammation, ice the area 20 minutes every 2-3 hours.

If in doubt, always consult a professional in the health field.

Dr. Bob Moulas

Should a Sports Injury Be Treated Immediately By a Doctor?

The moment you feel some body part pull, sprain, strain, or break, start RICE, a four-part first-aid program for sports injuries. Do not wait for a doctor’s okay.

R is for rest. If you continue exercise and other activities, you may extend the injury. I stands for ice, which is strong medication. Ice shrinks the torn blood vessels. The more blood that collects in a wound, the longer it takes to heal. C is for compression, which limits swelling. If uncontrolled, swelling retards healing. E is for elevation. Elevating the injured part above the level of the heart uses gravity to help drain excess fluid. Because swelling usually starts within seconds, start RICE as soon as possible.

Rushing to a doctor’s office does not mean that you will be treated immediately. If you have been to a doctor’s office recently, you know what I mean. Emergency rooms, where about one-third of sports injuries are treated, are even more crowded. Patients with sports injuries tell me that they have waited four hours to be examined by a doctor. Waiting can aggravate the problem.

Source: Sports Health

First Aid Safety Part I

Burns

DO NOT:

1) Use ice or ice water;
2) apply butter, ointments or sprays;
3) break blisters;
4) remove burned skin or charred clothing.

For minor burns:

1) Stop the burning. Use cool water from sink or hose, apply cool wet compresses. Continue for 20 to 30 minutes, until burning sensation stops.

2) Cover with clean, dry, non-stick bandage to protect from air. Bandage loosely since swelling may occur.

For severe burns:

1) Get medical help immediately. Let medical help apply bandages.