First Aid for Accidental Medication Intake: Induce Vomiting First, Then Administer Plenty of Clean Water

If someone takes the wrong medicine, dial 120 emergency services right away and perform preliminary first aid including vomiting induction and gastric lavage. Bring the medicine bottle, the patient’s vomit and contaminated residues to the hospital for doctors’ reference during transfer.Inducing Vomiting: Stimulate the Throat with Fingers or ChopsticksIn emergencies, some people force patients to s...

2019-03-27

Four Basic First Aid Principles for Children’s Accidental Drug Ingestion

Children have weaker immunity than adults and cannot clearly describe symptoms after taking the wrong medicine, which greatly worries guardians. When discovering accidental drug intake, parents must stay calm and refrain from scolding or hitting the child. Crying will prevent the child from explaining the situation truthfully and waste precious rescue time. Four core emergency principles shall be ...

2019-03-27

Health Preservation & Heatstroke Prevention During Major Heat: Seven Preventive Measures and Four-Step First Aid

The Major Heat solar term marks the hottest period of the year, featuring blazing sunshine and high air humidity that creates stifling weather. Hospital admissions for heatstroke surge sharply at this time. Mild heatstroke causes dizziness and headaches, while severe cases can be life-threatening. How can we stay safe amid extreme heat?Guard Against Physical Heatstroke Amid Heavy Summer DampnessPe...

2019-03-27

Early Winter Health Guide: Emergency Tips for Leg and Foot Cramps

Leg and foot cramps are mainly triggered by cold stimulation, rapid continuous muscle contraction, excessive perspiration, severe fatigue and calcium deficiency. Below are effective preventive methods:Soak feet in warm water at around 40℃ for 5 to 10 minutes before bedtime. Use a deep basin with sufficient water covering above the ankles. This relaxes tendons, activates blood circulation and relie...

2019-03-27