Medical Help
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- I'm currently at the park with my 9-year-old daughter. I recently chose to move to Arizona and people weren't lying about the heat!
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- The move was a last minute thing but it had to get done. This job offer was to good to pass up, RN in training
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- As my daughter slid down the metal slide, her face slowly turned into a frown than a blood curdling screech came from her lips
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- I quickly rushed to her side to check what's wrong
- "Mommy I hurt myself really badly. AM I GOING TO DIE?"
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- After quickly examining her injury, I determined the injury was a minor skid, an Abrasions to be specific. A small laugh escaped my lips.
- "Far from it honey, it's just a minor burn. Let's go home and get it taking care of."
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- "Now that you've got comfortable, let's get that injury taking of. Make sure you pant attention, you may this in the future."
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- 1. Clean the abrasion by rinsing it with lukewarm or cool water along with mild soap. You can also use an antibacterial cleanser.
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- 2. Apply pressure to bleeding wounds to help stop the bleeding of scrapes or cuts, apply direct pressure using a sterile bandage, a clean cloth, or a piece of gauze.
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- 3. Apply a topical antibiotic (such as neomycin or bacitracin) to prevent infection and to keep the wound moist.
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- 4. Dress the wound to help keep the wound from drying out, providing a moist environment conducive for healing.
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- 5. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly or antibiotic ointment.
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- "THANK YOU, MOMMY, I feel so much better now."
- "There you go baby, you're all good now."
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