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First Aid on an injured eardrum 👂🚑 You accidentally injured your eardrum with a Q-tip? You’re not alone — but here’s what you should do immediately before heading to the ENT doctor. Important first: Never use Q-tips to clean your ears! Cotton swabs often do more harm than good. They can push wax deeper, cause small injuries — and in worst cases, even rupture your eardrum. If that’s already happened, here are 4 first aid steps to follow until professional help is available: 1️⃣ Wear gloves: Always protect yourself, especially if there’s blood or fluid involved. 2️⃣ Apply sterile gauze: Gently place a sterile dressing over the injured ear to keep it clean. 3️⃣ Secure with a bandage: Wrap a bandage around the head to hold the gauze in place. 4️⃣ Cool from the outside: Use a homemade ice bag (e.g. ice cubes + water in a Ziploc bag) to gently cool the area. Do not put anything into the ear itself! Finally: Always seek medical attention from an ENT specialist. A torn eardrum is nothing to treat casually at home. Takeaway: Let your ears clean themselves and keep the Q-tips away from your ear canal! Clothing by Niemöller & Abel //Anzeige #ambulance #paramedic #emergency #firstaid #hospital #nurse

First Aid if your foot got run over by a car 🚗🤕 A foot got run over? Here’s how to help – step by step First Aid: 1️⃣ Remove the shoe (if needed): If the person is in too much pain to take off the shoe, carefully cut it open instead. 2️⃣ Elevate: Place the injured foot on a pillow to reduce swelling. 3️⃣ Cool down: Put cold water and ice cubes into a plastic bag to create an improvised cool pack – then place it gently on the foot. Never apply ice directly to the skin, put a cloth inbetween. 4️⃣ Stabilize: Use a splint to immobilize the foot or ankle. ⚠️ IMPORTANT: After applying the splint, always check if the person can still feel their toes and that circulation is intact. Quick thinking, calm action – share this, it could help someone in an emergency! 🦺 Clothing by Niemöller & Abel //Anzeige #ambulance #paramedic #emergency #firstaid #hospital #nurse

First Aid on a choking baby 👶🚑 If your baby is choking, every second counts. Here’s what you need to do – fast and step-by-step: 🔴 Emergency situation – stay calm and act! 1️⃣ Back blows: Face down on your forearm, head lower than body – give 5 firm blows between the shoulder blades. 2️⃣ Chest thrusts: Turn baby face up, still with head low – give 5 chest compressions with two fingers. 3️⃣ Repeat steps 1 and 2 as long as the baby is choking. 4️⃣ Call emergency services (911) – even if the object comes out. The baby still needs medical evaluation! ☎️ 5️⃣ If the baby becomes unresponsive: Give 5 rescue breaths first, then start CPR: 30 compressions + 2 breaths, repeat ⚠️ Keep the head low. Act fast. Don’t wait. This is how you save a baby’s life. 🦺 Clothing by Niemöller & Abel 👶 Baby Mannequin by Laerdal //Anzeige #paramedic #ambulance #emergency #firstaid #hospital #nurse #pregnant #helpingsavelives

First aid if you hammered your finger 🔨🚑 Missed the nail and hit your finger? Here’s how to give yourself quick First Aid like a pro until help arrives! 1️⃣ Wear safety gloves Always use gloves when treating wounds to protect yourself from blood or body fluids. Safety first! 2️⃣ Ice it right Mix a few ice cubes with water in a small bag. Apply it to the injured finger to reduce swelling and pain. Tip: Ice with water works better than just ice! 3️⃣ Improvise a splint No splint around? No problem! Use a pen or pencil and wrap it gently to your finger with an elastic bandage to stabilize it. 4️⃣ See a doctor Even if it feels better after First Aid—go get it checked! Fractures or internal damage aren’t always visible. Stay safe, stay smart! 🦺 Clothing by Niemöller & Abel //Anzeige #ambulance #paramedic #emergency #firstaid #hospital #nurse #rescue #crafting #DIY

First Aid on an unconscious motorcyclist 🏍️🚨 What do you do when a motorcyclist is unconscious after a crash? Helmet off – but how? And why? Here’s your quick guide: 1️⃣ Remove Glasses – If the rider wears glasses, take them off carefully. 2️⃣ Open the Buckle – Unclip the helmet strap. If stuck, cut it with scissors. 3️⃣ Loosen the Helmet – Use both hands to gently pull the helmet apart at the sides and lift it just until the ears are free. 4️⃣ Stabilize the Neck – Support the head with one hand. 5️⃣ Remove the Helmet – With the other hand, hold the helmet from the front and carefully slide it off. Why this matters: You must check breathing – and that’s not possible with the helmet on. Plus, unconscious patients need to be placed in the recovery position, which can only be done safely when the helmet is removed. Know what to do. It could save a life. 🦺 Clothing by Niemöller & Abel //Anzeige #ambulance #paramedic #emergency #firstaid #hospital #nurse #rescue #motorcycle #Motorsport

First Aid After a Coconut Knockout 🥥🚑 A coconut just knocked someone out cold? Here’s what really matters: 😵 Unresponsive? → Call 911. → Lay them on their back. → Breathing? Recovery position. → Not breathing? CPR. No time to waste. 😖 Responsive? → Talk to them. → Clean and cover the wound with a sterile bandage. → Keep them calm – and maybe away from palm trees. 🌴 Fun fact: You’re more likely to get hit by a falling coconut than attacked by a shark. Still scared of the ocean? 🦺 Clothing by Niemöller & Abel 🧒🏼 Child Mannequin by Laerdal //Anzeige #ambulance #paramedic #emergency #firstaid #hospital #nurse #helpingsavelives #beach #survival #Summer