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FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE EYE: WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR  There are times when first aid care isn't sufficient to entirely manage a situation of foreign object in the eye. First aid will always be beneficial but should not substitute the need to seek more professional care. Here are scenarios that demand a visit to the hospital.  #ForeignObjectInTheEye #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

FIRST AID CARE FOR FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE EYE   Getting the foreign object out of the eye asap will help prevent infection, loss of vision and any other type of further harm. If you are helping to get out a foreign object in someone's eye,esure your hands are freshly washed and there is sufficient lighting to help see good. How To Check For Foreign Object(s) In The Eye👇 -Ask the casualty to sit down. -Pull the lower lid down and ask the casualty to look up, look right and then look left, while you carefully observe the eye to identify the foreign object  -Do the same for the upper lid.👉Pull the upper lid up and ask the casualty to look down, look right and then look left, while you carefully observe the eye to identify the foreign object  How To Remove The Foreign Object From The Eye (once seen)👇 There are a few ways to achieve this: -Immerse the side of the face with the affected eye in a shallow bowl of clean water, then ask th...

FIRST AID CARE FOR FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE EYE Remember in first aid care, we must ensure no further harm occurs.  Here are some "DON'Ts" #ForeignObjectsInTheEye #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE EYE  The signs and symptoms are mostly immediate.  Here are the signs and symptoms of a foreign object in the eye. Sometimes the pain or discomfort of a foreign object in the eye can be felt in the eyelid. Depending on the type of foreign object, there might be a visible wound. #ForeignObjectInTheEye #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

2020 has been a potpourri for us all! Let's be thankful in spite of it all. So sme people would be taking a breather in the coming month. Taking a trip for a change of scenery, for some peace and air, for relaxation,  to connect with family and friends and a variety of other reasons.  @eMedicineHealth has a great compilation of what you musnot forget to take along in order to be prepped for a medical emergency.  At The FABS our kits have all the bare necessities. Let's be your first aid plug  List of 33 First Aid Kit Travel Content Travel kit: A travel first aid kit may contain these items: -Adhesive tape -4" x 4" sterile gauze pads -Antacid - for indigestion -Antidiarrheal (Imodium, Pepto-Bismol, for example) -Antihistamine cream -Antiseptic agent (small bottle liquid soap) - for cleaning wounds and hands -Aspirin - for mild pain, heart attack Adhesive bandages (all sizes) -Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - oral antihistamine -Book on first aid Ci...

CAUSES/SOURCES OF FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE EYE  Almost a 100% of the time foreign objects get into the eye by accident, either at work or while carrying out regular activities. Most people have experienced dust or sand getting into the eye, maybe on a windy day or while in motion, in an automobile, riding a bike or motorcycle etc. People who engage in certain types of jobs are at risk as well. Jobs that include the use of wood sawing tools/machines, drilling machines, the use of hammer, axes etc. pose the risk of foreign objects entering the eye. #ForeignObjectsInTheEye #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

INTRO: FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE EYE A foreign object in the eye is any object that gets into the eye from outside of the body, they are alien to the body. Foreign objects that have been found in the eye include dust particles, debris, eyelash, grit, shards of metal and glass etc. The eyes have a self cleansing mechanism, this is done by the rinsing or flushing action of tears produced in the eyes. The problem with foreign objects in the eye is that they have the potential to damage the cornea and conjunctiva of the eye, and these are very delicate structures of the eye. Foreign objects in the eye normally stay on the eyeball and can scratch the cornea, however in rare occasions they can penetrate the eyes and cause grave damage (these are referred to as intraocular objects) Foreign objects in the eye cause discomfort and sometimes pain. The plan is to safely remove them without causing damage. #ForeignObjectsInTheEye #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

PREVENTION:FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE RECTUM Prevention is better than a cure! In kids, they should be discouraged from mischievous pranks that could cause harm, e.g. foreign objects getting into the rectum  Adults who ise sex toys (dildos,  vibrators etc. Should ise those with flanges to prevent them from slipping into rectum.  For psychiatric patients who have the tendecy to insert objects into body orifices, keep away  objects of any kind away from their rich. People in general should be aware of the risks involved in inserting objects in their rectum #ForeignObjectsInTheRectum #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

FIRST AID/TREATMENT FOR FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE RECTUM  When it comes to objects stuck in the rectum the first aid care really is to prevent further harm! Do nothing! Do not attempt to dislodge the foreign object yourself. The thing to do is to take the person to the ER (Emergency Room) of the hospital.  If you know or suspect that there is a foreign object stuck in the rectum, and you try to dislodge it yourself, you most likely will cause more harm, you can inflict more injury like internal and external tears or bruising, swelling can also occur.  The ER has professional team and equipment to locate and dislodge the foreign object. These are carried out by X-ray imaging, to locate the image. To dislodge the object, a retractor is used or surgery is carried out. Remember:Never attempt to dislodge a foreign object in the rectum, go to the ER asap #ForeignObjectsInTheRectum #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

SIGNS &SYMPTOMS:FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE RECTUM  Most times people don't present with signs and symptoms. In fact signs are completely ruled out except part if the foreign object is sticking out.  The tricky bit is when the person is a child or a psychiatric patient. To confirm the presence of a foreign object in the rectum, an x-ray has to be done.  If the foreign object has been in the rectum for a whe, then it can lead to complications which present the symptoms listed out in the poster attached below👇 #ForeignObjectInTheRectum #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

SOURCES/CAUSES:FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE RECTUM  Foreign objects find their way into the rectum either through the anus or through the mouth (ie swallowed). Sometimes it is intentional, at other times, it is accidental. Most of the time it is easy to insert a foreign object into the rectum but difficult to remove.  Here are is a group of people with incidences of foreign objects in the rectum  - Kids:most of the time it is accidental. Kids can be mischievous! Incidences have been recorded of kids mistakenly sitting on a pencil, biro or ruler, set by other kids out of mischief. These objects sadly go through their anus and end up stuck in the rectum.  - Psychiatric patients  - Adults:a desire for risque sex and sexual gratification, some people insert foreign objects in their anus and push to far that they gdt stuck in the rectum. - Adults:bodypacking occurs when people illegally try to transport weapons, drugs and illegal/hard drugs - Medica...

Pull out your seats amd let's give you info about foreign objects in the rectum INTRO: FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE RECTUM  The rectum is that connection between tne large intestine and the anus. Stool can be temporarily found there. It isn't meant to house foreign objects.  Most foreign objects found in the rectum were inserted through the anus and very few got there through the mouth (made their way through the digestive tract and got stuck in the rectum.  The problem with foreign objects is the inability to remove them. If foreign objects are not removed ASAP, they could cause complications.  Foreign objects stuck in the rectum can only be located or viewed through X-ray imaging (except it is long enough to stick out via the anus).  Foreign objects get stuck in the rectum for a variety of reasons.  These objects could be intentionally or accidentally introduced into the rectum but rarely is it intentional that these objects be stuck there. Photo cr...