Category : First Aid & Hospitals & Surgery : Health & Medical

How to Treat a Steam Burn on Skin

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Steam burns are often referred to as scalds. These type of burns are often sustained by young children and the elderly, and most likely occur from the steam created by boiling water, or very hot food. For example, removing plastic film from recently microwaved foods or placing your hand or arm in cl

Types of 3rd Degree Burns

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There are three degrees of burns, with third degree burns being the most severe. Third degree burns damage all the layers of the skin and require immediate hospital care. Large third degree burns may require skin grafts or surgery even though they are sometimes less painful than first and second deg

Splenectomy Side Effects

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The human spleen is approximately the size of a fist and resides in the upper-left quadrant of the abdomen. Researchers have discovered that the main purpose of the spleen is to remove bacteria and worn out blood cells from the lymphatic system, as well as store healthy blood cells for later use. I

Safety Tips on Volcanoes

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Volcanic eruptions can release flying debris, hot gases, lateral blast and lava flow. Other natural disasters, such as flash floods, mudflows, earthquake, ash fall and acid rain, often accompany a volcanic eruption. Keep yourself and your family safe in case of a eruption by being prepared, staying