A tourniquet is a device that is used to constrict 🩸flow to a specific part of the body, typically a limb.
Now let’s talk about how to properly use one ‼️
🩺 Place the tourniquet around the limb, about 2-4 inches above the wound or injury.
🩺Tighten the tourniquet until the 🩸 stops. It is important to stop the 🩸 as quickly as possible, but be aware that the tourniquet should not be left on for more than two hours to avoid damage to the limb.
🩺Secure the tourniquet in place with a knot or a clip to prevent it from slipping.
🩺If possible, mark the time that the tourniquet was applied on the victim's forehead or another visible location.
🩺Seek immediate medical attention.
‼️ It is important to know that the use of a tourniquet should be a last resort, as it can cause serious damage to the limb if left on for too long. If a tourniquet is not available or not effective in stopping the 🩸, direct pressure and elevation of the limb may be used as alternative methods to control!
2022-12-29 18:48:00 +0000 UTC
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Some interesting health facts for you today 🩺:
The average person has about 100,000 hairs on their head 💆🏼♀️
The human nose can detect over 1 trillion different scents 👃🏻
The average person spends about a third of their life sleeping 😴💤
The average person has about 100,000 miles of 🩸vessels in their body
The human brain is about 75% water 🧠💧
The surface area of the lungs is about the same as a tennis court 🫁
The human body contains enough fat to make seven bars of soap 🧼
The average person produces about a quart of saliva per day
The heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of 🩸 per day 🫀
The more you know! 🤓
2022-12-28 19:30:28 +0000 UTC
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Happy Tuesday 💕💕
I hope you have a wonderful day! 💋🩺
2022-12-27 19:58:35 +0000 UTC
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Safety first, always! 🩺🩹❤️🩹
A basic first aid kit should contain the following items:
❤️🩹Adhesive bandages in various sizes
❤️🩹Antiseptic wipes or solution
❤️🩹Gauze pads
❤️🩹Adhesive tape
❤️🩹Scissors
❤️🩹Tweezers
❤️🩹Disposable gloves
❤️🩹Instant cold pack
❤️🩹Splint
❤️🩹Triangle bandage
❤️🩹CPR breathing barrier
❤️🩹Thermometer
❤️🩹Over-the-counter pain medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen
2022-12-26 18:34:41 +0000 UTC
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Merry Christmas to all my fans! 💋
I hope you have a very special holiday 🎄🥰
2022-12-25 19:07:01 +0000 UTC
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Santa said you need this lucky 3 under your tree 😉😇🥰
@naturallivingyoga @cocktailratings
2022-12-25 00:30:12 +0000 UTC
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Bad Santa 🤫💋
2022-12-23 19:30:08 +0000 UTC
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Happy Holidays from Skully and I 🥰🎄❤️
2022-12-22 19:10:30 +0000 UTC
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Special delivery! Showing you my favorite new scrubs 😍
2022-12-21 18:30:30 +0000 UTC
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Sodium chloride, also known as table salt, is a common electrolyte that is used in many medical settings. 🧂🩺
It is typically administered intravenously (IV) to patients who are dehydrated or experiencing electrolyte imbalances. Sodium chloride can also be used to clean wounds, irrigate the nose and throat, and dissolve medications for inhalation or injection. 💉
In the body, sodium plays a vital role in maintaining normal fluid balance, nerve and muscle function, and 🩸 pressure. Sodium chloride is a source of both sodium and chloride, two electrolytes that are essential for the proper functioning of the body. When the body is depleted of these electrolytes, it can lead to a range of symptoms, including fatigue, muscle cramps, and nausea. 🤮😴
2022-12-20 18:37:06 +0000 UTC
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Can I be your little snow bunny? 🥰
2022-12-19 18:40:03 +0000 UTC
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It’s time for your operation 😉🩺💉
I loved playing this game when I was little 😍
2022-12-19 00:26:41 +0000 UTC
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I love the crisp winter air 😍❄️🌨
2022-12-17 23:23:07 +0000 UTC
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I found a little fox outside 🤫🦊
It’s me 😜
2022-12-16 18:37:06 +0000 UTC
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Happy Thursday 💕
Xoxo,
Your favorite nursing student 💋😉
2022-12-15 18:35:03 +0000 UTC
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Wellness Wednesday: Boost your diet this winter! 🥑🥦🥕🍊
Eating foods rich in Vitamin C, like oranges, carrots, broccoli, berries, and dark, leafy greens, will help strengthen your immune system so it can fight off cold and flu viruses better! 🦠
Up your iron intake by eating foods like poultry, beans and legumes, and fortified cereals, breads, and pastas, to help maintain good muscle and brain function ☺️
2022-12-14 18:16:03 +0000 UTC
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Alright all my favorite patients! We have 12 days of Christmas, can we do a team work goal?! Everyone can take part for a naughty Christmas surprise 🎁🎄
Tip any amount to be added to my naughty list, tip $100 to be on my EXCLUSIVE naughty list 🤫💋🎄🎁 *MUST TIP ON THIS POST*
2022-12-13 19:02:40 +0000 UTC
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Nurse Natalia is always here for you 😉♥️🩺
2022-12-12 18:10:45 +0000 UTC
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Getting that last study session in before holiday break! 🤓
Can’t wait to have some time off & enjoy time with friends & family 🥰
2022-12-11 20:27:03 +0000 UTC
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Grab your notebook, It’s time to learn about the organs and their functions!
2022-12-10 19:05:47 +0000 UTC
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Happy Friday babes! 💋🙌
Glasses or no glasses? 🤓
2022-12-09 18:45:47 +0000 UTC
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Good morning 💜
Instead of hitting that snooze button, get up and get yourself a glass of water!
Drinking water in the morning is a great way to boost the body’s metabolism, flush out the toxins and replenish the skin!
Start your day refreshed & ready 💧
2022-12-08 16:45:08 +0000 UTC
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Wellness Wednesday 🩺 Drink the coffee! ☕️
It’s rich in antioxidants, and some studies have linked coffee consumption to longevity and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease!
To enjoy coffee in a safe and healthy way, keep your intake to less than 4 cups per day and avoid high-calorie, high-sugar additives like sweetened creamer!
2022-12-07 18:30:24 +0000 UTC
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I love the library 📚♥️ I really enjoy how quiet it is and how calm it makes me feel 😌
2022-12-06 19:08:06 +0000 UTC
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It’s time to clean those pearly whites! 🦷🪥 Maintaining oral health is sooo important ‼️
Without proper oral hygiene, bacteria can reach levels that might lead to oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease 😷
Did you know periodontal diseases have also been linked to heart complications, strokes and many other health issues? Take care of your teeth! 🦷
2022-12-05 18:08:15 +0000 UTC
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Spent my Sunday studying the human skeleton 📚🦴🩻
How many bones does the skull have? 💀🤔
2022-12-05 00:13:35 +0000 UTC
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Can I be your ch-ch-ch-ch- cherrrry bomb ? 😜🍒💋
2022-12-03 22:42:02 +0000 UTC
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A much needed night out after a week of some intense studying! 🙌🏻🍾
A good social environment correlates with a drop in stress-indicating hormones! So if you’re feeling stressed, enjoy sometime with friends/family 🥰
2022-12-03 01:02:44 +0000 UTC
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Happy December 1st ❄️☃️💙
2022-12-01 18:01:01 +0000 UTC
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I hope you have a great Wednesday 💋❤️
2022-11-30 17:03:29 +0000 UTC
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