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Whiplash - Overview
University of Maryland — Whiplash is when the soft tissues of the neck are injured by a sudden jerking or "whipping" of the head. This type of motion strains the muscles and ligaments of the neck beyond their normal range of motion. When a vehicle stops suddenly in a .. ...More…
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Sunburn first aid - Overview
University of Maryland — Sunburn is from over-exposure to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. While the symptoms are usually temporary (such as red skin that is painful to the touch), the skin damage is often permanent and can have serious long-term health effects, ...More…
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Shock - Overview
University of Maryland — Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This can damage multiple organs. Shock requires immediate medical treatment and can get worse very rapidly. Shock can be caused by any condition ...More…
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Shaken baby syndrome - Overview
University of Maryland — Shaken baby syndrome is a severe form of head injury caused by violently shaking an infant or child. Shaken baby syndrome can occur from as little as 5 seconds of shaking. Such shaking usually takes place when the infant is crying inconsolably ...More…
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Scrape - Overview
University of Maryland — A scrape is an area where the skin is rubbed off. It usually occurs after you fall down or hit something. A scrape is usually not serious, but it can be painful and may bleed slightly. Scrape - Overview,More…
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Radiation sickness - Overview
University of Maryland — Radiation sickness is illness and symptoms resulting from excessive exposure to radiation. Exposure may be accidental or intentional (as in radiation therapy). There are two basic types of radiation: ionizing and nonionizing. Nonionizing ...More…
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Strains - Overview
University of Maryland — A strain is when a muscle becomes overstretched and tears. This painful injury, also called a "pulled muscle," can be caused by an accident, improper use of a muscle, or overuse of a muscle. Strains - Overview, A strain is when a muscle becomes ...More…
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Poisoning first aid - Overview
University of Maryland — Poisoning is caused by swallowing, injecting, breathing in, or otherwise being exposed to a harmful substance. Most poisonings occur by accident. Immediate first aid is very important in a poisoning emergency. The first aid you give before ...More…
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Poison ivy - oak - sumac rash - Overview
University of Maryland — Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are plants that commonly cause an allergic skin reaction. The result is typically an itching, red rash with bumps or blisters. Poison ivy is one of the most frequent causes of skin rash among children and adults who ...More…
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Spinal injury - Overview
University of Maryland — Your spinal cord contains the nerves that carry messages between your brain and body. The cord passes through your neck and back. A spinal cord injury is very serious because it can cause paralysis below the site of the injury. When someone has a ...More…
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Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury of the knee - ...
University of Maryland — Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury is a stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the ligament on the inside of the knee. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) extends from the upper-inside surface of the shin bone to the bottom-inside ...More…
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Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury - Overview
University of Maryland — Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury is a stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the ligament on the outside of the knee. The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) extends from the top outside surface of the fibula (the bone on the outside of ...More…