Wednesday's results... 

which two are true and which is not?

1. Never apply ice, grease or butter to a burn.  TRUE

Never apply ice, grease or butter to a burn as they may cause more damage to the skin and 

increase the risk of infection.

2. Electrical burns don't need to be seen by a doctor unless you can see that your baby's skin has been burned.  FALSE

Evaluating the extent of an electrical burn can be difficult because internal damage can occur without visible injury to the skin. All electrical burns should be seen by a doctor.

3. Blisters that form on a burn should be left intact until seen by a doctor.  TRUE

Blisters provide a barrier to infection so leave them intact until seen by a doctor. 

know more. worry less. 

Tuesday's Two Truths and a Non Truth

Today's topic is Burns (seriously, Mr. Burns was the best of the worst burn images on google image so I went with it...)

Which one of the following is not true?

1. Never apply ice, grease or butter to a burn.

2. Electrical burns don't need to be seen by a doctor unless you can see that your baby's skin has been burned.

3. Blisters that form on a burn should be left intact until seen by a doctor.

Do you know the answer? Post your guess or comment today and find out which two are true, which one is not and why... tomorrow.

HAPPY EASTER!

MEDBASICS on Good Housekeeping TV Special

My family and I spent this week filming the Good Housekeeping Smart Solutions Mother's Day Special. SOOOOO much fun! One of my favorite parts was touring the actual facility and seeing the laboratories where products are tested before being given the Good Housekeeping seal of approval... they do some heavy duty testing let me tell you! Of course my "mini makeover" was fabulous too. I really learned so much about saving money and time when it comes to beauty products plus got some great tips on spring fashion that will help me transition from playdate/playground to networking/conferences (I'll share these tips after the show airs). Luke, Nico and Oliver were absolutely amazing and super sweet! Nico is a natural on tv. Looking forward to the show which airs sometime between May 8- June 8 on ABC. 

Wednesday's answers to Tuesday's Two Truths and a Non Truth

Here we go... bleeding

1. If your baby is bleeding below the elbow, you should apply a tourniquet above his/her elbow to stop the bleeding.   FALSE

Never ever use a tourniquet as it can cause damage to the tissue... direct pressure, direct pressure, direct pressure, no tourniquet needed (unless you're filming a 1940's war movie, then maybe but just for effect)

2. If you "check the bleeding" by lifting the bandage when holding pressure you can dislodge the clot and start the bleeding again.   TRUE

NO PEEKING! As tempting as it may be, don't release pressure. Whatever work your child's body has already done to form a clot will be undone by removing the bandage or cloth. Hold pressure for 5-10 minutes.

3. If your baby is bleeding the most important thing to remember is to apply firm pressure to the wound.   TRUE

Again, direct pressure, direct pressure, direct pressure for 5-10 minutes. If the bleeding continues after 10 minutes, call your doctor. 

know more. worry less.

Tuesday's Two Truths and a Non Truth

Today's topic is BLEEDING

Which one of the following is not true?

1. If your baby is bleeding below the elbow, you should apply a tourniquet above his/her elbow to stop the bleeding.

2. If you "check the bleeding" by lifting the bandage when holding pressure you can dislodge the clot and start the bleeding again. 

3. If your baby is bleeding the most important thing to remember is to apply firm pressure to the wound.

Do you know the answer? Post your guess or comment today and find out which two are true, which one is not and why... tomorrow.

Okay, technically it is still Wednesday. I did taxes all day today and almost forgot to post the answers to Two Truths and a Non Truth. 

Here we go... Poison

1. Symptoms of poisoning may be subtle and may not develop for hours.  TRUE

Recognizing a poisoning when it occurs can be tricky. Immediately after a poisoning your baby may look fine. Monitor your baby for several hours watching specifically for the following:

sleepiness/lethargy

odd odors on breath

difficulty breathing

excessive drooling

nausea/vomiting

burns on lips/mouth

stains on clothing

2. The Poison Control Center receives the greatest number of calls in the late afternoons and evenings.  TRUE

According to the Poison Control Center the greatest number of calls do occur in the late afternoons and evenings. They don't offer specific reasons but as a mother I have a few guesses- How about... I'm tired or I'm cooking dinner or I'm helping a sibling? I don't know for sure but what I do know is that we can all take this information and use it to help prevent a potential poisoning by safe guarding our homes and being extra vigilant during those hours. 

3. You should immediately give syrup of ipecac or activated charcoal to your baby if you suspect he/she has been poisoned by something in your home.  FALSE

DO NOT give syrup of ipecac or activated charcoal unless instructed to do so by a physician or poison control center. In some cases treating with syrup of ipecac or activated charcoal can make the situation worse. On a similar note, DO NOT induce vomiting or give your baby any food or drink prior to calling the poison control center.  

Poison Control Center  1-800-222-1222

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