Prompt Evolution

Cuts and Scrapes

Cuts and Scrapes Care

Clean the Wound: Wash with soap & water, rinse with clean water & pat dry. Apply Antiseptic: Use a cotton swab with hydrogen peroxide or iodine to prevent infection. Bandage the Wound: Cover with a sterile adhesive bandage or gauze to protect from dirt. Antibiotic Ointment: Apply a thin layer 2-3 times daily to prevent infection. Pain Reliever: Ibuprofen 200-400 mg every 4-6 hours for pain & inflammation. Tetanus Booster: If needed, consult a doctor for immunization to prevent tetanus. Keep the Wound Moist with ointment to promote healing, Change Bandage Daily or when wet & Monitor for Infection like redness or pus. Do Not Use Alcohol on Deep Wounds. Avoid blowing on the wound. Seek medical help if bleeding does not stop or if signs of infection appear. Do Not Use Iodine if Allergic to Iodine. Do not give aspirin to children due to risk of Reye’s syndrome. Avoid using ointments on large areas without medical advice.

Burns

Burns Management

Cool the Burn: Hold under cool running water for 10-15 minutes or use a cool compress. Protect the Burn: Cover with a sterile non-stick dressing or clean cloth. Assess Severity: Determine if it is first, second or third degree for further care. Pain Reliever: Acetaminophen 500-1000 mg every 4-6 hours for pain relief. Topical Cream: Apply aloe vera or hydrocortisone cream to reduce inflammation & promote healing. Antibiotic Ointment: Use for second-degree burns to prevent infection, apply 2-3 times daily. Do Not Pop Blisters, Keep the Burn Elevated to reduce swelling & Use Loose Bandages to avoid pressure. Do Not Use Ice Directly on the Burn as it can cause further damage. Avoid applying butter or oil. Seek emergency care for large, deep or infected burns. Do Not Use Topical Creams on Third-Degree Burns. Avoid hydrocortisone on facial burns or if allergic. Do not give pain medication to those with liver issues without consulting a doctor.

Sprains

Sprains Care

Rest the Injury: Avoid putting weight on the affected area. Ice the Sprain: Apply an ice pack for 15-20 minutes every 2-3 hours. Compress the Area: Use an elastic bandage to reduce swelling. Pain Reliever: Ibuprofen 400 mg every 6 hours for pain & inflammation. Topical Analgesic: Apply menthol or arnica gel to soothe pain, use as directed. Support Device: Use a brace or splint to immobilize the joint for healing. Elevate the Injury above heart level when possible, Use Ice Properly with a cloth barrier to prevent frostbite & Gradually Resume Activity after pain subsides. Do Not Apply Heat Initially as it can increase swelling. Avoid strenuous activity too soon. Seek medical attention if there is severe pain, deformity or no improvement. Do Not Use Ibuprofen if Allergic to NSAIDs or if with kidney issues. Avoid compression if it causes numbness or tingling. Do not use topical analgesics on broken skin.

Allopathy

Allopathic Foundation

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Check Safety, Check Responsiveness, Call for Help, Chest Compressions & Rescue Breaths Bleeding Control: Apply Direct Pressure, Elevate Injury, Use Pressure Points & Tourniquet Fracture Stabilization: Immobilize Area, Use Splints, Check Circulation & Sensation Acetaminophen: Dosage 500-1000 mg, Purpose Pain & Fever Reduction Ibuprofen: Dosage 200-400 mg, Purpose Inflammation, Pain & Fever Antiseptic Cream: Apply Topically, Purpose Prevent Infection Maintain Calm, Monitor Vitals & Ensure Airway Patency Avoid Unnecessary Movement, Withhold Oral Medications If Unconscious & Verify Allergies Aspirin Contraindicated In Children, Tourniquets As Last Resort & Avoid Heat On Acute Injuries

Sprains (Ankle & Wrist)

Acute Sprain Care

Rest Ice Compression Elevation protocol Immobilize Joint with brace or wrap Assess for Fracture & inability to bear weight Ibuprofen for pain & inflammation Acetaminophen for pain management Aspirin for adults & inflammation Ice for 20 Minutes at a time Elevate Above Heart level Use Compression & monitor circulation Seek Medical Attention for severe swelling or deformity & avoid heat in first 48 hours No Aspirin for Children due to Reye’s syndrome & caution with blood thinners or stomach issues

Sore Throat

Throat Pain Relief

Salt Water Gargle several times daily Throat Lozenges for moisture & pain Humidifier for air moisture Acetaminophen for pain & fever Ibuprofen for inflammation & pain Phenol Spray for topical numbing Drink Warm Liquids like broth or tea Rest Your Voice & avoid straining Avoid Irritants like smoke & spicy foods See Doctor if symptoms persist over 2 days or with high fever & difficulty swallowing No Honey for Infants under 1 year & avoid multi-symptom product overdose

Anxiety

Anxiety Management

Deep Breathing Exercises 4-7-8 technique Grounding Methods 5-4-3-2-1 senses Change Environment to quiet space Diphenhydramine for temporary calm Magnesium Glycinate for nervous system Herbal Supplements like valerian root Cold Water on Face to slow heart rate Avoid Caffeine & other stimulants Physical Movement & gentle exercise Not a Substitute for professional mental health care & seek help for persistent symptoms No Driving or Machinery after sedating remedies & consult doctor before combining medications

Burns

Burn Care

Cool Running Water for 10-20 minutes Remove Jewelry near the area Cover Burn with sterile non-stick gauze Lidocaine Gel for topical numbing Ibuprofen for pain & inflammation Antibiotic Ointment to prevent infection Do Not Use Ice Do Not Pop Blisters & Use a Loose Bandage Seek Immediate Medical Attention for large burns, burns on the Face Hands Genitals, or Chemical Electrical Burns Do Not Apply Butter Oil Cotton Wool to a burn. Do Not Use Antiseptic Creams on severe burns

Indigestion

Indigestion Relief

Sit Upright after eating Drink Warm Water Loosen Tight Clothing around the abdomen Antacids like Tums or Rolaids Simethicone for gas pain H2 Blockers like Famotidine for acid reduction Avoid Lying Down after meals Identify Trigger Foods & Avoid Spicy or Fatty Foods Consult a Doctor if symptoms are severe, persistent, or accompanied by Weight Loss Vomiting Difficulty Swallowing Do Not Use Antacids for more than 2 weeks without consulting a doctor. Check For Interactions with other medications

Insomnia

Sleep Support

Sleep Hygiene consistent schedule dark room Relaxation Techniques deep breathing meditation Reserve Bed for sleep only Diphenhydramine as a sleep aid Melatonin to regulate sleep cycle Valerian Root as a herbal supplement Avoid Screens before bed Avoid Large Meals & Avoid Caffeine close to bedtime Do Not Use Sleep Aids long-term without medical supervision. See a Doctor if insomnia persists for more than 2 weeks Do Not Operate Machinery after taking sleep aids. Avoid Alcohol. Consult a Doctor before use if taking other medications

Burn Care

Cool Running Water for 10-20 Minutes Remove Jewelry Near an Area Cover Burn with Sterile Non-Stick Gauze Lidocaine Gel for Topical Numbing Ibuprofen for Pain & Inflammation Antibiotic Ointment to Prevent Infection Do Not Use Ice Do Not Pop Blisters & Use a Loose Bandage Seek immediate medical attention for large burns, burns on the face/hands/genitals, or chemical/electrical burns. Do not apply butter, oil, or cotton wool to a burn. Do not use antiseptic creams on severe burns.

Indigestion Relief

Sit Upright after Eating Drink Warm Water Loosen Tight Clothing around an Abdomen Antacids like Tums or Rolaids Simethicone for Gas Pain H2 Blockers like Famotidine for Acid Reduction Avoid Lying Down after Meals Identify Trigger Foods & Avoid Spicy or Fatty Foods Consult a doctor if symptoms are severe, persistent, or accompanied by weight loss, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing. Do not use antacids for more than 2 weeks without consulting a doctor. Check for interactions with other medications.

Sleep Support

Sleep Hygiene Consistent Schedule Dark Room Relaxation Techniques Deep Breathing Meditation Reserve Bed for Sleep Only Diphenhydramine as a Sleep Aid Melatonin to Regulate a Sleep Cycle Valerian Root as an Herbal Supplement Avoid Screens before Bed Avoid Large Meals & Avoid Caffeine Close to Bedtime Do not use sleep aids long-term without medical supervision. See a doctor if insomnia persists for more than 2 weeks. Do not operate machinery after taking sleep aids. Avoid alcohol. Consult a doctor before use if taking other medications.

Burns

Burn Care

Cool Running Water for 10-20 Minutes Remove Jewelry Near the Area Cover Burn With Sterile Non-Stick Gauze Lidocaine Gel for Topical Numbing Ibuprofen for Pain & Inflammation Antibiotic Ointment to Prevent Infection Do Not Use Ice Do Not Pop Blisters & Use a Loose Bandage Seek immediate medical attention for large burns, burns on the face/hands/genitals, or chemical/electrical burns. Do not apply butter, oil, or cotton wool to a burn. Do not use antiseptic creams on severe burns.

Indigestion

Indigestion Relief

Sit Upright After Eating Drink Warm Water Loosen Tight Clothing Around the Abdomen Antacids Like Tums or Rolaids Simethicone for Gas Pain H2 Blockers Like Famotidine for Acid Reduction Avoid Lying Down After Meals Identify Trigger Foods & Avoid Spicy or Fatty Foods Consult a doctor if symptoms are severe, persistent, or accompanied by weight loss, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing. Do not use antacids for more than 2 weeks without consulting a doctor. Check for interactions with other medications.

Insomnia

Sleep Support

Sleep Hygiene Consistent Schedule Dark Room Relaxation Techniques Deep Breathing Meditation Reserve Bed for Sleep Only Diphenhydramine as a Sleep Aid Melatonin to Regulate Sleep Cycle Valerian Root as a Herbal Supplement Avoid Screens Before Bed Avoid Large Meals & Avoid Caffeine Close to Bedtime Do not use sleep aids long-term without medical supervision. See a doctor if insomnia persists for more than 2 weeks. Do not operate machinery after taking sleep aids. Avoid alcohol. Consult a doctor before use if taking other medications.

Burns

Burn Care

Cool Running Water for 10-20 Minutes Remove Jewelry Near the Area Cover Burn With Sterile Non-Stick Gauze Lidocaine Gel for Topical Numbing Ibuprofen for Pain and Inflammation Antibiotic Ointment to Prevent Infection Do Not Use Ice Do Not Pop Blisters and Use a Loose Bandage Seek immediate medical attention for large burns, burns on the face/hands/genitals, or chemical/electrical burns. Do not apply butter, oil, or cotton wool to a burn. Do not use antiseptic creams on severe burns.

Indigestion

Indigestion Relief

Sit Upright After Eating Drink Warm Water Loosen Tight Clothing Around the Abdomen Antacids Like Tums or Rolaids Simethicone for Gas Pain H2 Blockers Like Famotidine for Acid Reduction Avoid Lying Down After Meals Identify Trigger Foods and Avoid Spicy or Fatty Foods Consult a doctor if symptoms are severe, persistent, or accompanied by weight loss, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing. Do not use antacids for more than 2 weeks without consulting a doctor. Check for interactions with other medications.

Insomnia

Sleep Support

Sleep Hygiene Consistent Schedule Dark Room Relaxation Techniques Deep Breathing Meditation Reserve Bed for Sleep Only Diphenhydramine as a Sleep Aid Melatonin to Regulate Sleep Cycle Valerian Root as a Herbal Supplement Avoid Screens Before Bed Avoid Large Meals and Avoid Caffeine Close to Bedtime Do not use sleep aids long-term without medical supervision. See a doctor if insomnia persists for more than 2 weeks. Do not operate machinery after taking sleep aids. Avoid alcohol. Consult a doctor before use if taking other medications.

Burns

Burn Care

Cool Running Water for 10-20 minutes Remove Jewelry near the area Cover Burn with sterile non-stick gauze Lidocaine Gel for topical numbing Ibuprofen for pain and inflammation Antibiotic Ointment to prevent infection Do not use ice Do not pop blisters Use a loose bandage Seek immediate medical attention for large burns, burns on the face/hands/genitals, or chemical/electrical burns. Do not apply butter, oil, or cotton wool to a burn. Do not use antiseptic creams on severe burns.

Indigestion

Indigestion Relief

Sit Upright after eating Drink Warm Water Loosen Tight Clothing around the abdomen Antacids like Tums or Rolaids Simethicone for gas pain H2 Blockers like Famotidine for acid reduction Avoid lying down after meals Identify trigger foods Consult a doctor if symptoms are severe, persistent, or accompanied by weight loss, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing. Do not use antacids for more than 2 weeks without consulting a doctor. Check for interactions with other medications.

Insomnia

Sleep Support

Sleep Hygiene consistent schedule dark room Relaxation Techniques deep breathing meditation Reserve Bed for sleep only Diphenhydramine as a sleep aid Melatonin to regulate sleep cycle Valerian Root as a herbal supplement Avoid screens before bed Avoid large meals or caffeine Do not use sleep aids long-term without medical supervision. See a doctor if insomnia persists for more than 2 weeks. Do not operate machinery after taking sleep aids. Avoid alcohol. Consult a doctor before use if taking other medications.

Burns

Burn Care

Cool Running Water for 10-20 minutes Remove Jewelry near the area Cover Burn with sterile non-stick gauze Lidocaine Gel for topical numbing Ibuprofen for pain and inflammation Antibiotic Ointment to prevent infection Do not use ice Do not pop blisters Use a loose bandage to protect the area Seek immediate medical attention for large burns, burns on the face/hands/genitals, or chemical/electrical burns. Do not apply butter, oil, or cotton wool to a burn. Do not use antiseptic creams on severe burns.

Indigestion

Indigestion Relief

Sit Upright after eating Drink Warm Water Loosen Tight Clothing around the abdomen Antacids like Tums or Rolaids Simethicone for gas pain H2 Blockers like Famotidine for acid reduction Avoid lying down after meals Identify trigger foods like spicy or fatty foods Consult a doctor if symptoms are severe, persistent, or accompanied by weight loss, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing. Do not use antacids for more than 2 weeks without consulting a doctor. Check for interactions with other medications.

Insomnia

Sleep Support

Sleep Hygiene consistent schedule dark room Relaxation Techniques deep breathing meditation Reserve Bed for sleep only Diphenhydramine as a sleep aid Melatonin to regulate sleep cycle Valerian Root as a herbal supplement Avoid screens before bed Avoid large meals or caffeine close to bedtime Do not use sleep aids long-term without medical supervision. See a doctor if insomnia persists for more than 2 weeks. Do not operate machinery after taking sleep aids. Avoid alcohol. Consult a doctor before use if taking other medications.