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This Concept Map has information related to: CMap for Burns Broken-Bones-Dislocations Strains & Sprains Poisoning Snakebite Scorpion-Sting Spider-Bites Moving-Badly-Injured, Broken Bones or Fractures need to keep The bones in a fixed position, Black Widow & Spider Bites treatment For black widow spider bite:- give Aspirin, and consult doctor; Injection of 10% calcium gluconate (10 ml) to be injected intravenously very slowly over a 10 minute period for reducing muscular spasms, Diazepam is also helpful; treat for Allergic Shock in case signs of shock develop; Injections of Cortisone may be needed for children, Minor Burns (1st Degree) treatment Put the burned part in cold water ease the pain & lessen damage caused by minor burn; take Aspirin for pain; No other treatm- ent is needed, Osteoporosis symptoms Bones becomes fragile, making it easier to crack & break because of Bone density loss; More common in women than men; In advanced stage, often hip, spine or wrist are broken or fractured; Spinal or Vertebral fractures lead to height loss, severe back pain, deformity; Vertebra collapse on each other, causing painful severe curve in spine (Dowager's Hump), Broken Bones or Fractures need to be carried or moved by Preventing the broken bones from moving with splints/strips/bark, or a sleeve of cup- board is must, Burns prevention Do not let small babies go near a fire; keep lamps/matches out of reach, Broken Necks & Backs may cause Paresthesias, Paralysis, Minor Burns (1st Degree) symptom Pain but no formation of Blister,, Snakebite symptom Poisonous Snake Bite:- Marks of the 2 Fangs (two deep dots) with possibly other little marks made by teeth; Non-Poisonous Snake Bite:- 2 rows of teeth marks, but no fang marks, Dislocations treatment Put the Bone into place without delay; keep it bandaged firmly in place for about a month; avoid forceful use of the limb long enough (for 2-3 months) for the joint to heal completely