Sprained Thumb Injury

A Sprained Thumb is often referred to as Skier's Thumb, due to the prevalence of this injury during skiing. It is a common cause of thumb pain and swelling. Skier's Thumb refers to damage to the Ulnar Collateral Ligament at the base of the thumb, often caused by a ski pole during a fall. However, a Sprained Thumb is not exclusive to skiers and can occur to anyone where there is sufficient force applied to the thumb in a direction away from the hand.

Sprains

A sprain, which involves the ligamentous structures (strong bands of connected tissue) surrounding the joint, resembles a strain, but the pain and swelling subside more slowly. It usually is caused by abnormal or excessive movement of the joint. With a sprain, the ligaments may be incompletely torn or, as in a sever sprain, completely torn or ruptured. The signs of sprain are pain, rapid swelling, heat, disability, discoloration,

Strains

A strain is a stretching injury to a muscle or a musculotendinous unit caused by mechanical overloading. This type of injury may result from an unusual muscle contraction or an excessive forcible stretch. Although there usually is no external evidence of a specific injury, pain, stiffness, and swelling exist. The most common sites for muscle strains are the lower back and the cervical region of the spine. The elbow and the shoulder are also supported by musculotendinous units that are subject to strains. Foot strain is associated with the weight-bearing stresses of the feet; it may be caused by inadequate muscular and ligamentous support, over weight, or excessive exercise such as standing, walking, or running.

Athletic Injuries

Athletic injuries are either acute injuries or overuse injuries. Acute injuries are caused by sudden trauma and include injuries to soft tissues (contussion, strains, and sprains) and to bone (fractures). Overuse injuries have been described as chronic injuries, including stress fractures that result from constant high levels of physiologic stress without sufficient recovery time. They commonly occur in the elbow ("Little League elbow" or "tennis elbow") and in tissue where tendons attached to the bone, such as the heel, knee, and shoulder. Contact

First Aid for Firecracker Injuries

Slight burn or  first degree burn should be cleaned immediately. put the affected part under a running water or soak in iced water before drying and applying a closed dressing or gauze.
If the wound is bleeding, apply a direct pressure and elevate the affected area to stop bleeding.

In case of poisoning due to firecracker ingestion, let the victim eat 5 raw eggs to coat the gastrointestinal tract to prevent chemical from sticking to the stomach.

For burns caused by phosphorous, the wound should be wiped first before they are placed under running water.
After the first aid or if the injury is severe bring the victim to the nearest hospital for proper care and treatments.

Burn Injury

Injuries that result from direct contact with or exposure to any thermal, chemical, or radiation source are termed burns. Burn injuries occur when energy from a heat source is transferred to the tissues of the body. The depth of injury is related to the temperature and the duration of exposure or contact.

Thermal Burns - exposure to or contact with flame, hot liquids, semi-liquids (e.g., steam), semi-solids (e.g., tar), or hot objects. Specific examples of thermal burns are those sustained in residential fires, explosive, automobile accidents, scald injuries, clothing ignition, and ignition of poorly stored flammable liquids.

Chemical Burns - caused by tissue contact with strong acids, alkalis, or organic compounds. The concentration, volume, and type of chemical, as well as the duration of contact, determine the severity of a chemical injury. Chemical burns can result from contact with certain household cleaning agents and various chemicals used in industry, agriculture, and the military.