Stingray injuries can be accompanied by symptoms (some mild, some serious) such as those listed below: There is a puncture wound. The hole from the stinger (barb) can be quite large and may have a jagged appearance. The stingray rarely leaves the barb behind, but on rare occasions it may break off in the wound. The victim experiences immediate and severe pain radiating from the puncture site. The wounded area swells significantly. The puncture site bleeds. Skin color around the wound initially appears blue, then changes to red. The victim sweats abnormally. The victim becomes faint, weak, or dizzy. The victim develops a headache. The victim experiences nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. The victim experiences shortness of breath. The victim has a seizure or experiences muscle cramping or paralysis. The following are strong indications that medical assistance is immediately required: The injury is located in the victim's abdomen, chest, neck, or face. The victim bleeds profusely. The victim experiences difficulty breathing, itching, nausea, tightness in the throat, rapid pulse, dizziness, or loss of consciousness. Lay the victim down on the ground if the incident occurs near shore, or on the floor or seat of a boat if the incident occurs in open water with a vessel nearby. Getting out of the water quickly and safely is essential to prevent further injury. If the victim is vomiting, turn him on his side to prevent choking. This is best done by applying pressure to the puncture site with a clean cloth or towel. If no clean cloth or towel is available, a shirt or other piece of clothing can be used. Only apply as much pressure as is needed to stop or significantly slow the loss of blood. If the victim is conscious, ask her whether the pressure is tolerable or if it is causing significantly more pain. If the stingray barb is still present in the wound, removing it will stop additional toxins from being released into the wound. However, the barb is serrated and will slice the skin as it is extracted, which releases more venom into the wound. In addition, attempted removal by someone other than a trained medical professional may cause the barb to break in the wound, meaning a doctor will need to go into the wound again to remove the broken pieces left behind. A very large barb may actually be blocking a wound and preventing severe bleeding. For these reasons, you should only attempt to remove the barb if there is no chance of prompt medical care, such as if you are very far out at sea. If no tweezers are available, needle-nosed pliers can be used to remove the barb. If possible, choose a tool that is relatively clean so as not to introduce potentially infectious agents to the victim's wound. Be careful not to sting yourself or anyone else with the barb once it is removed from the victim's wound. Dispose of the barb by placing it in an empty bottle and replacing the cap or wrapping it in several plastic bags. This prevents anyone else from accidentally coming into contact with it. Do not use your bare hands to remove the barb from the victim's wound. If no implements are available for removal of the barb, it is best to wait until medical professionals can do this. Even thick gloves cannot eliminate your risk of being pricked by the barb during removal, so extreme caution is advised.
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One-sentence summary -- Watch for common symptoms. Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms appear to be serious. Remove the victim from the water and bring him to safety. Stop the bleeding. Remove the barb with tweezers if medical care is not available.

Grab a bucket, and pour some potting soil and compost into it. Use a garden tool to stir up your mix, and pour it into your barrel. Add soil until you have roughly 6in (15cm) in the bottom of your barrel. Use about the same amount of potting soil and compost. You can also use fertilizer in place of compost. Your mixture does not have to be completely perfect. Using both potting soil and compost helps your potatoes grow healthy and strong.
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One-sentence summary -- Fill your barrel 58in (1320cm) high with a mix of soil and compost.

Learn the stages of labor, the importance of proper dilation, the type of physiological responses the mother will have to labor, the possible presentation positions of the baby, and what to expect during and immediately following delivery of the baby. Childbirth books and online resources are the best way to learn about this. Stage 1: Stage 1 consists of early labor and active labor. Early labor can last from hours to days, and for most women, it's not particularly uncomfortable. During active labor, however, contractions become stronger. On average, active labor lasts 4-8 hours or more. Stage 2: Stage 2 is the actual birth of the baby! It can last from a few minutes up to a few hours. Stage 3: Once the baby has been delivered, stage 3 is the delivery of the placenta. It usually lasts between 5 and 30 minutes. If you are going to effectively communicate with medical staff and serve as an intelligent representative and advocate for the mother, it is your job to understand when and why medication or medical intervention may be necessary. Some common labor and birth complications include: Stalled labor: In some instances, labor stops progressing contractions weaken, the infant does not proceed through the birth canal, or the cervix doesn't fully dilate. In these instances, the woman may need medications to induce labor or a cesarean delivery. Perineal tears: Tears in the vaginal and surrounding tissues are common during childbirth. A health care provider can easily repair these tears with stitches. Abnormal heart rate of the baby: If the infant's heart rate is abnormal during birth, the health care provider will typically ask the woman to shift positions to increase blood flow to the baby. Your role will vary considerably depending on where the baby will be delivered. If you will be advocating for the mother in a formal hospital setting, your advocacy will primarily involve interacting with medical staff and supporting the mother's decisions before, during, and after the birth. If you will be in a birthing center or midwifery clinic, your role may involve more advocacy for the mother's comfort or explaining her preferences for medication and intervention should the occasion arise. If you will be a birth advocate at a home or private birth, your role may involve communication with a birth attendant or simply serving as a coach to offer support and encouragement. Research class offerings at local community centers or hospitals online. Attending classes on the Lamaze childbirth method, childbirth advocacy courses, prenatal yoga classes will, to varying degrees, help you learn about breathing techniques, the process of labor and delivery, what to pack for the labor and delivery process, how best to physically and emotionally support the mother and what type of birthing experience the mother wants. If you find a class that the mother is interested in taking, do research on the instructor to make sure that they're qualified. Then, try to sign up for it as early as possible, because classes often fill up quickly.
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One-sentence summary --
Study the biology of childbirth. Learn about medical interventions and potential complications. Read about childbirth in the chosen setting. Attend a childbirth preparation class with the mother.