Problem: Article: Once the water has had an opportunity to run through the coolant system, reopen the petcock and drain the water into a container as well. Allow it to drain completely before closing the petcock again. This is the same process you would use to drain and flush your coolant system. The water will flush out the coolant that was elsewhere in the coolant system the first time you drained it. Reconnect the thermostat during this step. Refill the coolant system with a 50/50 mixture of coolant and water. Ask the clerk at your local auto parts store to help you determine which coolant is the appropriate kind for your specific vehicle. You can purchase pre-mixed coolant and water, or you may choose to mix it yourself. Add coolant through the radiator cap and give it a minute to drain into the system, then continue to add more until you reach the coolant capacity. Pour the head gasket sealer into the open radiator cap. Read the instructions on the specific brand you purchased for instructions that may be unique to the type of head gasket sealer you chose. You can usually simply pour the sealer into the radiator cap along with the coolant and water. The sealer will need to travel throughout the coolant system in order to reach the head gasket. Start the motor and allow it to run or drive the vehicle for fifteen or twenty minutes to allow the sealer to travel throughout the system. Again, if the vehicle begins to overheat, stop the engine immediately. After fifteen to twenty minutes, stop the vehicle and allow it to sit for a few hours. Re-evaluate the head gasket leak in your vehicle using the same qualifications you used to determine there was an issue in the first place. A head gasket sealer can be a fairly permanent solution in some situations, while it may fail to solve the problem at all in some others. Keep an eye out for the symptoms of a leaking head gasket after using a head gasket sealer. Having the head gasket replaced is the only truly permanent solution to a leaking head gasket.
Summary: Open the petcock to drain the water. Fill the coolant system with a water and coolant mix. Pour in the head gasket sealer. Drive the vehicle for fifteen to twenty minutes. Re-evaluate the state of the vehicle's head gasket.

Problem: Article: When a bone is fractured severely due to trauma (like a car crash) or a fall, it is common for the victim to go into a state of shock, which can shut down the body's ability to repair and regulate. It's important that you keep the person as calm as possible until emergency help arrives, or until you can transport them to the hospital. Talk in a soothing voice and reassure the person that you are there to help and that you will not leave her. Let her know help is on the way, or tell her that you will transport her to the hospital. Try to keep her as comfortable as possible, in a laying position. Keep her warm, keep crowds back, and give her small sips of water. Learn to recognize and treat symptoms of shock like sudden shortness of breath, paleness, sweating, dissociation, and dizziness; call 911 if the person does go into shock. Most fractures to the foot may be very painful but are not severe. But sometimes a traumatic injury like a car wreck or a very heavy object falling onto the foot can cause a very serious injury. If a bone is visible, the foot joint is out of place or the foot looks deformed or misshapen, or the person is losing a lot of blood, call 911 immediately. Even in closed fractures of the foot, if the toes are pale and cold and you are unable to find a pedal pulse (a pulse felt on the top of the foot), call 911. Place ABV pads or other clean, padded-type cloth over the wound. Do not attempt to bandage, as this will aggravate the injury. If you have a blanket or a pillow, long bandages or pins, you can make a support splint for the injury. Take a blanket folded into a 2' by 3' length or a pillow and gently place it in a horizontal alignment under the heel, supporting the foot while you have to move it. Fold the pillow/blanket gently up on either side of the ankle and secure with pins or a bandage wrapped securely. Then pin or bandage the area at the far end of the structure up around the fracture, keeping pressure gentle but firm. This makes a great, low-tech splint for injuries and allows doctors to see the damage without removing the support. These pillow splints can be used for closed fractures as well, as they fulfill the requirement of having the joint above the injury site immobilized.
Summary: Keep the person calm. Assess the fracture. Stop any bleeding and immobilize the fracture.

Problem: Article: Keeping the incision area dry, which may mean delaying your shower for 24 to 72 hours after your surgery, is thought to help prevent infection and promote healing. Follow your doctor's instructions. There are many variables involved with surgery, and the risk of developing an infection or damaging the incision can be avoided by following your doctor's specific directions. Keep clean gauze pads nearby to pat the area if needed throughout the day, even when you are not near water. Depending on the specific instructions provided by your surgeon, you may be able to shower when you feel up to it, if the incision is at a place on your body where you can carefully cover the area using a waterproof material. Most surgeons will provide clear instructions for methods they prefer to cover the incision while showering. Use clear plastic wrap, a trash bag, or a cling-type wrap, to completely cover the incision. Use medical tape around the edges to prevent water from seeping inside the covered area. For difficult to reach areas, get a family member or friend to cut plastic bags or plastic wrap to cover the area and tape it in place. For shoulder and upper back areas, in addition to the cover placed on the incision, a garbage bag draped like a cape can be helpful in keeping water, soap, and shampoo away from the area as you shower. For a chest incision, drape the bag more like a bib. Until your instructions indicate you can proceed with a shower, you can feel more refreshed by taking a sponge bath and still keep the incision dry and unaffected. Use a sponge or washcloth dipped in water with small amounts of a mild soap. Dry yourself with a clean towel. Most surgeons recommend taking a shower once the time limit required to keep the area dry has passed, and you feel up to it. Do not soak the area, sit in a tub filled with water, sit in a hot tub, or go swimming for at least three weeks or until your doctor says it is ok to do so. Most surgeons recommend taking showers that last about five minutes until you are stronger and the incision is healing. Have someone with you at all times during the first few times you shower on your own. Depending on the type of surgery, you may want to use a shower stool, chair, or hand rails to provide stability and prevent falling. Surgeries that involve your knees, legs, ankles, feet, and back may make it difficult for you to safely balance in the small shower area, so using stools, chairs or rails, can help to provide additional support. Avoid a strong flow of water directly against the incision. Adjust the water stream before entering the shower to provide a comfortable temperature and adjust the flow of the water to protect the incision.
Summary:
Keep the area dry if your doctor instructed you to do so. Cover the incision. Take a sponge bath. Avoid taking a bath. Take quick showers. Provide stability. Position yourself so the incision faces away from the water stream.