Multiple system atrophy or MSA is a rare neurological disorder that weakens the involuntary or autonomic functions of the body including blood pressure, heart rate, functions of the bladder and digestive tract. The condition is formerly Shy-Drager syndrome and has the similarity to the Parkinson’s disease symptoms like slowness of movement, rigidity of the muscles […]
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Manage the problem at home Many injuries and disorders, including incisions, outbreaks, coughs, scrapes, colds and contusions can be dealt with at home or with over-the-counter medications. Phone your doctor If uncertain of the level of medical assistance your child requires, your doctor can choose what first aid steps to take. Visit a medical care
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How to avoid heart attacks Tip 1: Rest your heart Cholesterol levels change considerably when there is a change in seasons, and especially during the winter, your cholesterol is expected to be higher than usual. If you experience borderline high cholesterol, you are at a higher risk of experiencing cardiovascular diseases. As a result, it
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i) The first step in the creation of an efficient and effective emergency management plan involves the authorization of a council to get the job done. Once permitted, the council will be able to engage in the following activities: – Form a committee to oversee the implementation of the whole plan – Choose the coordinator
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Technological advancements mean that researchers are continually looking for ways to improve the health of individuals. In recent times, a robot-like device has been developed to help with procedures that are pertinent in emergency first aid. The device is set to revolutionize first aid care for those who have suffered a wide range of injuries.
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Headaches are a fairly common occurrence and all of us have, at one time or the other, had to deal with headaches during an emergency. This is what makes it important to know what some of the causes of headaches are. It is amazing to think that there are more than 200 kinds of headaches,
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Have you ever faced a medical situation that you do not know whether it requires medical help or not? This is likely to happen because there are some conditions that may be confusing especially for those who have not attended basic first aid classes. If you detect one of the following symptoms from a victim
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Aside from hypothermia, harsh weather conditions which are very common during winter in Canada can also cause other events which can take the lives of those who are unprepared. These events include car collisions which happen to be very fatal and common during the winter season. This is why it is important to take emergency
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Unknown to many, asphyxia can either be a complication which may result to the death of the afflicted person or the main cause of death. However through emergency first aid courses, the lives of patients who are suffering from asphyxia can be saved. Here are some of the ways that asphyxia can cause death. The
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After administering necessary first aid treatments to pregnant women, rescuers should focus on the pregnancy history in order to determine the other risks that the patients are most likely to experience before professional help arrives. This will help rescuers amply prepare for medical emergencies which can increase the survivability of the patient. Hence, rescuers as
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