Minor burns are some of the most common emergencies that occur in many homes. Fortunately, they are easy to treat unlike other serious injuries that cause major burns. But, regardless of whether the burns are minor or major, they need to be handled immediately. If left without being treated for long they can be fatal […]
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Choking inevitably occurs once a foreign object becomes wedged in the throat, obstructing the air flow. In most cases, adults end up choking due to a piece of food while young children often swallow small objects. Since choking disrupts the flow of oxygen to the brain, it is important to administer first aid as quickly
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Even though your ligaments are strong, flexible and unite bone to bone as well as holding the joints in its right position, they can also end up injured. A sprain is a common injury to your ligaments which is caused by the ripping of the fibers. Ligaments can incur a partial tear or completely torn.
What are contusions? A contusion is a soft tissue injury that occurs when a blunt force such as a hard blow, kick or fall. Many small blood vessels rupture by the sheer amount of force applied and which results in bleeding into the soft tissues commonly known as bruising. A hematoma develops when bleeding is
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Asbestosis is a pulmonary disease condition that is characterized by diffusion and pulmonary fibrosis brought about by the inhalation of asbestos dust. Presently, most countries have enacted laws that restrict the use of asbestos and asbestos based materials in the construction industry, however there are still numerous unaccounted industrial companies that manufacture asbestos wherein there
Ideal, Types and How to Apply A dressing is used to protect a wound and prevent infection from occurring, while allowing it to heal, which also vary size, depending on the size of the wound. A dressing is used to protect a wound and prevent any infection from occurring, while allowing it to heal. Dressings
On most emergencies, you will be able to reach the victim without difficulty. However, in some cases, you will need to transfer him to a safe and accessible location before you can provide first aid. Trained first aiders, EMTs and paramedics respond to a wide variety of emergency situations. Although in most situations the responder
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It is commonly unknown to many that hangover headaches are a direct result of dehydration in the body after a night of alcohol consumption. When alcohol is consumed, it goes into the bloodstream and results to blocking the creation of vasopressin, the antidiuretic hormone. Without this hormone, water is sent directly to the bladder instead
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What is hernia? Hernia means “the abnormal protrusion of an organ or its fascia through an opening or cavity in which it’s normally contained”. Hernia is of several types with specific treatments required for each. Types of hernia: Hernia maybe of following types: – Inguinal hernia (direct or indirect): in which, the intestines (commonly) or
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Free first aid training is a privilege for everyone This is a free first aid training for any individual who wants to know how to treat bleeding, shock, and other problems as needed. When you witness this problem from a victim who has a pulse when breathing, then next you should control any bleeding. Mostly
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