July 2016 - Toronto First Aid
Close look on gas gangrene
Gas gangrene can develop in any part of the body, but usually on the legs or the arms. Gangrene involves death of the body […]
Cold-related injuries: Care for frostbite
Frostbite develops once skin has been exposed to extreme temperatures for prolonged periods of time. As a result, the skin freezes along with the […]
What is pleural effusion?
Pleural effusion is simply known as “water on the lung” in which there is significant accumulation of fluid in between the lungs and the […]
Eyelid drooping: What are the causes?
Eye drooping or ptosis can develop due to age, trauma or various health disorders. The condition can affect one or both eyes, can come […]
What is coffee ground vomitus?
Coffee ground vomitus appears similar to coffee grounds. This is likely to occur due to the presence of coagulated blood in the vomit. It […]