November 2017 - Toronto First Aid
Shingles blisters: How are they treated?
Shingles can form in any part of the body. If an individual had chicken pox, the varicella-zoster virus responsible for it is still present […]
Infant care: Indications of head trauma
Head trauma among infants might be accidental or intentional in nature. Early in life, the head of an infant is very tender due to […]
Infected wound: Commonly recommended antibiotics
An infected wound is marked by pain and swelling. The presence of bacteria on the tissues prevents wound healing from starting. If the bacteria […]
What are the signs of cortical stroke?
A cortical stroke occurs once the blood supply to the outside or cortex of the brain is diminished or blocked which leads to brain […]
Beta blockers: What are the long-term effects?
Beta blockers are drugs given to control high blood pressure with an added benefit of providing protection against heart disease. These drugs work by […]