Would your child know what to do if there is an emergency? Does your child know what a real emergency is and how to use 911? It is not uncommon for children to left at home while the parents are at work. Although no one ever wants an emergency, it is recommended that you teach […]
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What would you do in case you see a pregnant woman who is in emergency childbirth? Most people would not know what to do in such a situation. After all, it’s not every day that you see someone give birth. Delivering a child in an unplanned situation can be very difficult. Although the stages of
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Most car manufacturers make sure that their vehicle models are able to withstand impact in case of car crashes to protect drivers and passengers. Airbags, seat belts, collapsible steering wheels, auto-brake mechanism, roll bars, ‘crumple zones’ – all of these and other similar devices are designed to ensure safety in the event of a road
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A knee dislocation refers to an injury that involves the displacement of the bone in the knee. Injuries that occur due to physical trauma, accidents or falls may cause the ligaments around the knee joint to tear and thus cause the bones of the joint to separate and result in an abnormal alignment. A knee
In case of any sports injury, it is important that you follow the treatment advice given by your health care provider. Severe injuries and chronic injuries may require diagnosis and medical treatment. Treatment For swelling due to injury, follow RICE: Rest. Ice. Compress. Elevate. 1. Rest Do not use the injured area and allow it
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Blood in urine, medically termed as hematuria, is an emergency condition that may be caused by strenuous exercise, certain drugs and urinary disorders. Treatment There is no general treatment for hematuria. Therefore, upon diagnosis, your doctor will determine treatment depending on the underlying cause. Treatment options include taking antibiotics to fight infections affecting the urinary
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There is no remedy to treat the common cold as many strains of viruses contribute to the medical condition. Additionally, you must bear in mind that antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections; therefore, they are ineffective on viral infections such as common colds. Over-the-counter cold medication does not cure common cold and often cause
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When foreign objects enter the skin, they may pierce through it superficially or embed themselves deep inside the skin. This condition can be dealt with self-treatment, however, if unexpected or unexplained complications result, it is advisable that you call medical help immediately. Cuts or puncture wounds are often caused by sharp or pointy objects or
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Shaken baby syndrome or SBS is considered to be a form of child abuse. SBS refers to brain injury caused due to vigorous shaking or slamming a baby against an object. Shaken baby syndrome is also labelled as shaken impact syndrome due to the fact that the effects of shaking a baby are equivalent to hitting the
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