W. Green

Walt Green is a registered nurse with years of experience in the field of orthopedics. As an orthopedic nurse, Walt Green has dealt with a variety of cases and injuries with their proper management measures. To share his knowledge to others, specifically on musculoskeletal injuries, Walt Green is also a contributor working part time as an online writer to various websites. Generally, he focuses on basic first aid care for musculoskeletal injuries as well as other health-related topics.

Coronavirus face coverings under the nose equivalent to now wearing a mask

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A face mask should cover both the nose and mouth to be effective. Months after wearing non-medical face masks became official, the “free-nose” look has become a common sight. The phenomenon has become fodder for venting on social media. Some people appear to be perplexed, frustrated and also cracking jokes about the situation. The face […]

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Save lives by taking part in a CPR training course

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A P.E.I. doctor suggests CPR training to help those suffering from a heart attack. According to Dr. Des Colohan, P.E.I chief coroner, the key to surviving a heart attack is to have someone who knows how to respond properly. Importance of CPR training Even married couples must take into consideration the fact that if his/her

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Quick thinking and action by two saves grandmother’s life

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The young brothers quickly performed CPR to save their grandmother who was having a cardiac arrest. Grayson Wu, 7-years old knew there was something wrong with his grandmother when she did not answer after asking for a snack. His grandmother was unconscious of the cough. According to Grayson, she was grunting a little. The brothers

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Most Winnipeggers complying with mandatory face masks on transit buses

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Nearly two weeks after face masks became mandatory on Winnipeg city buses, most riders seem to be following the rules. Both the transit union and the City of Winnipeg peg compliance at around 90% or greater. Riders will not be denied service for not covering up; however they could face a $100 fine, something the

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A man died despite receiving immediate CPR after a snowmobile accident

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A Nanaimo man died despite the delivery of CPR after a snowmobile accident on hardened snow. The incident occurred near Whistler’s Mt. Callaghan. The Whistler RCMP responded to a call at Mount Callaghan on a report about a snowmobile who stopped on a cornice before it collapsed. The man and his snowmobile fell around 75

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Calgary city council approves mandatory face masks indoors and on transit

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The Calgary city council voted in favor of making face masks mandatory in indoor public spaces and public vehicles. The new requirement will take effect on August 1. Based on the initial report to the council, it was proposed that face coverings should be worn only on transit vehicles, however, that has been expanded to

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