A 51-year old man died after guiding a group of snowmobilers when his machine accidentally rolled over. The snowmobile of the man rolled into a creek bed. When emergencies occur, the quick delivery of CPR can help save lives. According to RCMP, the 51-year old man was guiding a group composed of 5 other snowmobilers […]
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Automated external defibrillators can save the life of an individual with abnormal heart rhythm. During emergencies, the prompt delivery of CPR followed by an AED can greatly improve the chances of survival. Sadly, there were cases of incidents involving the device that resulted in a deadly outcome. During the past 5 years, there were hundreds
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An elderly man was saved with CPR by casino staff at Casino Nova Scotia. The timely delivery of life-saving measures is crucial for survival during emergencies. Jamael was having their regular weekly lunch at Celtic Junction Bar & Grille restaurant and trying his luck on some of the machines. Scary turn of events The day
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As the cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, the government aims on preventing further spread by implementing a mandatory mask law. Face masks should be worn in all indoor public spaces in Edmonton as of August 1. This is an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 as the number of cases continues to rise.
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The government is implementing policies in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19. Face masks will be required inside all publicly-accessible buildings in St. Albert which will be effective next Saturday after the city council voted to take the step in boosting the safety protocols. Following in the footsteps of Edmonton, the councilors significantly
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The safety precautions that aim on controlling the spread of COVID-19 include physical distancing, wearing of a mask, and regular handwashing. Sadly, some have concerns over the mask-wearing policy. The transit union in Edmonton is putting its foot down when it comes to any expectation that drivers enforce the new mandatory face mask order on
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A Yarmouth County man died during kite surfing despite the delivery of CPR. Family and friends were saddened by the incident. During emergencies, the prompt delivery of CPR can improve the chances of survival. With this in mind, learning about first aid and CPR can be beneficial in case emergencies occur. According to Meteghan RCMP,
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Although the timely delivery of CPR can improve the chances of survival, there are instances in which it is not successful. However, it is better to perform the life-saving procedure than doing nothing at all. A 17-year old was killed despite CPR. According to the mother, his son was hit and died on a Cape
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A man running in the Cape Breton Fiddlers Run half-marathon was given CPR after he collapsed. The man collapsed around 10 feet away from the finish line. With timely delivery of CPR during emergencies, it can help save lives by improving the chances of survival. The runner seemed to stumble and eventually collapsed to the
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread all over the globe, it has taken its toll on medical professionals. With the supplies of PPE in high demand, suppliers are making modifications to improve protection against the coronavirus. Several companies in Saskatoon are working hard to supply face masks and barriers in the fight against COVID-19.
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