Wound irrigation is an essential step in preventing infection after an injury. Irrigation is basically a first aid procedure that is used to wash out debris and bacteria from an open wound. If there are remaining dirt and debris in a particular wound, it will increase the risk for infection to set in. Wound irrigation […]
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When planning your next vacation at the beach, there are certain considerations to bear in mind. Whether you are going to a tropical island or out-of-town beach, it is still important to be careful in terms of your health as well as prevent injuries from occurring. By enrolling in a first aid course, you will
It is a known that the body is highly effective and capable in regulating the body temperature. Once the external temperature increases, the body will steadily increase the production of sweat as well as the blood flow and respiratory rate to facilitate the cooling process of the body. Once the temperature is higher than 101
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Individuals who are exposed to extremely cold temperature are at risk for frostbite. The commonly affected body parts include the toes and fingers. You can easily identify the signs of frostbite in the hands if you are familiar with the sensation, appearance and stages of the condition. Take note that any part of the body
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A side stitch can be called as a cramp or pain that is experienced by most runners. It can be unpleasant but a side stitch is not an injury. A side stitch is basically a feeling of discomfort on the right or left side of the abdomen, slightly below the rib cage. It can be
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A brush burn is basically a form of a first degree burn that is caused by friction. This type of burn is also called as a friction burn which occurs when the exterior layer of the skin is scraped off due to friction that is produced once there is contact between the skin and another
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A second degree burn or partial thickness burn affects the epidermis and portion of the dermis. The burn site appears red in color, blistered and can be swollen and painful. This injury to the skin is caused by radiation, heat, electricity, friction or exposure to chemicals. Superficial partial thickness burn that affects the first and
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