CPR is one of the very basics of a First Aid course taught in CPR Classes, but it is a life saving skill that helps save lives of victims of the highest cause of death in adults today; cardiac arrest. Though, CPR alone is unlikely to start the heart but it provides an amount of […]
The Basic CPR Classes Available Read More »
Epistaxis, commonly known as nosebleed, is a fairly common occurrence of hemorrhage from the nose. It is evident as blood simply drains out through the nostrils. These commonly occur when there is loss of blood from the tissue lining of the nose. Generally, bleeding occurs at one nostril at a time. It is not a
How to Treat a Nosebleed Read More »
Decompression sickness, also called “the bends”, normally happens in individuals who actively engage in scuba diving, high-altitude flying, flying in commercial aircraft within 24 hours following the incident. Decompression sickness occurs relatively infrequently, however its effects can be extremely hazardous to health. Being aware of its effects and careful assessment of the victim can significantly
Environmental Emergencies: Decompression Sickness Read More »
Children, specifically the younger ones, often insert foreign objects in the orifices of the face and the nose is no exception.It is not known to many how deep the space in the nose extends to. It, in fact, extends directly to the back of the face. Different object are inserted into the nose, sometimes, intentionally
Foreign Body in the Nose Read More »
Scorpions do not have teeth and do not bite their prey, but rather a scorpion stings. Scorpions are not aggressive and do not usually sting humans unless provoked or threatened. Their stinger, located in their tails (also called telson), is used to paralyze or kill their prey for them to consume. Their venom consists of
First Aid for Scorpion Stings Read More »
/athletes-foot/DS00317″> Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that occurs in the moist area between the toes and may progress to the other parts of the foot. It is also called tineapedis or ringworm of the foot, although, no worms are actually involved and only a fungus. The fungal infection develops on the upper layer of
How to Cure an Athlete’s Foot Read More »
Safety at the workplace is one of the primary concerns, that is why employers prefer workers who are trained in first aid. There are several private and community institutions offering first aid and CPR courses. Today, you can find an increase in the few organizations preferring workers that have up-to-date certifications in first aid. Trained
Advantages Of First Aid And CPR Courses At The Workplace Read More »
Every year, over 300,000 individuals suffer from sudden cardiac arrest. This medical emergency can happen anywhere, anytime. It can happen at home, at the workplace, at the fitness center, or at any public place. The outcome of sudden cardiac arrest can be significantly improved if the person receives Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) immediately. St Mark James
Importance of CPR in Sudden Cardiac Arrest Read More »
Frostbite is trauma that occurs due to prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures and actual freezing of the intracellular fluid and other bodily fluids within the interstitial spaces of the body. Frostbite is an extremely dangerous condition that results in vascular, tissue and eventual cellular damage if not properly treated. The most common body parts that
Environmental Emergencies: Frostbite Read More »
If a person nearby experiences cardiac arrest, the tendency is to panic, not knowing how to rescue or how to perform CPR. One only needs to remember the CAB priorities of CPR. Formerly known as the ABC’s of CPR, the 2010 CPR guidelines rearranged its directions from CPR to CAB. This means that in CPR,
Save Buddies with CAB Priorities Read More »
