Wound Management

CPR performed on a victim of a stabbing incident

Two individuals were killed and several others sustained injuries during several unrelated attacks. Stabbing incident An 18-year old man passed away due to his injuries after he was attacked near the St. Laurent metro station. Earlier in the evening, several people started fighting inside a restaurant on Ste. Catherine St. at the intersection of St.

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Victim of gunshot wounds after shooting heard in Beddington Heights

The Calgary police are investigating damage to a house and vehicle after gunshots. The gunshots were heard in a northeast community. The officers responded to reports of gunshots heard in the 100 block of Beddington Circle N.E. at around 8 PM. According to the police, they discovered bullet holes in a vehicle. At the house,

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First aid performed on a woman after sustaining a gunshot wound

A Radisson Heights resident was rudely awakened early morning by sounds of gunfire. She woke up and discovered a hole in her bedroom wall. The police received a call to a fourplex in the 2700 block of 10th Avenue S.E. Upon the arrival of the police, they discovered that the shot originated from an adjacent

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Razor burn

A razor burn is defined as a reddened patch of inflamed skin and bumps after shaving. It can occur in any part that was shaved. Some individuals experience one after every shave. If one occurs, there are measures that can help soothe the skin and lower the chances of developing it again. Commonly used measures

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Rug burn

A rug burn or friction burn occurs if the skin rubs or slides against any rough surface such as carpet or a rug. Generally, the injury is minor and does not result to any lasting issues. Although the injury is relatively minor, it is considered as a form of first-degree burn. If an individual fall

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