The new American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines for basic life support and CPR seek to encourage more bystanders, whether trained or untrained, to respond and render first aid in times of emergencies. Let’s take a look at the new CPR guidelines from the AHA. In emergency situations, the initial actions taken by a bystander can […]
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Shock: Types, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, and First Aid Management
Shock is a fatal condition that results from the body not getting enough blood that is commonly characterized by hypotension requiring immediate medical help. Shock is a life-threatening condition that roots from the body not getting enough blood supply, which can damage the organs of the body. The blood carries the oxygen and other essential […]
Myths on Burns
Part of the recollection Roman Catholics do during the Lenten Season is to celebrate Jesus’ rising from the dead. When I was young, I took part becoming one of the singing angels positioned at the church patio cheering for Easter. An unforgettable participation was when we had our cotton-filled and feathered wings scathed with fire from […]
The Major Provider of First Aid and CPR Certifications in Canada
Experiencing emergencies in the workplace, at home, or at school can be frightening for almost all people especially when it involves someone that you know. Responding to emergencies promptly is not the just the job of 911 respondents or EMS personnel. The immediate bystander who witnessed the incident should be the first one to attend to […]
Basic Life Support: Save Lives Effectively
One day you are walking around the park then you suddenly witness a man collapse. What will be the most efficient response in this kind of situation? Most people will answer that they will call 911 or other emergency numbers. However the more efficient response will be to assess the victim’s status, ask others to call […]
On Line CPR Courses
CPR is one of the most popular emergency care treatments. This treatment is usually administered to people that suffer cardiac arrest. The person providing the CPR treatment aids an accident victim to breath by blowing air into their lungs. Compressions might be required if the victim does not have a pulse. The main purpose of the […]
First Aid Towards a Better Prognosis
Accidents and other life threatening situations occur every second of each day. While it is true that the healthcare developments have advanced in a such a way to address these kinds of situations promptly, first aid training will still come in handy for everyone. For healthcare professionals, first aid comes as a basic requirement and skill […]
Managing Choking Victim
Choking refers to any obstruction of the upper airway. It can be classified either as partial obstruction or complete obstruction. Choking may occur in both conscious and unconscious individuals. Some of the common causes of choking include: Complete relaxation of airway muscles that lead to unconsciousness Inhalation of any foreign body that has lodged in […]
What Your Should Know About Water-Related Accidents
As a general rule, do not attempt to initiate water rescue unless you have adequate training and an experienced swimmer. Except for open, shallow waters with uniform floor line or shallow swimming pools, the potential dangers faced during water rescue are too dangerous and too great for any untrained person or poor swimmer to attempt. […]
First Aid for Dislocated elbow
To understand how an elbow can get dislocated, it will help if you learn a little about the anatomy of the elbow. Your elbow joint consists of three different bones namely the: Humerous This is the long, large bone located in your upper arm. There are two prominent regions of the humerous that are located […]