Hyperventilation is the abnormal, rapid and deep breathing. The normal breathing pattern is 12 to 20 breaths per minute, anything that goes beyond can be considered hyperventilation. This acute condition can lead to a decrease in the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood. This sudden decrease in carbon dioxide can cause physiological changes […]
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First Aid for Back Pain
Back pain is often caused by: Poor posture Wrong method of walking Not wearing proper footwear Prolonged sitting—especially due to sedentary work Strained muscles Sleeping or resting on soft mattresses Stress and anxiety Pregnancy Constipation Bladder, kidney or prostate disorders Treatment Back pain caused due to injury can be alleviated by simply resting and allowing […]
How to make an arm sling
In case of an injury due to a car accident, assault, fall or any other form of physical trauma, it is recommended that you bandage the arm and splint it, if necessary. Once an arm is splinted, immobilize it in order to reduce pain and further injury. To learn how to do arm slings and […]
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