First Aid Certification is an essential skill that I believe everyone should have. No matter who you are, you could come across an emergency situation, be it a stranger, a loved one, a child, yourself… And you could be the one who makes all the difference. First aid is something I believe everyone is interested […]
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You might not realize the necessity to register for a first aid certification course until you find yourself in an emergency situation where you are the only one in the position to render the service; for example as a parent whose child needs an emergency first aid treatment. Just like a lot of things in
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Choking is one of the most frequent causes of emergencies and death in children under five years of age. Young children most commonly choke on foods such as nuts, raw vegetables and popcorn; but can also choke on small toys, coins, buttons, jewelries, and other small items. Early recognition of choking is essential in providing
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Hypothermia is an extremely life-threatening condition in which the core (internal) body temperature drops below 35°C (95°F) or much further as a result of a prolonged exposure to cold. Hypothermia happens when an individual loses his/her intrinsic ability to stabilize the core body temperature and/or when the body’s regulatory mechanism for maintaining temperature shuts down.
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Who could forget the portrayal of Michelle Pfeiffer, Halle Berry or Anne Hathaway as sexy, devious Catwoman? Catwoman is Batman’s arch nemesis turned lover that has cat-like skills and surprisingly, a good heart. These feline friends are actually very lovable and popular. Factually, cats are most common household pets in the United States. There are
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Existence of headaches in children is not a cause for alarm. Children often develop different varieties such as, migraines, short-term headaches due to stress or chronic headaches. If these headaches persist for an undesirable amount of time, consulting a doctor is your best move. Symptoms Migraines last only about an hour as compared with the
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The primary complaint must be explored in detail by the clinician with first aid training to discover the evolution of symptoms, including the location, onset, severity, frequency, duration, and limitations caused by the pain or disability. The individual’s pain perception can indicate which structures may be injured. There are two categories of pain: somatic, and
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR is a first aid procedure that involves rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation) and chest compressions. This emergency procedure is crucial in saving the life of someone who has stopped breathing or experienced cardiac arrest. Some causes of cardiac arrest in babies are major illness or major injury and possibly an underlying heart
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When responding to a medical emergency, interviews with the patient and other individuals at the scene of emergency can provide you with vital information. Unlike other first aid situations where the injuries and its likely causes are obvious, medical emergencies can occur with no definitive clue as to the cause of the problem. The person
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First aid is defined as the immediate care given to an injured or ill person. It is the initial care administered by a concerned person as soon as possible after an accident or illness. The “concerned person” here refers to any trained first aid personnel or even any civilian who is trained in first aid within
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