First Aid Training

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a virus that mainly affects the liver. Over time, it can lead to the development of cirrhosis, liver failure and even liver cancer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfE_s2psISw Many individuals are not aware of having the condition until there is already some degree of damage to the liver which can take up to years. Some who

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Heart murmur

A heart murmur is an additional sound produced by the blood as it drifts through the heart. The doctor utilizes a stethoscope to hear the heartbeat. Once a heart murmur is detected, the doctor hears an extra swishing or whooshing sound along with the heartbeat. Remember that a heart murmur is quite common especially among

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Diverticulosis

Diverticulosis involves the development of pouches in the colon wall. These pouches are small but can grow bigger. The pouches in the colon wall do not trigger any symptoms. These pouches are not discovered unless symptoms manifest. Most individuals with diverticulosis do not end up with diverticulitis. In most instances, diverticulosis is only discovered when

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Eye burns

Eye burns necessitates immediate medical care as soon as possible. You should provide appropriate first aid care such as flushing the eye using cool water until the individual can be taken to the nearest emergency department to stop further eye injury. Most of the substances that enter the eyes that causes a burning sensation will

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Pink eye

Pink eye is a common eye condition that easily spreads. It oftentimes necessitates medical treatment depending on the exact cause. Luckily, the condition can be treated in both children and adults. Pink eye involves the inflammation of the conjunctiva or thin, transparent tissue that lines the interior of the eyelid and white region of the

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Canadian Red Cross first aid and / or CPR Re-Certification Courses in Ottawa, Ontario

Fainting

Fainting involves brief loss of consciousness. It is usually triggered by a momentary loss of blood supply to the brain and can be an indication of a serious condition. Any individual of any age can experience fainting but the elderly might have a detrimental underlying reason. When to seek medical care Since fainting can be

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First Aid Courses

Mastitis

Mastitis involves inflammation of the breast, usually brought about by the accumulation of milk inside the breast among breast-feeding women. The condition can be either: Non-infectious – build-up of milk triggers a reaction in the breast tissue which makes it red, warm and swollen. Infectious – the breast tissue becomes infected once milk has accumulated

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