What do you do when someone starts to experience seizures and they are confined to a wheelchair? How do you react and what steps do you follow? This article seeks to highlight the recommended procedure of what you should and should not do so that you are well prepared for such emergencies. In the event […]
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Many of us will prepare for summer by taking up courses at the gym, eating right and toning to get that perfect bikini body, but how many of us actually think about taking training in first aid ahead of summer? You would be amazed to learn that there are so many benefits to first aid
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKJN8xOso78 A bee sting can usually trigger an allergic reaction of the body which is often mild and manageable. While these allergic reactions from a bee sting is highly treatable, many die because of anaphylactic reactions caused by the injected venom. Bees and other insects will not usually attack when left alone. But once they
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqP6bDfFFfI Children are more susceptible to accidents because of their age. That is why parents need to be mindful concerning their child’s safety and health at all times. There are common adolescent health hazards that can cause a significant threat to a child’s health which includes drowning, poisoning and burns. This page will outline the common
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Sunburns occur from the overexposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun or even sun lamps. In rare cases, some medications can trigger a severe hypersensitivity to sunlight. Another cause of sunburn is radioactivity caused by treatments. Most sunburns are mild and superficial. In severe cases, however, the affected person’s skin can be lobster red and blistering. You
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A runny nose, itchy eyes, frequent sneezing, asthma attack and rashes are the most common allergic symptoms that most of us typically experience. There are many ways to manage these symptoms that can help us obtain relief and better recovery from an allergy attack. While simple allergy attack cannot cause serious complications and is highly
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The first thing that you must do when administering first aid for electric shock is to make sure that all the sources of electricity are switched off lest you also become a victim in need of assistance. Turn off the power at the main supply and then get rid of any electric compounds that may
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Professional athletes and outdoor enthusiasts usually experience back strain as a common injury. Back strain usually occurs if one of the muscles supporting the spine is torn, twisted or pulled. Individuals engaged in sports that involve jumping such as volleyball and basketball are prone to the injury. Those who are overweight or have a history
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First aid techniques and procedures are varied. However, all first aid actions follow four basic steps. Read on and learn more about each steps. Here are the four basic steps in any first aid procedure: STEP 1 – Recognize that there is an emergency. Recognizing first aid situations is not that difficult. You know it
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