There are two things you should do to tell whether a casualty is experiencing shortness of breath, also known as dyspnea: Ask and Observe. If you suspect that the person is having breathing difficulties, asking him about it the best way to evaluate a casualty. If he is unable to reply due to difficulties in […]
Archive | January, 2013
First Aid for Heat Stroke
A heat stroke is one of the major problems a person can suffer from heat. Children or adults who are not able to sweat like normal people often are prone to suffer from a heat stroke. Contributing factors of heatstroke involve alcohol abuse, dehydration, medications and cardiovascular diseases. Causes Your cooling mechanism is your ability to sweat. […]