Dehydration is a condition that can occur when there excess loss of fluids in the body. It simply means that more water is eliminated from the body than what is being taken in. Water in the body is lost in the form of water vapour while exhaling, sweat, urine and stool. Along with the water, …
Bonfires can be harmless and can be controlled, but the smoke produced can be very dangerous to the health. The smoke from bonfires contains chemicals and compounds that are dangerous to the body in high doses. Before starting a bonfire, it is important to know the possible complications that might arise from inhaling the smoke …
The Heimlich technique is a series of maneuvers that are three-fold and whose aim is to eliminate objects that are stuck in the airways as is the case when one is choking. This technique is used on the abdominal region and revolves around the use of increased pressure so that it is possible to dislodge …
Parents are all too aware that the moment their kids take the first step, this opens up a whole new world which comes with the risk of accidents. This is what makes it important to know what some of the first aid topics for kids are. Naturally, parents would want to ensure that they are …
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