The Path to Lifesaving Skills: Earning Your First Aid Certificate with Heart to Heart First Aid CPR Services Inc. The ability to offer immediate assistance during a medical emergency is not just a life-saving skill but often a requirement for many professionals and students alike. Heart to Heart First Aid CPR Services, fondly known...
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Standing up is great for your heart – it can help reduce cholesterol levels, weight and blood sugar, which in turn lowers the risk of heart disease. According to a study that was published in the European Heart Journal, extending your time sitting down can also increase the risk factor of developing heart disease....
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A severe allergic reaction can escalate quickly, so timing is critical. In our video, we see a woman struggling to breathe as her throat swells from an allergic reaction. Fortunately, she reaches for her EpiPen, which can help halt the reaction and prevent it from worsening. Administering the EpiPen to the outer thigh delivers...
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Welcome to First Aid 4 Real, our new series where real-life emergencies turn into invaluable lessons. Imagine you’re out running errands when someone suddenly collapses. Would you know what to do? Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anytime, and knowing how to respond can mean the difference between life and death. In this...
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We’ve all been stung by insects before, but how we react to them is on a case-by-case basis. Most people will just feel some minor pain and itching when stung by a bee, wasp or hornet, while others will have a life-threatening reaction. It’s important to understand the warning signs of a person that...
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Would you be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke if it were happening to someone in your immediate area? Strokes are one of the leading causes of death in North America with almost 800,000 individuals suffering from a stroke in the United States alone per year. Of these 800,000, almost...
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Alcohol poisoning condition can be difficult to spot since a person that had been drinking can react to alcohol in several different ways. It is best to learn how to prevent it happening to you or a friend. Alcohol poisoning is generally caused by excessive drinking of large amounts in a short time span....
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The human body’s soft tissues include fat, muscles and two layers of skin that protect all underlying body structures. An open wound means there is damage to the skin, which can cause bleeding and infection. Before giving care, wash your hands thoroughly or use gloves if available. Do not breathe or cough over the...
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The first thing that you need to do in any medical emergency is assess the environment you are in to make sure that it is safe. While it will be obviously safe in most circumstances, at other times you may need to take a step back and not administer CPR if you are dealing...
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It’s that time of year again. The bugs are out in full force and we are also spending more time outside enjoying the great weather. Insect bites are indeed a part of life but there are some that are more damaging than others. As well, a person that is allergic to a certain type...
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