First-Aid for Electric Shock

  An electric shock can happen anywhere at any time and when you least expect it. Whether it is due to a faulty wire or an appliance becoming wet, it’s important that you know how to deal with these types of shocks since they are much different than regular burns. The extent of the...

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First-Aid Kits for Boats

  With the summer in full swing, you may be planning on going boating while the weather is hot. If this is the case, you should make sure that you’re fully equipped with a first-aid kit for any minor or major emergencies. In some cases first-aid can save a person’s life while other times...

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First-Aid for Asthma Attacks

An asthma attack consists of narrowed airways that are swollen and producing extra mucus. The patient may be wheezing, feel short of breath and may be coughing. The symptoms vary from one person to the next and may also include pain or tightness in the chest. An attack can range from minor to life-threatening....

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How Does a Defibrillator Work?

An automated external defibrillator (also known as an AED) is used to give a shock to a heart that has gone into cardiac arrest. This machine can often effectively treat ventricular fibrillation (VF), which is an abnormal heart rhythm. When a person is suffering from this abnormal rhythm, the heart isn’t able to circulate...

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First Aid & Alcohol Poisoning

With New Year’s just behind us, a reminder on first-aid for alcohol poisoning can help you have fun and stay safe for 2018. This condition can be difficult to spot since a person that had been drinking can react to alcohol in several different ways. With over 77,000 hospitalizations due to alcohol poisoning in...

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Dog Bites & First Aid

While many everyday dog bites are minor and only require some minimal first aid measures, protection must take place immediately in order to prevent any infection from occurring, as the saliva from a dog bite contains bacteria that can easily lead to an unwanted infection. Dog bites occur frequently, and it’s important to know...

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