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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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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Within moments I found myself at the scene of a hit-and-run. Anything can happen, at anytime. Last Sunday, I was at my desk when I heard the sound of a motor vehicle collision right outside of our office. As I turned my head to see what happened, I witnessed a man on a scooter...
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Summer is a great time to get outside to enjoy the weather but this is also the time of the year when specific illnesses and injuries are more common. People are playing sports, walking through the woods and enjoying the water, which can all lead to certain injuries and illnesses. Here are 10 of...
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Our heart plays a vital role in keeping our bodies both healthy and alive. This imperative organ first pumps blood to our lungs in order to retrieve oxygen, then, it pumps that same oxygen into our blood and transports it around the rest of our body. When our hearts are in great condition, our...
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You never know when an emergency situation can arise, and having first aid training can mean the difference between life and death. Being trained in first aid gives you the knowledge and confidence to be able to remedy a situation if it were to arise, and it’s a precaution you just may be thanked...
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It can happen any moment, anywhere. A loved one (or even a stranger) could stop breathing properly, have an accident, become suddenly ill, lose consciousness or have a heart attack. This is the sad truth about us humans. We are fragile. Unpleasant though it may be, the fact remains that accidents happen. Every year,...
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