Responding to an overdose demands immediate, coordinated action. In our First Aid 4 Real video, bystanders quickly work together to save a woman unresponsive from an overdose. One person performs chest compressions, then flips her onto her back for further CPR while another provides rescue breaths. Together, they perform the life-saving 30 compressions followed...
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CPR was first introduced back in the 1960s as a way of restoring oxygen and blood to the brain on a temporary basis. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation comes from the words “cardio”, which means heart, and “pulmonary”, which refers to the lungs. This life-saving method keeps the blood flowing and oxygenating through a combination of mouth-to-mouth...
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It’s natural to want to spend some time in the water cooling off during the hot days of summer. Not only does the water offer excitement and relaxation but it also helps to ward off heatstroke and heat exhaustion. There are some tips that you should keep in mind, however, when it comes to...
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Hurricane Irma has been blowing through the west coast of Florida this week, with devastating effects across the coast. While Canada does not see as many hurricanes, it many parts of the country are not immune to natural disasters, and residents should have a plan in place for any disastrous event. Planning Is Essential...
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Most children are born with healthy hearts that can serve them for many years to come. When you give your children good habits to abide to, they’ll be able to keep their heart healthy and active forward into adulthood. here are some habits you can instil in your young ones so they can avoid...
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Chest pain can occur for a variety of reasons. Any type of chest pain, however, that lasts for 15 minutes or longer should be taken seriously. As soon as chest pain starts, a careful assessment must be made and paramedics should be called immediately if a heart attack or any type of heart problem...
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