An injury that requires no attention is that one which has not been experienced yet; an emergency that does not require any response is that which has not occurred yet and a disease that has not manifested does not require a treatment course. What does this tell you about the provision of first aid? It …
Asthmatic patients know all too well the importance of using a metered-dose inhaler in the right way during emergencies. Also referred to as an MDI (the short form) this is an inhaler that is pressurized and which avails the medication to the patient by way of a propellant spray. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHYTz-ZoRLw”] What are some of …
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The third and final part of this series looks at additional acronyms that you must learn if you intend to master different techniques of wilderness first aid. These acronyms are made so that they are easy to remember, after all, what is the point of creating an acronym that many people struggle to recall? It …
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This is a continuation of the important first aid acronyms that you need to know by heart if at all you are to train in wilderness first aid. As mentioned in part I, training in this form of first aid is imperative to making sure that you are well versed with the various procedures should …
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Wilderness first aidrefers to the first aid that is given in places that are located in places far away from a conventional medical setup. Examples of such places include mountain trails, desolate caves as well as camping areas. Due to the nature of the setup in these places, it is imperative for outdoor lovers to …
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Have you ever wondered what causes hiccups, and what first aid remedy can be done about them? Granted, it is very easy to get irritated by hiccup sounds every now and then. Medically, hiccups are referred to as hiccoughs, and are often classified into three broad sections: i) Normal hiccups ii) Persistent hiccups, also referred …
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Attributed to genetics and the lifestyles that we lead, diabetes has become a common problem that is known in many households. This condition gets t affect an individual’s blood sugar levels. It can get extremely serious if the sugar level drops too low or rises too high. In this article, we get to explain the …
Mental health first aid represents a facet that is barely understood by many individuals. This is for the simple reason that even without the aspect of first aid introduced to the issue of mental health, the latter is still not well understood within different communities across the world. To do this, it is imperative to …
Stings and bites are in most cases caused by insects that we interact with on a daily basis like bees and hornets. The stings and bites do cause pain and swelling to the skin. There are also a number of people who are allergic to insect stings and bites. When one is bitten or stung …
Experiencing hearing loss for the first time is an unnerving thing, and for good reason. In an attempt to make sure that one gets the best course of treatment, it is imperative to know the procedure as pertains to the First aid for hearing loss. This is very important as it forms the basis for …
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