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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Being bitten by a dog is a frightening experience for many. Dogs can be territorial, can be instinctive or too playful and bites without realizing it. A person bitten by a dog who carries parvovirus or rabies virus needs emergency care immediately. A dog bite can also cause a serious bacterial infection of the bone
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Rats are medium-sized with long tails. The “true rats” are members of the genus Rattus. The types of rats that are prevalent in the human world include the black and the brown rat. Rats have large teeth and capable of delivering painful bites when threatened. Rats usually avoid people and like to stay in quite
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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
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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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Introduction Imagine seeing a person hit by a running vehicle. What would be your first reaction? The most important thing you should do is to offer verbal first aid. What is said to a person is just as important as what you do to him or her. It is important to ensure that the victim
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Those who engage on skiing are at risk for skiing injuries if they are not skilled enough or not using appropriate gear. Several injuries can occur and the most common are the knee injuries, especially the anterior cruciate ligament. When skiing, an individual puts their arms forward to break a fall, thus shoulder injuries can
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For many students who are taking first aid classes for the first time, learning about head to toe assessment can be a pain since there are many types of examinations under this category alone. However, its importance should not be overshadowed by its wide scope or its difficulty. Here is a short rundown of the
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