Carbon monoxide poisoning happens when carbon monoxide accumulates in the blood stream. Generally, it is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas produced by burning wood, charcoal, propane and other fuel. Lack of proper ventilation of appliances and especially if it is an enclosed space can result to accumulation of carbon monoxide to a very high […]
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Insulin shock is a serious health condition to anyone who has diabetes. This occurs when there is excess insulin in the body caused by the food you eat or the level of the physical activity that you do. The signs of insulin shock may appear minimal at first but shouldn’t be ignored as if it’s
A seizure is a symptom relating to a brain or nervous system problem, this is caused by sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain. Seizures can cause behavior, movement, or mood changes and may also affect your state of consciousness. If you suffer from two (2) or more seizures or you tend to experience seizures
When an individual with asthma makes contact with something that aggravates their airways (a trigger), the muscle surrounding the walls of the airways constrict so that the airways become narrow and the inside layer of the airways become swollen and start to bloat. Occasionally sticky mucus builds up which can also constrict the airways. Asthmatics
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The main rule as a first aider is to give first aid in a safe way. Emergency scenes can be unsafe and you need to make certain your actions do not put others in jeopardy. Take the time to look for dangers and assess the risks of any measures you take. Generally there a few
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A heart attack is one of the most hazardous health conditions because it happens without warning and can be deadly if not attended to instantly. The reason for heart attacks is due to an inadequate blood supply to the heart for a certain amount of time. As a consequence, the heart muscle is partly destroyed.
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A heart attack is one of the most hazardous health conditions because it happens without warning and can be deadly if not attended to instantly. The reason for heart attacks is due to an inadequate blood supply to the heart for a certain amount of time. As a consequence, the heart muscle is partly destroyed.
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Tetanus is a bacterial disease that can affect the nervous system, and causes painful muscle contraction particularly in the jaw and muscles of the neck. It interferes with the person’s breathing and causes serious health issues. Tetanus is also known as “lockjaw”. If you want to learn how to manage the symptoms of this condition,
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Knowledge of first aid is an important life skill that can save a life and prevent further injuries. A tourniquet temporarily stops the flow of blood, until proper medical attention is provided. Three techniques in applying a tourniquet include make-shift technique, surgical, and emergency technique. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjOStXVvsGU” width=”220″] Make-shift technique The make-shift tourniquet is applied
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Baby gas is a common problem in infants. Parents are often worried about why their baby is crying and seemingly uncomfortable. Gas pain can affect babies to a certain degree, especially infants between one and four months of age. This is because the baby’s immature gut is just developing. Learning what you can do about
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