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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[youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObFkZ6zmuX4″ width=”220″] Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach mucosa. Most often, it is manifested by abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, hiccupping, and headache. However, some patients are asymptomatic. They manifest no initial clinical manifestations until the inflammation becomes severe. Gastritis should be seen as a serious matter because a superficial erosion of the stomach
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The body temperature is a balance between heat gain and heat loss. Maintenance of a constant body temperature is important in maintaining the normal function of the bodily enzymes. In other words, normal oral temperature, which is 36.1 – 37.20 C (97-990 F), is vital in maintaining homeostasis within the body. However, there are times
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iF-ByukAf8 A snake bite may not be a too common phenomenon especially when you are living in the city. However, it is a rare situation that knowing what to do can spell the difference between life and death. Not all snake bites are dangerous, however, so knowing the different types of snakes in your area
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