Ingrown toenails typically occur once the corners or edges extend into the bordering skin close to it. The toes in the feet are more prone to develop ingrown. This condition can be easily treated at home. Nevertheless, it can lead to the development of certain problems that would require medical treatment. Individuals who are diabetic and […]
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Even though immediate administration of basic first aid increases the patient’s survivability, taking a few seconds to check for the patient’s ABC is still a must for rescuers, regardless of their experience. This is the only way to ensure that proper first aid techniques are applied in accordance with the current status of the patient.
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When it comes to eye injuries, the cornea is commonly affected which is the clear, protective window located at the front part of your eye. Various debris and particles such as dirt, dust, sand, metal, wood shavings and even an edge of a piece of paper can cut or scratch the cornea. In most cases,
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When one comes upon a patients one needs to know how to deal with that person based on procedure. In First Aid there is a systematic assessment that follows a particular order designed to assess the most important areas first. Below is the step by step assessment procedure for any trauma patient. ALWAYS go in
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Gastroenteritis is best described as a condition that involves the inflammation of the stomach and intestines. The common causes of the condition include viruses, reaction to food, contaminated water or food as well as a side effect from medications. The characteristic signs and symptoms of gastroenteritis include diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, low-grade fever and abdominal
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Canker sores are painful, small, round/ oval-shaped ulcers inside the mouth. Canker sores are also called aphthous ulcers. They can be found inside the cheek, under the tongue, base of the gums, soft palate or in the back of the throat and often make eating, and sometimes talking, uncomfortable. Mouth sores are generally non-contagious. It
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Cardiovascular emergencies are among the most common situations that trained first aiders and emergency rescue services handle. In this article, you will learn more about how cardiovascular diseases develop. Trained first aiders, paramedics and EMTs respond to countless cases of cardiovascular emergencies every year. Many of these emergencies are caused, directly or indirectly, by a
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When First Aid training is to be given, it is necessary that correct and appropriate techniques was provided at the time of training in order to restore blood flow to heart and brain until life support can be provided. Undoubtedly, the best source for getting First Aid training is at the popular and well known
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When talking about sports medicine, people usually relate it to emergency situations that may arise anytime during athletic events. Expedient action must be taken in order to provide the best possible care to the sport participant in emergency and/or life threatening conditions. The development and implementation of an emergency plan will help ensure that the
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Despite our best effort and the care we take, emergencies might crop up when we least expect it or when we’re not prepared for it. Knowing how to give first aid and CPR are not exclusively for those suffering from a heart attack or a stroke, but also for those who’re bleeding, having difficulty breathing,
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