The National Film Board is buying 4 defibrillators for its Montreal headquarters after the death of an employee. The man who worked in film colorization experienced a cardiac episode and collapsed near the coffee machine at work. The incident clearly shows the importance of AEDs in the workplace. When an emergency occurs, the timely delivery
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Despite the health risks involved, there is no mandatory face mask or limiting the class sizes in place. Saskatchewan will send its K-12 students back to school next month without requiring them or their teachers to wear face masks. There is no plan to lessen the class sizes, although the Ministry of Education stated that
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Abbotsford residents helped save the life of a man with CPR after struck by a truck on Lougheed Highway. During emergencies, the prompt delivery of life-saving measures can save lives. The Abbotsford resident, Jeremy Scholing enrolled in a beginner-level first aid class several years ago but he did not think that he will use it.
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The civilian-led body investigates after a Salt Spring RCMP officer performed CPR. The officer performed CPR on an unresponsive man and he was later declared dead. During emergencies, the prompt delivery of CPR can help save a life. The Independent Investigations Office is investigating after Abbotsford police officers performed CPR to an unconscious man who
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A man receives CPR after witnesses pulled him from the water. When a life is in danger, the timely delivery of CPR is crucial for the survival of the victim. The RCMP and BC Coroners Service are investigating the drowning incident involving a man at Okanagan Lake. According to the police, the emergency crews were
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An adult male snowboarder died while on Whistler Blackcomb due to an accident 3 days after opening for the season. Despite the prompt delivery of CPR to the victim, the resuscitation effort was not a successful one. The unconscious snowboarder was found at Whistler Blackcomb and later declared dead. He fell in an area of
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As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, it is important to strictly adhere to the safety measures such as wearing masks, hand washing, and physical distancing. The federal and Ontario government have secured an agreement with 3M that will see the production of N95 masks at a facility in Brockville, Ontario. It is
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With the help of a defibrillator and timely delivery of CPR, a life was saved while waiting for the ambulance. The immediate delivery of life-saving measures can significantly improve the chances of survival during emergencies. This is the reason why it is important to enroll in a first aid and CPR course to be ready
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Cardiac arrest can occur without any warning. Even if life-saving measures are quickly delivered, it might not always result in a good outcome. A 38-year old man died after he went into cardiac arrest during a recreational ball-hockey game at an Ottawa school gymnasium. The Ottawa paramedics stated that the man collapsed at a Maitland
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A Chance fracture is a form of spinal injury. It is also called as seat belt fractures since they are brought about by lap belt-style seat belts during vehicular accidents. With the addition of the shoulder belt, this type of injury is now uncommon. The injury occurs once the spine flexes and extends with excessive
