Every day we hear news stories about tragic losses in life and property due to motor vehicle accidents. Speeding is among the leading causes of road accidents. Awareness of its consequences can do so much in preventing and cutting down accidents. Emergency medical technicians and volunteer first aiders respond to countless cases of car crashes […]
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Many professions these days demand staff to undergo a first aid program as part of their preparation. Nonetheless, not all workers ought to enlist in the same kind of training since different places of work might have different first aid coaching requirements. Read below to learn more about the different types of first aid courses
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In Canada, homicides due to gunshot wounds accounted for approximately 0.52 deathsper 100,000 people. Moreover, there is an estimated 23.8 firearms per 100 people. And when it was evaluated among 178 countries in the world, Canada ranked at number 12 among highest number of privately owned guns. Therefore, learning to apply first aid in
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Nasal congestion in babies and infants is not uncommon. It simply refers to a stuffy nose. It is a common misconception that nasal congestion is due to an abundance of thick mucus in the nasal passages. In fact, nasal congestion is due to the swelling of the tissue lining, which is, in turn, due to
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Ticks are tiny, spider-like creatures that can attach to the skin, which often result to tick bites. One can come across them while walking outdoors and attach to their new hosts even by brushing grass, bushes and plants. Once attached to their new hos they migrate to the warm, moist regions of the body, such
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Falling is a common unfortunate accident, which may sometimes to lead broken bones and death. In fact, falling from heights is one of the leading causes of accidental death all over the world and is one of the most common causes of personal injuries. In Canada, there are over 42, 000 reported cases or
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An effective CPR is very important for a person who has got a heart attack or having any kind of respiratory problems and unable to breathe. In such conditions, it is really essential to maintain the blood flow into the brain and the heart as soon as possible to save the person’s life. It is
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In the scene of injury, the casualty’s muscles, ligaments, the joint capsule, and bursae, are assessed using a variety of tests and this examination includes functional tests. This is done by a paramedic or any clinician with first aid training. Functional tests identify the patient’s ability to move a body part through the ROM actively,
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Sports activities offer great opportunity for children to hone their physical and psychological skills. Apart from giving children great enjoyment and fun, sports increases a child’s self-esteem, fitness, and physical coordination. Children also learn many important life values such as self-discipline, teamwork, respect for others, managing success and disappointment, and fair play. Although engaging in
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The brain is a sensitive, complex organ that regulates and controls motor movements, emotions, thoughts, and sensations. It is composed of brain cells and tissues that work in perfect unison. These brain cells communicate by sending electric signals. Occasionally some brain cells discharge abnormal signals that result in uncoordinated, uncontrolled motor movements or seizure. The
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