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Management of Hepatitis: An Infectious Disease

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yANIfjow8SE Hepatitis means an inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by harmful chemicals or infectious agents. These infectious agents cause damage and inflammation of the liver that can be transmitted via fecal-oral route or sexual, parenteral, or perinatal route. The disease comes in different types, requiring various forms of treatment approach and management. […]

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Vaccine For Preventable Infectious Diseases

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A vaccine is a suspension of organisms or fractions of organisms that is used to induce immunity. Vaccination programs have been greatly successful in reducing morbidity and mortality from various infectious diseases. The great success of the eradication of smallpox serves as the model guide for other vaccination programs and proper first aid treatment. The

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Save the Drowning: A First Aid Management

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Drowning is the fourth leading cause of accidental death in the United States. There is an estimated 9,000 casualties and 80,000 near drowning accidents yearly. Approximately 40% of the drowning accidents are accounted to children below 4 years of age. Therefore, first aid management of drowning victims is a life saving measure we should all learn

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Immediate Actions for Severe Allergic Reaction

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Anaphylaxis is a form of allergic reaction that can develop rapidly and may sometimes result in fatal consequences. It is caused when the body’s immune system has an extreme reaction when it is exposed to triggers called allergens. The symptoms may progress so fast that it could become a life threatening condition when not treated immediately. When

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P.R.I.C.E – The First Aid Treatment for Bleeding

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2zwU2c-HZo Severe bleeding can become a major cause of emergency. The situation definitely becomes an emergency when the bleeding is profuse and cannot be stopped by some gauze. When bleeding is severe rescuers and / or victims should call for help immediately. Even small wounds can result in heavy bleeding depending on the location of the wound.

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First Aid for Insect Bites and Stings

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Each person has a different reaction to an insect bite. Some will have no significant reaction to it while there are others that react with great sensitivity to an insect bite. Common bites and stings from insects common occurs from bees, spiders, wasps, mosquitoes, hornets and fleas. When a person experiences pain in the bitten

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What is the First Aid for A Nose Bleed?

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By definition, a nose bleed refers to the loss of blood that comes from the lining of the nose. It is more common, perhaps, to have one nose bleed from one nostril, but this does not mean that patient cannot experience bleeding from both nostrils. Nose bleeds are a common occurrence, and are usually facilitated

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First Aid for Seizures – What To Do and Not Do

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For people who get seizures, one of the most important things is that those around them know how to administer first aid. What exactly does a person suffering from this condition go through? The person’s body may become very stiff, and this is often followed by the loss of consciousness. Depending on their previous posture,

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First Aid Treatment for Head Trauma

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What is Head Trauma? Trauma to the head makes reference to any injury that affects the brain and/or the skull. These injuries vary, and will usually range from the minor type of injuries to the serious complicated cases. There are two types of head injuries: closed injuries and penetrating injuries. A closed head injury is

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First Aid Training: Is it Beneficial?

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Many people do not have first aid training. When accidents happen, such people find themselves in a situation of not knowing what to do to help accident victims. In case of serious accidents, providing first aid can save someone’s life. This is the reason why it is important to get the necessary training to help

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