Learning to manage wounds is a very common component of a first aid course. Minor wounds usually respond to basic treatment well without any complications and they usually heal even without any major medical intervention. Minor wounds usually take a few days to heal and they are not a cause of major concern to many. […]
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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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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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Heat emergency is anything that is caused by a health catastrophe related to intense exposure to the sun’s heat. One of the most common heat emergency that is also fatal is what you call a heat stroke. Heat stroke is characterized by intense exposure to the sun that can cause seizures and death. It is
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Anemia, which literally means “too little blood,” is a condition of inadequate or impaired red blood cells that results in little hemoglobin in the blood. The red blood cells may not be enough or may be immature to function properly. Anemia may be caused by blood loss, premature or excessive blood cell destruction, defective red
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Mitral valve surgery is an open heart procedure to treat the narrowing and regurgitation of the mitral valve. The mitral valve is located at the left chamber of the heart. When the valve is open, it allows the blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, which is the heart’s main pumping
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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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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Hu3At9nI8 A toothache can occur when we least expect it. The worst scenarios are when we aren’t able to see a dentist right away. Under this circumstance, it is important to learn how to manage a toothache in order to lessen the pain and its uncomfortable symptoms. While it is best to get to a dentist
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If you know someone who has diabetes mellitus it may be a good idea to understand the nature of the condition and to know the best way of managing diabetes complications. You never know when a complication may arise and when you will need to give the person effective medical assistance. Diabetes can be controlled with proper medication, regular checkups,
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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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