Smoke Inhalation First Aid: # Essential Steps
Have you ever been in a situation where the smoke alarm suddenly starts blaring? It can be scary and confusing, and the case gets more critical if someone inhales smoke. We all know that...
Have you ever been in a situation where the smoke alarm suddenly starts blaring? It can be scary and confusing, and the case gets more critical if someone inhales smoke. We all know that...
Enjoying and swimming in the water is extremely fun, but getting stung by a jellyfish is not so fun, right? Well, jellyfish stings are a common occurrence on the beach. However, it is crucial...
Bruises are quite commonly seen among children and usually occur due to minor accidental injuries. However, did you know that bruises can also often signal underlying medical illnesses or maltreatment? Regardless of how someone...
Were you aware of the fact that low blood sugar is particularly common among people who suffer from type 1 diabetes? Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar occurs when a person’s glucose or blood sugar...
Did you know that a childminder is someone whose job is to look after children when their parents are at work? Yes, it comes under the category of pediatric first aid and there are...
In the United States, over 6.5 million emergency department visits occur every year because of chest pain. Looking at this staggeringly high number, it’s imperative for us to know about the possible reasons for...
Did you know that acid attacks can cause partial, permanent, or complete blindness? Not only is an acid attack torturous physically, but it also puts the victim through severe mental and emotional turmoil. I...
Were you aware of the fact that over 3.5 million sports injuries occur every year in the United States? Oh yes, it’s true. Given that people take up sports for their passion or enjoyment,...
As per research, anaphylaxis occurs in about one in 50 Americans. Given how high that number is, I believe it’s time we familiarize ourselves with what it means and how to deal with it....
Performing CPR immediately doubles or triples the chances of a person’s survival after they have suffered from cardiac arrest. Hearing this makes me realize even more as to how vital it is for all...
More than 500,000 people in the United States get stung by bees every year. While in some cases bee stings just cause a bit of nuisance and can be dealt with through home remedies,...
Did you know that almost 75 to 80 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests take place at home? Going by that statistic, I think it’s safe to say that knowing how to perform CPR can...
Did you know in the United States, anywhere between 100,000 to 300,000 deaths occur every year due to blood clots? Yes, it’s true, with the number being higher than the total number of deaths...
Did you know human activity produces ammonia, which is a clear and colorless gas that occurs naturally? It’s a chemical that is quite commonly used in agricultural and industrial settings. One could be exposed...