Knowing the different types of open wounds is crucial in providing appropriate first aid procedures. Read on and learn more about each type of wounds. Accidents frequently result in wounds. First aiders respond to countless cases of accidents that involve wounds, and each type of wound may require unique first aid procedures. Therefore, you have […]
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Also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome or lymph node syndrome, Kawasaki disease is a condition that causes inflammation to the walls of small-and-medium-sized arteries throughout the body including the coronary arteries which supply blood to the heart muscle. Most cases of Kawasaki disease in children are normally treated and they recover without long term
Hypothermia, comes from the latin words meaning low temperature. It is classed as hypothermia when the core body temperature falls below 35 degrees Celsius or 95 degrees Fahrenheit. It can be a sudden drop in body temperature, eg. when immersed in freezing water, or a gradual decline. Hypothermia should be taken very seriously as it
[heading style=”1″]First Aid Class explains how to perform emergency CPR in common injuries[/heading] CPR (also known as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is an emergency procedure that was specifically designed to restore and facilitate the flow of oxygenated blood to a victim’s brain. This procedure is performed when a victim has ceased breathing. Lack of oxygen can easily
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