Choking on Saliva: What to Do? 5 Steps to Follow
Did you know that the human body produces anywhere between 0.5 to 2 litres of water every day? Well, it’s true, and most of us swallow it without even noticing. However, at times, a...
Did you know that the human body produces anywhere between 0.5 to 2 litres of water every day? Well, it’s true, and most of us swallow it without even noticing. However, at times, a...
As per the American Heart Association, about 75% to 80% of all out-of-hospital cardiac arrests that happen take place at home. Therefore, it’s clear to me that knowing how to perform CPR is crucial...
Research suggests that about 30% of people who witness trauma to their chest end up breaking at least one rib. Broken ribs, which are also referred to as rib fractures, are usually caused due...
As per the American Heart Association, pediatric attenuated pads should be used on infants and kids under the age of eight. I believe that knowing how to use an AED on an infant can...
Research tells us that 106,699 people died of drug overdose in the United States in 2021, signaling an increase since 1999 by 781%. Taking a look at that concerning statistic, I believe that knowing...
As per reports, epidural hematoma takes place in about 1% to 2% of all cases of head trauma and in about 10% of people in a traumatic coma. Despite this statistic, I believe that...
Do you know why muscle cramps occur and how to care for them? Keep reading to find out about the first aid for muscle cramps and more.
According to research, each year, about 150,000 patients in the United States go through a lower extremity amputation. An amputation refers to a surgery where all the limbs or a part of a limb...
Do you know about the proper first aid for a genital injury? Keep reading to find out how to help someone in such a situation.
Do you know how to treat a dental injury? Keep reading to find out how to take care of such injuries and what the related symptoms and causes are.
Did you know that, as per the American Academy of Ophthalmology, foreign objects in the eye account for 35% of the 2.4 million eye injuries that occur every year? When something gets stuck in...
Did you know that the teeth are the only part of the human body that can’t heal by themselves? I believe that dental health is connected to our overall health in many ways, which...
In this blog post we look at the different ways of classifying different burns in first aid. Burns can be classified by their type and depth. Classifying burns is an important skill for first aiders and first...
Were you aware of the fact that canker sores – which are a type of mouth sores – affect almost 25% of the population? As someone who has suffered from mouth sores several times,...