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Stroke takes over 150,000 lives each year in the United States; it is outranked only by cancer and heart disease. Recognizing the warning signs of a stroke early is critical to survival. Immediate medical treatment...
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Advanced first aiders and first responders may be trained in the use of Oropharyngeal (OP) airways. These devices are sometimes called Guedel airways. An OP may be required to achieve or maintain an open...
Nosebleeds are very common. Most people will experience a nosebleed at some point in their lives. Nosebleeds should stop and not cause significant problems, however in patients taking blood thinning medications (such as Coumadin)...
Coumadin (Warfarin) is an anticoagulant medication. This means Coumadin ‘thins the blood’ and reduces the risk of blood clots forming. Coumadin is often used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with Atrial...
Entonox is a mix of 50% Nitrous oxide (N2O) and 50% oxygen (O2) and is a pain relieving gas (analgesic). When Entonox is inhaled, the onset of pain relief occurs after approximately 3 –...
A pocket mask can be used when performing CPR. Pocket masks are widely used and commonly available. They have a unidirectional valve, directing patient’s expired air away from rescuee. Most masks are transparent, allowing...
Medical gases include Oxygen and Entonox (a mix of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen). In this post, we’ll take a look at the use of Oxygen by first aiders and first responders. Indications for Oxygen...
Your personal safety is the priority in any emergency first aid situation. Bodily fluids such as blood and saliva may contain pathogens that may cause disease or illness. You should attempt to isolate direct...
Choking is a common cause of accidental death and first aiders should be aware of the basic management of choking. First aiders should initiate care in cases of severe choking when a person is unable...
Heat Emergencies Victims exposed to heat may experience symptoms that may be minor to life-threatening. To avoid heat-related emergencies you should remember to drink plenty of fluids and dress appropriately for the conditions. Upon...
A seizure is a medical condition in which occurs due to disorganised electrical activity in the brain. Seizures may be related to a chronic disorder called epilepsy or acutely due to head injury, low...
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure for a victim of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Cardiac arrest occurs when a victim’s heart stops beating properly. There are many causes of sudden cardiac arrest including problems...
Automated External Defibrillator’s (or AED’s) are devices that treat the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest by delivering an electrical shock to the heart. AEDs treat an abnormal heart rhythm called Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) that...
