If you have ever come across the phrase ‘agonal breathing’ but aren’t sure of what it means, we are here for a discussion. Before we go into the details, here are a couple of...

Have you ever had a moment when you feel like you’re suddenly getting the smell of burnt toast? It could be when you’re at home watching TV or walking down the street. Well, it’s...

When a medical emergency occurs, calling for an ambulance could help you save someone’s life. Every second counts in such situations. However, not everyone knows how to call an ambulance. Some aren’t aware of...

It’s crazy to think 1 in 6 people worldwide will suffer a stroke in their lifetime. In the United States, on average, one person every 40 seconds has a stroke. Early medical treatment can...

An injury to the head, neck or back may damage the bones (vertebrae) of the spinal column, the discs between them, the supporting ligaments and muscles, or the spinal cord itself. A spinal injury...

The respiratory system can be defined as a network of tissues and organs that help a person breathe. Let’s get an overview of the respiratory system before we discuss further about it: Now that...

A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating in a co-ordinated fashion resulting in the cessation of blood flow around the body. The main treatment for cardiac arrest is made up of CPR...

Hypoxia is a medical condition that is caused by restricted blood flow or a reduced oxygen level in the blood. These are the risk factors of hypoxia one should know about: Anyone who suffers...

Here are some multiple choice first aid questions for you to test your first aid knowledge with! The answers to these questions are at the end of this post. If you want to learn...

Angina or angina pectoris is chest pain or discomfort that occurs due to reduced blood flow to the heart. Since the heart doesn’t receive enough blood rich in oxygen, in such a situation, it...

Schizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric condition or disorder that severely affects the ways in which a human being acts, thinks, perceives reality, displays emotions, and identifies with those around them. Although schizophrenia is not...