CPR and First Aid Management

Overview of Anaphylaxis Can you think of anything that you have had an allergic reaction to? Some people are so allergic to certain things that their bodies react quickly and in some cases it can be deadly if not treated quickly. Doctors refer to this condition as ‘anaphylaxis’. Disclaimer The material posted on this page on respiratory emergencies, including anaphylaxis ... Read More »

Normally, we all lose a significant amount of body fluid on a daily basis. The common ways to lose body water is through sweat, urine, tears, and feces. We also lose water vapor through our skin and from breathing.  But under normal conditions, as well, these lost salt and fluids are replaced when we take fluids and foods with salts ... Read More »

Undergoing training for first aid and CPR certification is an important facet as far as emergency handling is concerned. This is not the preserve of a given number of countries in the world, but is in fact a phenomenal occurrence across the world. Part of the reason for this is that emergencies will almost always occur without warning. Knowing what ... Read More »

Cough CPR is a procedure that gained fame a few years back following its viral spread on the internet. This was facilitated by the forwarding of numerous emails that purported to give a new set of guidelines in what was easily described as the handy way of carrying out self CPR. It is important, however, for individuals to recognize that ... Read More »

Creating a great CV (curriculum vitae) is actually a piece of work, but when you know what you are doing, it becomes manageable. One of the issues that many individuals will raise during this process is whether or not to include their first aid and CPR certifications. You may have taken a first aid and CPR class over the summer ... Read More »

In an effort to reduce the casualties in industries where injuries and fatalities are more likely occur, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have made it mandatory for employees in these industries to obtain a first aid and CPR certificate before they are allowed to work in the field. This ensures that during medical emergencies in which there are no ... Read More »

Unknown to many business owners in Canada, it is necessary to have employees who own a legitimate CPR certificate in order to avoid fines and government-ordered business closure. These employees are the ones who will be responsible for saving the lives of employees who have sustained workplace-related injuries and medical conditions. Considering that some industries are deadlier or are more ... Read More »

Pain management is widely accepted principle in the healthcare management of people experiencing pain and discomfort because pain is already considered the fifth vital sign. Reducing pain to a tolerable level was once considered the goal of pain management, however even patients who have described pain relief as adequate often report disturbed sleep and marked distress because of pain. In ... Read More »

Clinical aspiration of stomach contents into the lungs is a serious complication that can cause pneumonia and possibly result in any of the following conditions namely; tachycardia, dyspnea, central cyanosis, hypertension, hypotension and possibly even death. Many cases of aspiration can occur when protective airway reflexes are decreased or absent due to a variety of factors which may or may ... Read More »

 Medical Problems, First Aid Kit and First Aid Management Scuba diving is an enjoyable recreational sport but like every activity it comes with physical and health risks when divers go underwater with diving equipment. Scuba diving is an enjoyable recreational sport for many sports. But like every activity, it comes with a degree of physical and health risks when a ... Read More »