Category Archives: First Aid
First aid and health and safety training courses for the workplace – The purpose of this course is to help participants identify and eliminate potentially hazardous conditions in their environment, recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions for first aid care. It teaches skills that participants need to know in order to provide immediate care for a suddenly ill or injured person until more advanced medical care arrives to take over.
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How to Measure and Record Vital Signs
Posted on December 26, 2019 by phezulu_admin in First Aid.Taking a set of vital signs will help you monitor the condition of your patient and identify if their condition is improving or deteriorating. First aiders and first responders may be trained to measure… Source: www.firstaidforfree.com
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The Best First Aid Books in 2020
Posted on December 10, 2019 by phezulu_admin in First Aid.An up-to-date first aid manual is an essential purchase in 2020. Basic first aid steps can make all the difference during a medical emergency. In this first aid blog post, we’ll discuss the best… Source: www.firstaidforfree.com
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The 3 Best Home First Aid Kits in 2020
Posted on December 2, 2019 by phezulu_admin in First Aid.A well-stocked first aid kit is an essential item in every home. In this first aid blog post, we’ll look at the three best first aid kits for the home available in 2020. Your… Source: www.firstaidforfree.com
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How to Assess Abdominal Pain
Posted on November 12, 2019 by phezulu_admin in First Aid.Abdominal pain can be a result of many conditions. In first aid, it is important is to decide when the condition is serious and time-critical. This is a difficult judgment because there are many… Source: www.firstaidforfree.com
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What is Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)?
Posted on November 9, 2019 by phezulu_admin in First Aid.Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) which causes sudden cardiac arrest. In this first aid blog post we will discuss what ventricular fibrillation is and the first aid treatment. In order… Source: www.firstaidforfree.com
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What are the Functions of the Skeletal System?
Posted on October 29, 2019 by phezulu_admin in First Aid.The skeletal system of the human body is a vastly underrated structure. Without it, we would be unable to stand, move or live. But what exactly are the functions of the skeleton? In this first… Source: www.firstaidforfree.com
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First Aid Guide to Leukemia & Myeloma
Posted on October 25, 2019 by phezulu_admin in First Aid.Leukemias are cancers that affect the bone marrow, where blood cells are made. They occur when abnormal white blood cells multiply rapidly and spill into the blood stream. Left untreated, these leukemia cells crowd… Source: www.firstaidforfree.com
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Common Limitations and Problems with Pulse Oximetry
Posted on August 19, 2019 by phezulu_admin in First Aid.A pulse oximeter is a noninvasive photoelectric device that measures the arterial oxygen saturation and pulse rate in the peripheral circulation. It consists of a portable monitor and sensing probe that clips onto the… Source: www.firstaidforfree.com
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What is Cardiac Tamponade?
Posted on August 16, 2019 by phezulu_admin in First Aid.Cardiac tamponade (or “pericardial tamponade”) occurs when blood fills the ‘potential’ space between the heart and the pericardium, squeezing the heart and preventing the heart from filling with blood. The pericardium is a tough… Source: www.firstaidforfree.com
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Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) of the Upper Airway
Posted on August 13, 2019 by phezulu_admin in First Aid.The airway begins at the tip of the nose and the lips and ends at the alveolocapillary membrane, through which gas exchange takes place between the air sacs of the lung (the alveoli) and… Source: www.firstaidforfree.com
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