Many people are already familiar with the traditional “First Aid,” in which medical help is given to individuals with different physical conditions – whether it is an illness, an injury or other emergency conditions – before they eventually consult for professional medical assistance. This kind of first aid, therefore, is all about providing care to […]
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For expectant mothers, a high-risk pregnancy can be very stressful, because it poses a challenge before, during and even after the delivery of the baby. This means that mothers need to have a special kind of monitoring in order to determine if any danger might arise from the entire course of pregnancy. It is therefore
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What is Traveler’s Diarrhea? This is a disorder of the digestive tract that commonly affects travelers. It is usually accompanied by loose, watery stool and abdominal aches, resulting from ingestion of contaminated foods or unsafe drinking water. Although there is nothing serious about traveler’s diarrhea, it is usually unpleasant to have this kind of experience,
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As the end of summer nears and another school semester is about to begin, it is always a good opportunity for students to engage in extra-curricular activities, such as sports and cheer dancing. But you have to keep in mind that every time you step on the field to play sports, exercise, or even perform
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As a trained first aider, it may be necessary to ask the help of bystanders. The more help you get, the better. However, you have to make sure that the help you receive is well coordinated and does not add chaos to the situation. When you respond in an emergency and you are not alone,
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