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Guides on how to use different supplies found commonly in first aid kits.
It’s that time of year again. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the plants are unloading mass amounts of allergy inducing pollen. Yup, you guessed it. It’s springtime once again. Now for some, spring means enjoyable weather and outdoor actives, but unfortunately, for a large number of the population, spring means being …
Dealing with biohazard materials can be a stressful and challenging task. Whether it’s a spill in the workplace, a medical incident, or contamination at home, the risk of exposure to harmful pathogens is a serious concern. Handling these situations without proper knowledge and equipment puts your health, and potentially others, at risk. A staggering fact: …
When you come upon someone who is injured what should you do if you don’t have medical training? How can you start to preliminarily treat injuries while you wait for medical help to arrive. You need to be sure to avoid causing further injury while keeping the victim stable so that someone with more medical …
Your pulse is your heart rate, or the number of times your heart beats in one minute. Pulse rates vary from person to person. Your pulse is lower when you are at rest and increases as you exercise. As your body becomes used to more exercise, your heart becomes more efficient and your resting heart …
Getting in a car accident is devastating and traumatic. What should you do after a car accident? How should you respond for your safety, as well as anyone else involved? After the accident happens, you need to take a look around your car and check yourself for injuries and any pain that you might have. …
