Soft tissue injuries involving the skin are some of the most common situations a first aider may encounter. Before you attend a first aid training course, it would help if you have an overview of what the skin is. Here is a brief discussion about the skin. The skin is the most obvious soft tissue […]
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Injuries involving the teeth and dental appliances often occur as a result of soft tissue injuries to the mouth. In case of injuries to the mouth, check for and remove completely knocked out teeth, bridges, and crowns. Carefully remove loose dentures and any broken parts. There is a high risk for choking in people who
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If you are looking an answer in one word then it is, yes. However, whether the training is really worth it or not depends upon different factors. Being human beings it is our duty to help other human beings who fall into problems. Therefore, if your aim is to serve humanity then the training can
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About AEDs Defibrillation is a process in which an electric shock is administered by a defibrillator to re-establish the heart’s normal heart rhythm and contraction. An automatic external defibrillator or AED for short is an electronic device that examines the heart rate and rhythm and if necessary will initiate an electric shock known to restart the
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Destructive disasters are becoming more common now more than ever. They range from natural calamities to acts of terror to biochemical hazards. While the impact of these disasters may differ, they all have one thing in common – they are to create a mess. Recovering from a destructive event starts with cleaning up, and it
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