What To Do During a Medical Emergency?
Making sure you are prepared for emergencies is not an activity to be done once, it is continuous learning that one must revisit through regular training. Emergency preparedness saves time and lives.
SURVIVING A SNAKE BITE
Snakebite should be treated as an emergency, regardless of whether one thinks that the snake was venomous or not. Do not wait to see if the victim would feel the symptoms of venom poisoning, it might be too late by that time.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TUBERCULOSIS
Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects your lungs. The bacteria that causes tuberculosis “Mycobacterium tuberculosis” is spread from one person to another through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs and sneezes. It mainly affects the lungs, but it can affect any part of the body, including the tummy…
FIRST AID TRAINING AT THE WORKPLACE
Training employees on first aid care doesn’t just teach them how to treat patients in need of first aid, it also builds their confidence on how to effectively manage a medical emergency without fear or confusion.
STRESS
Our bodies are designed to handle just a low-level dose of stress. The body is not equipped to handle long-term stress without it having a toll on our body system. If your stress level stays elevated far longer than is necessary for survival, it can take a toll on your health. It could result in…
Understanding the Bystander Effect
Pedestrians and bystanders at the scene of an accident, are supposed to move over to help the victims. But, more often than not, bystanders don’t try to assist the victims instead, they either ignore and walk away, record the event on their phones, or just stand by and watch what happens next. This phenomenon is…
How To Assist A Gunshot Wound Victim.
If you are faced with a gunshot wound incident, getting prompt medical attention prevents the wound from leading to death. Contact the law enforcement agency immediately, and The Ambulance Company for emergency medical care before approaching the victim.
Common Home Accidents And How To ManageThem.
When it comes to the health of our families, especially for those with young children, it is always advisable to be extra careful so that accidents can be avoided.
Ways To Prepare For Medical Emergencies During An Event.
During event planning, it is so easy to get lost in the details of the event, and sometimes forget to plan for contingencies like medical emergencies. It is impossible to plan for every scenario, but the least we can do is to be prepared. You never know, being unprepared may put a life may be…
Let’s learn about stroke !!
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients.
