As trained first aider and had a first aid training, it is not uncommon for you to care for or encounter individuals with infectious or communicable disease. Some individuals may appear completely well despite their infection while others may present general symptoms of infection, such as: Fever Vomiting or diarrhea Profuse sweating Lesions or rash […]
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Decorating the home for the holidays is certainly fun, but before you start on anything – think safety first. Every year, around 12,500 people visit the hospital emergency rooms to receive treatment for injuries, such as cuts, falls and shocks, due to holiday decorations, lights and Christmas trees. Moreover, around 11,600 house fires each year,
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Almost all of us will experience being in a critical situation at one time or another. We might witness an accident, a friend might get a cut that won’t stop bleeding or a natural disaster might require us to do our part to help save someone. This means that it’s imperative that we know what
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The chest cavity houses the lungs, heart, major blood vessels, and many other body organs. The ribs and the muscles provide structure to these body parts and protect it from possible injuries. Although these anatomic structures are guaranteed strong and can withstand forceful impacts, some accidents involving the chest can potentially lead to a wide
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Choking is the fourth leading cause of accidental death among infants and toddlers. In Canada, approximately 40% of all unintentional injuries involving infants and toddlers involve choking and suffocation. For every choking-related fatality, an estimated 110 children are brought to the hospital emergency departments. Current figures do not include the number of children requiring outpatient
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