21 Articles Under This Category. CPR to the Bee Gees' Stayin' Alive Could Save Lives - - Avis Ward
A recent study has found, "Stayin' Alive might be more true to its name than the Bee Gees ever could have guessed: At 103 beats per minute, the old disco song has almost the perfect rhythm to help jump-start a stopped heart." The study's author, Dr. David Matlock of the University of Illinois... Submitted 3 years 220 days ago.

Vital First Aid for Parents - - Gabriella Gometra
Children are active and playful, and because of this they are vulnerable to getting hurt. It is necessary for parents to know basic first aid so that they can help their child in any emergency, since first aid can save a life. The best way to learn first aid is to have first aid classes at your... Submitted 2 years 26 days ago.

What Not To Do In Snake Poisoning? - Dr K K Aggarwal
SUMMARY In the monsoon season, snake bites are common. Most of these bites are by non-poisonous snakes. In a country like India, most people are misled by Bollywood movies showing a typical hero saving the heroine by giving an incising and then sucking the poison. “This is what should... Submitted 303 days 16 hours ago.

How To Use An Automated External Defibrillator - Marcus Pierre
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a device the size of a laptop that is used for medical emergencies, specifically cardiac arrest or when the heart stops beating. Sometimes, when a victim is in cardiac arrest, their heart start experiencing an irregular quivering caused by chaotic... Submitted 1 year 281 days ago.

What Is Mercurochrome and Why Is It Losing Its Popularity? - Carolyn Tytler
When I was young, I loved mercurochrome. Before it came upon the scene, my mother would splash alcohol or dab iodine on cuts, scrapes, minor burns or insect bites, and when those antiseptics hit an open wound, they stung! Mercurochrome, on the other hand, was painless. True, it left an ugly... Submitted 2 years 79 days ago.

Learning From My Wife - - Robin Brown
What is LOVE? I've learned that it is something which I knew very little about for as I think I know about it, it only grows to astound me further. It's like that old saying... "The more I know, the less I actually know... relatively speaking." I am happily married with an incredible angel who... Submitted 3 years 336 days ago.

Choosing a Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Personal Use - - Linda Woolsey
Sudden cardiac arrest, one of America 's leading causes of death, can be reversed by a timely response with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Because of this, AEDs are becoming more and more commonplace in public areas such as malls, airports, stadiums and schools. Many businesses... Submitted 4 years 162 days ago.

Automated External Defibrillators (AED): The Shocking Truth - - Linda Woolsey
Sudden Cardiac Arrest or Sudden Death is the abrupt loss of consciousness, breathing and heartbeat. It kills over 325,000 Americans a year. Thats more than breast cancer, colon cancer and motor vehicle accidents combined. The media frequently uses the more well-known term, massive heart attack... Submitted 4 years 199 days ago.

The Scariest Day Of My Life - part 1 - Jon L. Wegner
This is a three part article and you'll see the other two articles in the next week to ten days! I lived in Edina , Minnesota from 1988 until 1992 and I would jog the same route every day. It was about 2 miles. Every day at the exact same spot my right eye would cloud over. I could still... Submitted 4 years 230 days ago.

How To Care For Stitches - Alexander Quiroz
The best medicine for almost any cut or superficial wound needing stitches is AIR . Covering your wound (and stitches) with a Band-Aid feels like the right thing to do. We have been so conditioned from our childhood to cover up our boo-boos, we subconsciously believe it’s just plain common sense.... Submitted 4 years 319 days ago.

10 Ways to Prevent an Accidental Poisoning - - Suzy Buglewicz
Everyday products in and around our homes can become poisonous if used in the wrong way, in the wrong amount or by the wrong person. March 20 th kicks off National Poison Prevention Week, created to highlight both the dangers of accidental poisoning and the steps to prevention. More than 2... Submitted 1 year 66 days ago.

Every First Aid Kit Should Have An Antiseptic Spray - Rebecka Corsaro
Antiseptic spray provides a soothing treatment for many minor injuries, and as such should be a mainstay of everyone's first aid kit; at home and away. A great aid to the body's natural abilities to heal itself, it is excellent to have on hand to treat those little episodes that we all, kids in... Submitted 1 year 245 days ago.

Summer Safety 2009 - - Allan Wright
With vacation time at hand and more activities taking place, a well-stocked first-aid kit, kept within easy reach, is a necessity in every home. Having supplies gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency at a moment's notice. Make sure that you and your family are prepared to treat... Submitted 2 years 277 days ago.

Cold Sores - Keep the pain to a minimum - Dazza Walker
Cold sores have to be one of the most annoying things you can have. You can make yourself and your appearance as good as possible but then you get a cold sore on your lip and it feels like this massive growth that draws everyones attention to it. As well as that, for something that is so small... Submitted 3 years 275 days ago.

First Aid: Why Do I Need to Know It? - Ruby Aragon
The first few minutes after an injury or medical emergency are the most crucial to determine the rate and duration of recovery. Knowing what to do in the event of an injury or emergency will help you stay calm and take the proper actions and precautions to help the victim have the best chances of... Submitted 4 years 100 days ago.

How to Save a Life-Learn the Heimlich Maneuver - - Honey Wesley
It could happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone. It could be someone you know or a stranger seated nearby. It could even happen to you! It can be caused by a seemingly insignificant piece of bread or bite of meat and has the potential to be fatal. Every year, over 1000 people die from choking... Submitted 4 years 226 days ago.

Hot or Cold – What Do I Use? - - Dr. Dennis Mutell
If you have loss of sensation, circulation problems or significant bruising, consult a doctor. You are hurt, your back or neck hurts, you have sprained a wrist or ankle or you have pulled a muscle – what do you do? Do you put ice or a heating pad on the area of concern? The answer... Submitted 197 days ago.

New CPR Techniques: Are you prepared? CPR Online training can help! - Dylan Ross
The knowledge of CPR is one of the most unique skills that can come in handy at a time when someone suffers a heart related issue such as cardiac arrest, especially when the person is not in a hospital setting. This is the reason why a CPR Certification course is a must for all professionals and... Submitted 1 year 117 days ago.

The Benefits of Companion Care for the Elderly and Disabled - John Arthur Thomas
Companion care of our aged and handicapped loved ones has been difficult and challenging as you are forced to make important decisions on how to provide home medical care. In this case, you may be stressed out and exhausted by the difficulty in managing time for commitments and other life... Submitted 2 years 82 days ago.

Instant Cold Packs for First Aid - Rob Perissi
Applying ice packs to injuries such as sprains and strains constricts the blood vessels to reduce swelling and help alleviate pain. Using ice to control the swelling caused by an injury such as an ankle sprain, for instance, can ease pain by numbing the injured area. Applying ice to an injury is... Submitted 3 years 4 days ago.

Online CPR Certification - Latest training guidelines and procedures - Dylan Ross
There are some skills which are meant for medical professionals only. CPR is not one of these skills. CPR guidelines have recently been changed and they have become even easier for bystanders and everyday individuals to perform. Major changes to the new guidelines include the C-A-B CPR method.... Submitted 1 year 114 days ago.