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Posted in First Aid Articles, on August 19, 2020 By Admin
Concussion A concussion is caused when there is swelling or internal bleeding in or around the brain. Any Impact to the head can cause a concussion or it might be as a direct result of a spinal injury. Just like spinal injuries, prevention is the best treatment for concussions as...
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on August 12, 2020 By Admin
Stroke A stroke is caused when there is a blockage (Ischemia) or bleed (hemorrhage) in the blood vessels that feed the brain with blood. It should be noted that there is no way of reviving dead brain cells and you should know that strokes are very serious and can be deadly. When it comes to...
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on August 04, 2020 By Admin
Shock Shock is caused by poor blood circulation around the body. Shock always accompanies other conditions and must always be treated alongside treating the main condition. Once someone goes into shock, the body tries to compensate by increasing the heart rate. This leads to an over-worked heart...
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on July 30, 2020 By Admin
Heart Disease: What It Is & What To Do About It Both conditions “Heart Attack” and “Angina” are caused by poor circulation to the heart muscle. A heart attack specifically is caused by a blockage in the blood vessels of the heart itself (coronary arteries) while an...
Read MorePosted in First Aid Articles, on July 20, 2018 By Admin
Looking to have the difference of all these CPR levels explained to you? You are in for a treat. In this post, our goal is to have all of these CPR levels explained to you and enable you to choose which level is right for you with confidence. There are four different CPR levels and you only...
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