As trained first aider, 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 on the skin Coughing or sneezing […]
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Most parents might not be aware of it, but they’ve already started teaching their children how to stay safe ever since they warned them about touching a hot pot. But why stop there? Children are like sponges while young and have an aptitude for learning, so impart on them the importance of keeping safe and
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Legal requirements for a duty to rescue are not constant in all localities, states or nations. This makes it important to note that a moral or ethical duty to rescue may exist even where there is no legal duty to rescue. There are always political justifications for such a duty. For example, one sort of
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Thank heavens for 911 and local emergency services. But some emergency situations require first aid measures taken right away even before rescue services arrive. Moreover, some situations are not true emergencies and do not really require assistance from emergency services. Knowledge of basic first aid can help prevent further harm. Here are five more first
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