Overview Of Stomach Cramps A stomach ache generally refers to spasms or a dull ache in the stomach (abdomen). It is generally short lived and caused by a slight upset or virus. Severe stomach pain is a bigger cause for worry. If it starts quickly and without warning, it should be considered a medical emergency, particularly if the pain […]
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Overview Of Asthma Individuals with asthma have lungs and airways which are very sensitive. When confronted with certain triggers the airways become constricted, making it difficult to breathe. It can take anywhere from 5 minutes to a few days for an asthma attack to develop. During an asthma attack, the major symptoms might be tightness
For those who are interested in becoming a certified CPR instructor, it is important to know that there is a procedure to follow through. The procedure to be followed through involves knowing what the basic first aid requirements are for training and academic requirements are. For brief introduction, CPR – cardiac pulmonary resuscitation- refers to
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Home accidents are very common in Canada. The injuries range from minor bruises, cuts and the more serious ones that are fatal and require immediate medical attention. Despite this, statistics show that it is only a few people in Canada with first aid kits at home. Having a first aid kit and knowing what you
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As many people in Canada recognize the importance of having First aid skills, first aid re-certification has gained popularity in the country. Emergencies cannot be predicted and can occur at any time. The safety and health of the people is one of the greatest priorities of the Canadian government. Therefore, there are many organizations accredited
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Heart attacks are often confused with cardiac arrests but these are two very different things. A heart attack is defined as an obstruction to the blood supply to the heart muscle, for example, a clot in a coronary artery. This means oxygen can’t get to the heart and therefore the tissue in the heart starts
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