If somebody collapses from chest pain in front of you, how would you respond? Emergencies can occur anywhere and anytime. Hence, it’s important to know what to do during a medical emergency. Medical emergencies can involve people fainting, getting seizures, chest pains, choking, or bleeding. Responses based on each emergency differ, but there are basic
Drowning Prevention & Water Safety Tips Let’s face it, when that sun starts beating down from above, the last school bell rings, and the whistle blows for work, the first thought on everyone’s mind is: Get me in the water! Whether your favourite way to cool down is by swimming in a
There is more to first aid training than meets the eye, and this is because there are a number of first aid instructions that first aiders must be aware of. Some of the instructions indicated below may or may not be taught in training centers, which is why it is extremely important to go to
Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms that are encountered with a number of conditions. They both can be caused by a wide variety of illnesses. Nausea, as defined, is the uneasy or unsettled feeling of the urge to vomit. Vomiting, on the other hand, is the forcing of the contents of the stomach out of
Please note this blog is directed at advanced Level First Aid Attendants in the work place only. For any further Questions or concerns regarding safety or first aid response procedures please do not hesitate to email me or contact me at our office number. 604-521-4227 Often as first aid attendants in the workplace we start
Cardiac arrest strikes immediately and without warning. Here are the signs: Sudden loss of responsiveness (no response to tapping on shoulders). No response to tapping on shoulders. Does nothing when you ask if he's OK. If these signs of cardiac arrest are present: Yell for help Tell someone to call 9-1-1 or your emergency response
