Tag Archives: 1st Aid

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. Related Notes:1st AID FOR HEART ATTACK1st AID FOR NEAR DROWNING

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors A heart attack happens when part of the heart muscle does not receive the supply of oxygen-rich blood that it needs to function. When the blood Related Notes:CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)1st AID FOR NEAR DROWNING

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors Near drowning occurs when a person becomes submerged in a liquid, usually water, making breathing difficult and causing near death or, in some cases, initial survival with the victim dying of related causes more than … Continue reading →

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors Poisoning occurs when a person comes in contact with a toxic substance. Contact can mean swallowing, inhaling, touching, or injecting a toxic substance. Related Notes:CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)1st AID FOR HEART ATTACK

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors Shock occurs when blood flow throughout the body is decreased and the body tissues don’t get enough oxygen. This lack of oxygen causes injury to many body systems. There may be brain, kidney, or heart … Continue reading →

Overview, Causes & Risk Factors Unconsciousness is defined as a state of unawareness or an inability to respond as a result of reduced brain stem activity. There are many causes of unconsciousness, or loss of consciousness. It can be caused … Continue reading →

A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and materials that can be used as a first line of treatment for an injury or illness. First aid kits can either be purchased or made by an individual. Several items … Continue reading →