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March 11, 2020

COVID 19 Information

We should all take the time to properly wash our hands but, also having a small bottle of sanitizer can help as well. Work on not touching our faces. CORVID19 right now is a hot subject. Some people think its blown out of proportion. Others think that its an epidemic. CORVID can be a serious […]

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March 6, 2016

2015 CPR Guidelines Basics

The 2015 Guidelines Update This Update focuses on topics with significant new science or ongoing controversy. This serves as an update to the 2010 guidelines rather than a complete revision. It also marks the beginning of a new era, because the guidelines will transition from a five-year cycle of periodic revisions. Also, updates to a […]

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June 4, 2015

Heat and Cold Emergencies

HEAT EMERGENCIES Heat related emergencies are progressive conditions caused by overexposure to heat. Most incidents can be reversed but if left untreated, can escalate to a life-threatening condition. Heat emergencies are placed into 3 progressive categories: Heat cramps are muscle spasms that result from loss of large amount of salt and water through exercise. Heat […]

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January 25, 2015

The Steps of CPR for Infants

The steps of CPR for infants Make sure the scene is safe. Tap the victim firmly and shout loudly. If no response or no normal response, yell for help. If help comes, send them to call 911 If no help comes pick the infant up and take them to the phone While on the phone […]

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January 17, 2015

The Steps of Child CPR!

The Steps of Child CPR i. Make sure the scene is safe. ii. Tap the victim firmly and shout loudly. iii. If no response or no normal response, yell for help. a. If help comes, send them to call 911 b. If no help comes stay with the child and scan for signs of breathing. […]

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January 8, 2015

Adult CPR Steps

Steps of Adult CPR This is the basic steps of CPR for and Adult. Follow these steps to help save a life. i. Make sure the scene is safe. If it is not safe, leave the scene and call 911. ii. Tap the victim firmly and shout loudly looking for a response. iii. If no […]

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January 7, 2015

Internal Bleeding

Internal Bleeding Blood is meant to be circulated by the heart through blood vessels to supply the body’s organs with oxygen and nutrients. These blood vessels include arteries, veins, and capillaries. When the integrity of the blood vessel wall is damaged, there is a clotting mechanism in place to repair the damage and minimize the […]

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January 6, 2015

Chain of Survival

Chain of Survival The term Chain of Survival provides a useful metaphor for the elements of the ECC (Emergency Cardiac Care) systems concept. The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival are: Early Access Ideally, someone must recognize an impending cardiac arrest or otherwise witness the cardiac arrest and activate the EMS System as […]

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January 5, 2015

How to control bleeding!!!

Bleeding First aid is appropriate for external bleeding. If bleeding is severe, or if you think there is internal bleeding or the person is in shock, get emergency help. 1. Calm and reassure the person. The sight of blood can be very frightening. 2. If the wound affects just the top layers of skin (superficial), wash […]

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January 3, 2015

How to treat a poisonous Spider bite!

How to treat a poisonous Spider bite! In yesterdays post we discused the 3 different types of poisonous Spiders. Today we will look at the basic care of a poisonous spider bite. If you do get bit by a poisonous spider the first thing to do is stay calm. Most bites are not immediately life-threatening. […]

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