The American Red Cross and the American Heart Association have released new guidelines for first aid in regards to a few different common first responder situations: bleeding, stroke, anaphylaxis and hypoglycemia. As the first update since 2010, it is important to take notice and adjust procedures to reflect the new standards. These first aid guidelines form …
Kelly forceps are a common surgical instrument, often seen in operating rooms and emergency settings. Designed to grasp, hold, and clamp tissues or blood vessels, they serve a vital role during medical procedures. Their curved or straight shape allows for flexibility, making them highly useful for controlling bleeding or holding delicate structures without causing damage. …
Diamode is used as an anti-diarrheal and to slow the pace of digestion so that the small intestines can better absorb liquid in the small intestine to stop diarrhea. When taking Diamode, you should be sure to drink enough liquids and it may take up to 48 hours for it to take effect. You should …
Halloween is one of the times in the year children look forward to having lots of fun; however, to make sure that the jovial mood continues throughout the celebration, some Halloween Safety Tips needs to be in place. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported more than 3,500 Halloween-related injuries happened in 2013. Burns, lacerations from …
ANSI is the American National Standards Institute and it is in charge of creating industrial standards for private corporations. ANSI standards are voluntary, and corporations choose to comply with them and become accredited because it shows that they are following proper procedures and that they are maintaining a level of consistency over time. It is …
