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Our pets are beloved members of our families. Their safety and well-being is important to us. When they’re hurt, we want to be able to help them get better as soon as possible. Below we’ve outlined some pet emergencies and the best practices to help your pet recover quickly. Bite Wounds If your pet has …
When children partake in activities, especially sports, they tend to tumble and get injured. Being prepared for their specific injuries is key to a quick and full recovery. Having a first aid kit readily available is the first step toward healing the sports injury, however, not all first aid kits have the appropriate medical supplies …
When a person’s heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, every second counts in saving their life. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment) can only help minutely for a short-time; the heart needs to be “jump-started” to start pumping regularly again. Automated external defibrillators (AED) make this possible and can save lives when used properly. What is an …
Training and certification is necessary before attempting to administer treatment. To become certified, check out the classes offered by the Red Cross here: Red Cross: Find A Class; or contact a manager or supervisor to see if your company offers training for employees. History of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation can be performed with or without the use …
IF YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING HEATSTROKE DIAL 911 IMMEDIATELY Warmer months are upon us and with them come spending more time outside in the heat. Many forget that there are health risks involved with exposing your body to too much heat. In fact, many forget heat stroke can occur until it actually …
