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Sir Ranulph Fiennes, a famous British explorer, holds a number of endurance records. Sir Ranulph Fiennes is popular for being the first person to comp... Read more
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A very noble form of charity donation will be to volunteer helping people in need of medical assistance. The good thing about it is that you do not ne... Read more
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Welcome to Hamilton First Aid! We are proud to serve the Hamilton region with workplace approved first aid, CPR and food safety certification programs... Read more
New CPR Guideline Saves More Lives
Doctors, nurses, health care workers, first responders and even ordinary people were taught that when conducting Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or CPR,... Read more
Have a Safe Holiday
Holiday is the time in the year when you are supposed to enjoy the company of your family, friends and loved ones. It’s definitely the most wonderful... Read more
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Despite many health warnings and safety precautions, unintentional poisoning in children continues to be a problem. Every now and then, you can hear s... Read more
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Nursemaid elbow is a common injury experienced by children, usually of 1 to 4 years of age. It occurs when any type of physical trauma causes the chil... Read more
First Aid – On-Site History
During an on-field (on-site) assessment, the athletic trainer or any trained personnel with a first aid certification should assume a position close t... Read more
How to Manage Centipede Bites
Centipede bites occur as a result of the centipede’s pincer-like maxillipeds, calledtoxicognaths or “poison claws”, that pierce the skin an inject ven... Read more
Tailbone Injury
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Ear infection: Tests and diagnosis
Ear infection is an infection affecting the middle ear, caused by viruses or bacteria. If you report to your doctor that you are suffering from an ear... Read more
What is Colic?
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Sharing the Responsibility of Emergency Preparedness
The importance of emergency preparedness cannot be stressed enough. It is a task that everyone shares and not a sole responsibility of the authorities... Read more
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Emergency Scenario: Carbon monoxide poisoning
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Angioedema, also called Quincke’s edema, is defined as the quick swelling (edema) of the deeper layers of the skin, including the dermis, subcutaneous... Read more