Sarver Heart Center's newest video makes it easy to learn Continuous Chest Compression CPR. Every three days, more Americans die from sudden cardiac arrest than the number who died in the 9-11 attacks. You can lessen this recurring loss by learning this hands-only CPR method that doubles a person's chance of surviving cardiac arrest. Watch physician researchers Gordon A. Ewy, MD, and Karl Kern, MD, demonstrate the easy, life-saving method that they developed at the University of Arizona Colleg...
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First responders are today immobilizing casualties with spinal cord injuries without having to wait for traditional equipment to arrive on scene.
By Martin Rizo-Patron, president-founder, Emegear, LLC
SEARCHING FOR THE BEST CARE
The need to improve the way c-spine management has been performed became evident to me after applying hundreds, if not thousands, of conventional c-collars on patients. As an EMS provider performing this BLS procedure, I always reassured and inst...
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With the heat taking hold this summer I thought it was appropriate to offer information on First Aid for Heat-Induced Illnesses provided by FEMA. Since the best treatment is prevention, be sure to check out the following sections of our web site for Burn Care and Hydration Therapy!
Extreme heat brings with it the possibility of heat-induced illnesses. The following table lists these illnesses, their symptoms, and the first aid treatment.
Sunburn - Skin redness and pain, po...
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When a burn occurs, seconds count! Burn injuries should be cooled immediately, otherwise the heat will continue to destroy the surrounding and underlying tissue, and may progress a partial thickness (second degree) burn into a full thickness (third degree) burn injury. This, in turn, will present serious consequences for the patient and considerable extra cost for the receiving hospital/burn unit.
HERE ARE FOUR CRITICAL STEPS YOU SHOULD TAKE TO TREAT A BURN:
1. Immediately stop the burning pro...
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The magnitude of an emergency situation is always unpredictable. For instance, a major catastrophe natural or otherwise can result in unprecedented damage to lives and property. Even well-trained rescue teams may find it difficult to cope with the huge scale of damage caused by a catastrophic event. Rescue teams and first responders should be equipped with first aid kits and emergency medical kits whenever they go on mission.
Rescue teams rely on emergency medical supplies to treat survivors ...
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When you travel all over the world, you will gain a lot of knowledge and experience. Some travelers traverse the globe not for wealth or knowledge, but for mere fun. From businessmen to adventurers, many travel across the globe for one reason or the other. Travelers are always advised to travel with emergency medical kits because things may go wrong without warning.
Sudden illness, insect bites, and indigestion are some of the common problems travelers may have to face. When you are travellin...
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Every household should be equipped with emergency medical kits for addressing any kind of emergency situation. From a major fire caused by the carelessness of occupants to unpredictable natural calamities, a crisis may strike without any warning. Although, it is not possible to completely prevent disasters from happening, it is possible to be prepared for it. Emergency medical supplies and first aid kits are what people rely on to provide immediate medical treatment before they can receive profe...
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Climbing, trekking, and mountaineering are some of the adventurous outdoor activities that can bring you close to nature. It takes a lot of endurance, stamina, and courage to engage in any of these activities. Many adventurers have lost their lives during such wilderness expeditions because medical attention was out of reach or many hours away. Search and rescue and wilderness response teams are created for addressing this issue
These teams are comprised of trained individuals who specialize ...
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Rescue workers have to risk their own lives in order to save others. Whether someone is trapped in a mangled car after a tragic accident or a whole town is flooded with water after natural disaster, rescue workers work swiftly to save the survivors. The chances of a rescuer getting injured or exposed on a rescue mission are very high. Many rescuers have lost their lives while trying to save somebody. To prevent such a situation, personal protective equipment (PPE) has to be used by rescue worker...
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Law enforcement officers often find themselves directly in the line of fire. These well-trained officers have to hold their nerves and react logically in life-threatening situations. Potential threats an officer may face in a day’s work may include hostage situations, armed robbery, chasing fugitives, and many more unpredictable crises. Bullet wounds and stab injuries are common types of injuries a victim or a law enforcement officer may sustain during crisis. That’s why officers should carr...
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