CPR is known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation which is a lifesaving procedure carried out to help sustain the function of the brain until medical measures are performed to restore the circulation and breathing. This is usually performed on individuals who are experiencing cardiac arrest. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfzLNhn0gJk” width=”220″] Parts of the CPR There are two parts of […]
In sports, sprains typically affect athletes but can easily occur to anybody. Sprains are best described as injuries to the ligaments that can range in severity from a minor stretch or even a serious tear that would require medical intervention. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y4D155qLc8″ width=”220″] Signs and symptoms of a sprain When treating individuals with a sprain, you have to
First Aid for Sprains Read More »
A broken neck occurs when there is an injury in the cervical area of the spine. A neck injury is usually related to contact sports such as football, but it may also be caused by a forcible blow to the neck and other physical violence. This is considered a medical emergency because of its potential
First Aid For A Broken Neck Read More »
A spinal cord injury can result in the potential risk of paralysis, including motor and sensory problems. The spinal cord consists of nerves that play an important role in the transmission of nerve impulses from the body to the brain and vice versa, which is responsible for the motor and sensory response of the body.
First Aid Tips for A Spinal Injury Read More »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oExbzAJP7t4 Getting an injury can result in cuts and wounds, which in turn results in bleeding. In most cases, minor bleeding wounds are manageable and not treated as a medical emergency. However, for some people, bleeding, no matter how minor, can be a serious emergency, especially among persons with an abnormal bleeding problem called hemophilia.
Do You Know What To Do With Hemophilia Read More »
Diabetes is a chronic disease that can affect the person’s ability to live a normal life. The most common complications that arise from the condition is the reasons why the mortality rate in diabetes occurs and this includes stroke, infection, gangrene, heart disease and poor wound healing. Knowing the proper first aid management for these
Diabetes Complications and Management Read More »
Learning first aid could mean the difference between life and death during emergencies. Each circumstance comes with different challenges but in all cases, essential first aid tips come in handy. Practicing the skills learnt will help to improve on them. There is usually little time to search for information during an emergency which is why
First Aid Tips Everyone Should Know Read More »
One of the most petrifying things you may encounter at one point or the other is when your pet becomes unconscious, or for whatever reason, stops breathing so that you are required to carry out pet CPR. The first thought that comes to mind is, how exactly do you get to save your pet? While
How Does One Go About Pet CPR? Read More »
Bleeding during pregnancy is not normal and every woman should seek the help of their obstetrician immediately upon discovery of bleeding. Vaginal bleeding may endanger the fetus in a woman’s womb and it is most common during the first trimester of pregnancy. The bleeding may be light or heavy and may become a cause for
How to Manage Bleeding During Pregnancy Read More »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1zs9Ymxa_8 Children with chicken pox can be in a very frustrating situation. Chicken pox or varicella is a condition that appears usually during childhood. It is characterized by blisters and may form crusts and scabs. While the condition is not really a serious one as it goes away even without treatment, learning what first aid
Ease the Discomfort Caused by Chicken Pox in Children Read More »
[list icon="icon: check" icon_color="#11ae34"]
All 1staidcprcourse.com content is reviewed by a medical professional and / sourced to ensure as much factual accuracy as possible.
We have strict sourcing guidelines and only link to reputable websites, academic research institutions and medical articles.
If you feel that any of our content is inaccurate, out-of-date, or otherwise questionable, please contact us through our contact us page.
[/list]
