Corneal ulcer occurs when there is an open sore on the cornea of the eye. The cornea is the transparent, protective covering the front of the eye. It protects the iris, the colored part of the eye, and the pupil, the black circle in the middle of the eye. There are no blood vessels in the […]
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Natural disasters often lead to mass injuries and even casualties. Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes and tornadoes can occur anywhere and anytime. In many cases, adequate preparation and early planning prior to such natural calamities are the best-laid foundation in combating natural disasters. In the event of natural disasters, loss
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Knowing how to provide first aid for eye injuries can help prevent possible irritation, further injury or even blindness. The eyes are among the most delicate external organs of the body. Like other sensory organs, the eyes play a crucial role in interpreting the environment. We use the eyes for almost anything we do. It
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Melanoma is a condition of the skin in which the melanocytes becomes a malignant tumor. The melanin, which is produced by the melanocytes, is responsible for the color of the skin. These cells are commonly found on skin but are also found in other parts of the body like bowel and the eye. Melanoma can
When the bone has been broken, it is a fracture. Fractures are called open when a wound is present or when the bone has broken through the skin. On the other hand, a fracture is termed closed when there is no break in the skin. When there is an abnormal separation in the place where
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If there’s a way to prevent injuries and accidents in the workplace, you’d definitely do it without a question. First aid and CPR training can reduce the number of accidents and injuries in the workplace by up to 50 percent. This is the reason why first aid and CPR training course at the workplace is
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A video that will introduce you to the article you are about to read. Neck Vessels and Heart-03 Inspection, Palpation and Percussion [media url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngelVIXuhTU” width=”600″ height=”400″] Injuries or conditions that impair, or that have the potential to impair, vital function of the CNS and cardiorespiratory system are considered to be emergency situations. In responding to
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[heading style=”1″]1st Aid and CPR Training discusses CPR classes for expecting parents and readiness for first aid emergencies.[/heading] Nowadays, we are living in an increasingly unpredictable world. Given that this is a well-established fact, one would expect that emergency preparedness would become a virtue among people. Unfortunately, the number of people with emergency skills is
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Fecal incontinence occurs when you are unable to control your bowel movements, thereby, causing feces to leak without your conscious effort. Fecal incontinence is also called bowel incontinence and can range from occasional stool leakage when you pass gas to more severe cases in which you completely lose your bowel control. Common causes of fecal
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Many people perform physical exercise and play sports on a daily basis and consequently, these people have specific medical needs. To cater for these people a branch of medicine known as “sports medicine” came to be. The people who cater to the needs of these people are all a part of the sports medicine team.
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