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CPR to the Bee Gees' Stayin' Alive Could Save Lives -
 - Avis Ward (11,219)     
Avis Ward   
A recent study has found, "Stayin' Alive might be more true to its name than the Bee Gees ever could have guessed: At 103 beats per minute, the old disco song has almost the perfect rhythm to help jump-start a stopped heart."
The study's author, Dr. David Matlock of the University of Illinois... ( added 1 year 35 days ago.) |
"Be Careful Or You’ll Hurt Yourself!" -
Jim Wilkinson (703)   
Jim Wilkinson
How many times have we heard those words, "Be careful or you'll hurt yourself"? Every mother knows that children are going to fall down and scrape their knees, elbows or hands, it's a given. It is all part of growing up! "Little Johnny", as we affectionately call him, is a very active child who... ( added 1 year 51 days ago.) |
Choosing a Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Personal Use -
- Linda Woolsey (17)
Sudden cardiac arrest, one of America 's leading causes of death,
can be reversed by a timely response with an Automated External Defibrillator
(AED). Because of this, AEDs are
becoming more and more commonplace in public areas such as malls, airports,
stadiums and schools. Many businesses... ( added 1 year 341 days ago.) |
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Automated External Defibrillators (AED): The Shocking Truth -
- Linda Woolsey (17)
Sudden Cardiac Arrest or Sudden Death is the abrupt loss of consciousness, breathing and heartbeat. It kills over 325,000 Americans a year. Thats more than breast cancer, colon cancer and motor vehicle accidents combined. The media frequently uses the more well-known term, massive heart attack... ( added 2 years 14 days ago.) |
How To Care For Stitches -
Alexander Quiroz (248) 
The best medicine for almost any cut or superficial wound needing stitches is AIR . Covering your wound (and stitches) with a Band-Aid feels like the right thing to do. We have been so conditioned from our childhood to cover up our boo-boos, we subconsciously believe it’s just plain common sense.... ( added 2 years 134 days ago.) |
Summer Safety 2009 -
- Allan Wright (36) 
With vacation time at hand and more activities taking place, a well-stocked first-aid kit, kept within easy reach, is a necessity in every home. Having supplies gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency at a moment's notice. Make sure that you and your family are prepared to treat... ( added 92 days 2 hours ago.) |
Defibrillators Can Save Lives -
Jenna Smith (3)
It is a fact: defibrillators are needed in order to restart a heart that has gone into sudden cardiac arrest. For every minute that passes, the victim becomes more likely to suffer from permanent brain damage, if he or she is lucky enough to survive. An AED can not only be used by nearly anyone... ( added 117 days 5 hours ago.) |
Cold Sores - Keep the pain to a minimum -
Dazza Walker (102) 
Cold sores have to be one of the most annoying things you can have. You can make yourself and your appearance as good as possible but then you get a cold sore on your lip and it feels like this massive growth that draws everyones attention to it. As well as that, for something that is so small... ( added 1 year 90 days ago.) |
First Aid: Why Do I Need to Know It? -
Ruby Aragon (100) 
The first few minutes after an injury or medical emergency are the most crucial to determine the rate and duration of recovery. Knowing what to do in the event of an injury or emergency will help you stay calm and take the proper actions and precautions to help the victim have the best chances of... ( added 1 year 280 days ago.) |
How to Save a Life-Learn the Heimlich Maneuver -
- Honey Wesley (21)
It could happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone. It could be someone you know or a stranger seated nearby. It could even happen to you! It can be caused by a seemingly insignificant piece of bread or bite of meat and has the potential to be fatal. Every year, over 1000 people die from choking... ( added 2 years 41 days ago.) |
Instant Cold Packs for First Aid -
Rob Perissi (115)
Applying ice packs to injuries such as sprains and strains constricts the blood vessels to reduce swelling and help alleviate pain. Using ice to control the swelling caused by an injury such as an ankle sprain, for instance, can ease pain by numbing the injured area. Applying ice to an injury is... ( added 184 days 1 hour ago.) |
Fish Healing Powers -
- Nicholas Xanthopoulos (2) 
We know that fish contains healthy benefits of high biological value protein, vitamins, precious metals and many other nutrients beneficial to our organs. Fish is also rich in calcium and phosphorus.
Eating fish twice a week can restore mental disorders such as depression. Fish oil supports... ( added 1 year 71 days ago.) |
CPR AED & First Aid Training. Tips & how to use a defibrillator & cpr to save lives. -
- Shawn Roney (10)
CPR, AED and First Aid has changed in early 2006. The American Heart Association, American Red Cross and other major life saving institutions set up new guidelines for chocking, cpr compressions, breathing rates and aed shock ratios and timing.
To do that, some 380 international scientists... ( added 1 year 344 days ago.) |
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