Eczema
First Aid for Spider Bites
Venomous spiders, in general, will not bite you unless they feel threatened or provoked. Very few spider bites result in victims requiring urgent medical attention or treatment, most spider bites…
First Aid for Battery Ingestion
What is a Button Battery? A button battery is a small single cell flat battery, shaped like a button. Button batteries can vary in size, from 0.5cm to 2.5cm in…
Diaper Rash
Diaper Rash is caused by an infection of the skin’s outermost layer, known as the skin barrier. At least 40% of newborns will experience it and the majority have no…
Drowning in Children
Drowning in Children is a very real danger, and it’s completely preventable. As the weather warms up and your family spends more time outdoors and near water, there are a…
ELECTRICAL SHOCK-SAFE WORKPLACE
An electrical shock may cause burns, or it may leave no visible mark on the skin. In either case, an electrical current passing through the body can cause internal damage,…
Mosquito-Free Facility
The best way to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases is to stay indoors where air conditioning is available or where all windows and doors have screens, or away from…
Allergic Reactions
What is Allergic Reactions? Allergic reactions are sensitivities to substances called allergens that come into contact with the skin, nose, eyes, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract. They can be breathed into…
Altitude Sickness
What is Altitude Sickness? Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), is a pathological effect of high altitude on humans, caused by acute exposure to low partial pressure…