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eczema

Eczema

First Aid
Eczema is a common skin condition that can be especially prevalent in children. It’s characterized by itchy, red patches on the skin that can appear anywhere on the body but…
spider bites

First Aid for Spider Bites

First Aid
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…
cyanosis

Cyanosis

First Aid
Any condition that compromises or decreases blood flow or oxygenation can cause cyanosis. Some conditions are mild What is Cyanosis? Cyanosis is a bluish color of the skin, lips and…
first aid for battery ingestion

First Aid for Battery Ingestion

First Aid
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

First Aid
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

First Aid
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

ELECTRICAL SHOCK-SAFE WORKPLACE

First Aid
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

Mosquito-Free Facility

First Aid
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

Allergic Reactions

First Aid
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

Altitude Sickness

First Aid
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…