Legionellosis caused by the Legionella pneumophila bacterium, occurs in two forms. The first one is a kind of pneumonia and is the serious type of the two. the second one is a less serious form known as Pontiac fever. During a convention of the American Legion in 1976, there was an outbreak of an unusual […]
A lot of people participate in sports whether it is recreational or competitive are at high risk of acquiring sports related injuries. Recreational athletes tend to push themselves beyond the level of their physical conditioning and incur injuries as a result of extreme exertion and physical stress. On the other hand professional athletes despite their
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Illnesses, First Aid Management and Sickness Prevention High altitude pertains to anything greater than 8,000 feet above sea level and because of the decreased oxygen molecules per breath, can lead to illnesses. High altitude refers to great heights above sea level. Altitude can be defined as High (8,000 – 12,000 feet [2,438 – 3,658 meters]),
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Cardiac arrest kills thousands of people each year. But did you know that providing proper first aid for cardiac arrest can help prevent these deaths and complications? Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency wherein the heart suddenly stops beating. It can happen anywhere, anytime, and to anyone (although some people are at higher risk). Certain medical
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It’s summer time and the living is easy. It’s also a time when little emergencies will arise whether you’re spending your summer at the beach, in your backyard or camping out in the woods. While most summer time emergencies are mild, it’s best to join some basic first aid training classes that can teach you
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[heading style=”1″]CPR Training Courses explains about the importance of the Heimlich Maneuver in saving lives of many.[/heading] Every five days, at least one child dies from choking on food in the United States, whereas more than 10, 000 are brought to the hospital emergency room every year accounting for 70% of all total choking related
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