School of First Aid
According to the WHO, 70% of accident victims die because first aid is not provided in time. The first three to five minutes after an incident are the most decisive – correct action during those minutes increases the chances of survival in 50% of cases. September 10 is World First Aid Day. In anticipation of […]
No matter what time we live in, adults and children alike are always reminded: safety is everyone’s personal responsibility. But how well do we know what actions to take when a person has lost consciousness? What to do if a bee stings your tongue? And what are the best methods at school to remember and […]
You might be living in a rural area or you might be too busy to drive to the hospital. In case you don’t have a car, there are still ways for you to get top notch emergency medical care. Don’t have a car, there are still ways for you to get top notch emergency medical […]
Anaphylaxis can be a life-threatening reaction, so it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms and to know what to do if you or someone you are with reacts. If you have an allergy, make sure you carry an epinephrine auto-injector with you at all times and know how to use it. […]
Electric shock from household devices that are in need of appliance repair can happen easily and without warning. It is therefore important to know what first aid treatment to administer in the event that you or someone you know receives an electric shock from an appliance. This blog post will outline the steps you should […]
When a person finds himself in such a critical situation, which for him is fraught with the possible loss of health or even life, very rarely is there a qualified medical personnel who is able to provide first aid according to all the rules. That is why there is an objective need for everyone to […]
Mercury is a Hazard Class 1 substance and can have toxic effects on the nervous, digestive, and immune systems, as well as on the lungs, kidneys, skin, and eyes. Health authorities consider mercury to be one of the top ten chemicals that pose a significant public health problem. Mercury vapor and soluble compounds are the […]
Carbon monoxide poisoning is an acute condition that develops as a result of carbon monoxide entering the human body. This condition is life- and health-threatening and can be fatal without qualified medical care. Carbon monoxide, or carbon monoxide (CO), is a colorless, tasteless gas that smells very faint, almost imperceptible. It burns with a bluish […]
An open pneumothorax is an open wound in the chest wall area. Such a serious injury leads to the entry of air into the pleural cavity. As a result, different pressures form in it and in the lung, causing the lung to contract and stop working. It is a complicated condition, which demands operative intervention, […]
Do not create a draft before you collect the mercury, or the shiny balls will fly all over the room. Do not throw a broken thermometer down the garbage chute. The mercury vaporized there can contaminate 6,000 cubic meters of air in your home. do not use a broom to sweep up mercury: the rough […]