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First Aid: What is it? What do I need to be ready?
If you ask Merriam-Webster, the definition of First Aid is “Emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained.” Now, if this definition seems a little vague, that’s probably because it is. The art of First Aid is far too broad a topic to be accurately summed up in a one-sentence definition, and each of the countless techniques are a unique avenue for literally saving lives. Whether you are bandaging a popped blister, or splinting a fractured limb, knowing the proper first aid technique can make all the difference to an injured individual.
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Infusion Pump Alarm Causes & Solutions
What causes an infusion pump alarm to sound? It may be tricky to differentiate between an actual problem and blockage in the tubing. A pump can beep for various reasons. Most frequently the alarm will sound if the line is occluded, meaning it is pinched off or there is air backed up in the cassette. The two most common infusion alarms you’ll find are Occluded – Patient Side, and Air-in-Line. Here are a few causes of alarm beeping, and a few tips to help reduce it.
Easy Ways to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables and Why It's Important
Everyone knows that it's important to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables but a recent study has revealed a new reason. The study found that young adults who ate seven to nine servings of fruits and vegetables daily were significantly less likely to have calcified coronary artery plaque two decades later than those who consumed less fruits and vegetables. According to lead author Dr. Michael D. Miedema, this is the first research to suggest that the consumption of fruits and vegetables early in life could affect heart health much later in life.
First Aid: What is it? What do I need to be ready?
If you ask Merriam-Webster, the definition of First Aid is “Emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained.” Now, if this definition seems a little vague, that’s probably because it is. The art of First Aid is far too broad a topic to be accurately summed up in a one-sentence definition, and each of the countless techniques are a unique avenue for literally saving lives. Whether you are bandaging a popped blister, or splinting a fractured limb, knowing the proper first aid technique can make all the difference to an injured individual.
The Star of Life
The Star of Life (Pictured above) is a symbol of that almost every person can recognize. That said, few understand the depth of what it means to EMTs, paramedics, and emergency health care providers everywhere.
The Many Health Benefits of Green Tea
Green tea is well known for it's plethora of health benefits from reducing your risk of Alzheimer's to a short-term rev of your metabolism. The majority of these health benefits are from green tea's high quantity of antioxidant polyphenols – specifically catechins, which are one of the most powerful antioxidants. Even though green tea, black tea and oolong tea come from the same plant, green tea is processed much less which greatly increases the amount of antioxidants. However green, black, white and oolong teas all contain antioxidants at differing levels.
When to Call 911
Ever wondered when should I call 911? When facing a medical emergency, every second counts. Thankfully, wherever you are, Emergency Medical Services can be reached by dialing 911. That said, whether or not to call an ambulance can be an incredibly difficult decision, and all too often the tell-tale signs of tragedy are ignored until it’s too late. Use the following guidelines to ensure you make the proper decision when facing a potentially life threatening medical situation.
Are Vitamin Drinks Healthy?
Despite being marketed as energy boosters or vitamin powerhouses, many so-called “functional drinks” get a bad reputation for their high sugar content. But sugar may not be the only problematic ingredient in these products. A new study analyzing 46 beverages with and without sugar found that many contained vitamins B6, B12, niacin, and vitamin C in quantities “well in excess” of the average daily requirements for young adults. Eighteen of the drinks contained more than triple the daily requirement for B6, 11 had more than triple the requirement for B12, and six had more than triple the requirement for niacin or riboflavin.