Nocturnal leg cramps is described as a common condition of the lower extremity that is characterized by painful, involuntary muscle spasms of the legs that last from seconds to minutes. The muscle spasms may occur nightly or a few times a week. In majority of the cases, the affect muscles are the gastrocnemius or the …
Measles also known as rubeola is a very contagious infection that affects the respiratory system. It is a viral infection. Measles’ occurrence in the United States is almost zero as immunizations have been carried out since the 1960s. The incubation period for measles is about 10 days. After this period, the affected child suffers from …
There are many different training providers that offer first aid training courses. Although there may be slight differences in the way modules are presented, all of these courses follow a standard. Understanding the ABCs of life is one of the universal principles taught in any first aid course. When providing first aid to an injured …
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Hand, foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious viral illness that is fairly common to children below 10 years of age, but may also occur to adolescents and adults. It can be caused by different viruses from the enterovirus family but it is commonly caused by coxsackievirus A16 and can be spread through direct …
Compartment syndrome is a life-threatening condition wherein following a fractured injury of an extremity there isn’t enough blood supply circulating to the muscles and nerves with oxygen and nutrients because of the increased pressure within the compartment such as the upper and lower extremities or any enclosed space within the body which results to nerve …
The usage of cold compress or hot compress is a critical step for promoting healing, typically used based on acute injuries or chronic conditions, respectively. Many people are often confused as to when to use hot compresses or cold compresses in injuries or conditions. Hot compress and cold compress are amongst the most commonly used …
Aspiration pneumonia refers to the pulmonary effects resulting from an entry of internal or external substances into the lower airway. The most frequently reported forms of aspiration pneumonia are from a bacterial infection resulting from aspirating normal flora bacteria that are normally found in the upper airway. Aspiration pneumonia often normally occurs in the hospital …
Febrile seizures refer to seizures that result from high fever. It is more common among children under 5 years of age. Parents should know how to respond in case of febrile seizures. Febrile seizures are more frightening than life-threatening.A lot of first time mums and dads do not know what to do in case of …
Immortalized in one of Shakespeare’s classic novels, Julius Caesar is considered to be one of the greatest military commanders in history. He was a Roman general, statesman, Consul and distinguished Latin writer. He played an important role that led to the downfall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. At the …
Many people attend First Aid Classes in order to become a first aider at their place of work. In particular traffic and building sites are prone to incidents and a crush injury is a particularly difficult situation they may have to deal with. However its not just traffic and building sites, crush injuries can also …
