Category : First Aid & Hospitals & Surgery : Health & Medical

What Is Heartsaver CPR?

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According to the American Heart Association (AHA), only 6.4 percent of heart attack victims live because most of the people that witness the heart attack do not know how to perform CPR. This is the main reason that learning how to perform CPR is so important for saving lives. You can help make a dif

How to Dehydrate Without Heat

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Up to 75 percent of your weight is water weight. Water is found in your body's cells and flowing through your blood vessels. If you had no access to water, you would die in just three to five days. Most people know to drink plenty of water on hot days to avoid dehydration. However, the temperature i

What Is Lasik Surgery?

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The technical name for LASIK surgery is laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis. It is a type of surgery performed to improve specific vision problems. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, LASIK surgery is approved for adults over the age of 18 with certain vision problems.

How to Splint a Strained Thumb

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A strained thumb occurs when ligaments in the thumb joint are pulled or torn. Splinting a sprained thumb will help reduce movement, which can reduce swelling and decrease pain, while providing protection against further injury. Thumb splints are available from medical supply stores, but a rigid obje

Information on Frostbite

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Frostbite can cause permanent damage to skin and underlying tissues, even when medically treated, if it is severe enough. It occurs when the tissue temperature falls below the freezing point. High winds increase the chances and rate of frostbite. It can occur in 30 minutes with the temperature at 10

Red Cross CPR Protocol

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American Red Cross CPR protocol promotes a mix of chest compressions and rescue breathing for victims who are unconscious and show no other signs of life. No matter what protocol a responder uses, CPR doubles the chance a person will survive a cardiac event, the University of Washington says.