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Medical Emergency- Poisoning
In the U.S., there are two ways to get help for a poison emergency. You can either: Use the web POISONCONTROL® tool to get specific guidance for your case, based on your age, substance, and amount, (and weight, if needed for your specific case) or Call poison control...
Medical Emergency – Heart Attack
Heart disease, a term used to describe a variety of heart conditions, is the number 1 killer of men and women in the US. Examples of heart disease include: High blood pressure Angina Unstable angina Valve disease Arrhythmia Heart failure Congenital and inherited...
Medical Emergency-Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A sudden cardiac arrest occurs when a disruption in the heart’s electrical activity causes an irregular heartbeat (ventricular fibrillation) or a dangerously fast heartbeat (ventricular tachycardia). This is different from a heart attack. A heart attack is caused by a...
First Aid Kit for Dogs – Be Prepared!
Dogs have historically been called Mans best friend. (In 1789, King Frederick of Prussia once said that a dog is a “man's best friend” and this phrase has lasted throughout the generations.) Dogs are the most popular pet Over 48.3 million households own dogs with cat...
Medical Preparedness for the Senior and Disabled Population
According to the CDC one in four adults have some type of disability. This includes limited mobility, difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions and hearing or severe eyesight limitations. In addition, the Census Bureau reports that 36% (about 18.2...
The Overlooked Vital Sign
As long as man has walked the earth, pain has been part of life. Pain is defined as a localized or generalized unpleasant bodily sensation or complex of sensations that causes mild to severe physical discomfort and emotional distress and typically results from injury...