B. Oak
Brandon Oak is a registered nurse with years of experience to boast in the field of emergency care. With years of experience as a emergency nurse, Brandon Oak also works as a part time contributor on online sources offering a variety of health-related articles.
The articles that Brandon Oak provides aims on widening awareness and knowledge of both the civilians and other healthcare professionals. The articles, mostly on first aid care can provide an insight on what to do during emergencies.
The medical officer of health in Ottawa is encouraging everyone to wear a face mask when physical distancing is not possible. It can provide an extra layer to help lessen the spread of COVID-19 in the community. This can make a difference in reducing transmission in the community. The medical officer of health stated that […]
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CPR was quickly performed on a man who collapsed at Cape Breton Fiddlers Run finish line. A man running in the Cape Breton Fiddlers Run half-marathon was transported to a healthcare facility by ambulance after he collapsed 10 feet away from the finish line. Timely delivery of CPR The runner appeared to stumble and fell
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It was a big save for the goalie of Gander Flyers before the team faced the Corner Brook Royals. When a fan collapsed and loses consciousness, the bystanders at the Newfoundland Senior Hockey League game rushed to the change room of the Flyer’s to get Patrick O’Brien. O’Brien is a paramedic who was wearing half
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Around 2 million Ontario students who have been in lockdown at home due to COVID-19 should return to school in the fall with no strict physical distancing or a requirement to wear a mask based on a report from experts at SickKids hospital in Toronto. Based on the recommendations in the school reopening report, the
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An off-duty New Westminster police officer was regarded as a hero for executing CPR on a man who collapsed at a local hockey rink. On March 12, Const. Curtis Heath was at Planet Ice waiting for the game of his own team to start when he noticed an upheaval on the ice. According to Heath,
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On July 7, face masks will be required at public indoor spaces in Toronto. With Canada’s largest city bringing in a mask mandate, the municipal governments in Metro Vancouver stated that they are taking direction on the issue from Dr. Bonnie Henry. According to the Metro Vancouver board chair, in Metro Vancouver, we have taken
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A family of a woman who died of nut allergy urges food companies to provide clear labels while raising awareness on life-saving techniques. Joanna Salmingo, 30-years old was sharing a dessert with her mother on August 8 when she went into a state of anaphylactic shock. The danger of allergies According to her brother, Joey
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Two cruise ships in separate parts of the globe are under lockdown after several passengers tested positive for COVID-19. During a press conference about the latest COVID-19 cases in B.C., the health minister warned people who are undecided about taking a trip on a cruise. Out of the six new cases, two had been passengers
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A 33- year old man received CPR after an incident involving a water scooter. Sadly, the man was declared dead after he was found face-down in the Bay of Quinte as a water scooter he was believed to have been driving circled unmanned nearby. The OPP were called to a public boat launch on Bayview
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When bandaging injuries, you must be familiar with how to do it correctly when providing first aid. Let us take a look at techniques on how to bandage an injury. Face When an injury occurs on the face, the initial step is to clean the site with water to remove any debris and dirt as
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A 22-year old man who drowned while swimming was given CPR. The incident occurred in the Township of Whitewater Region. It occurred just before 6:30 PM in the Ottawa River, around 120 kilometers northwest of Ottawa. The man, who was a guest of OWL Rafting was swimming when he went underwater. He was found and
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As frontline healthcare workers continue to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, companies throughout British Columbia are finding innovative ways to help. In downtown Vancouver, a creative visualization agency is utilizing 3D printers to create face shields – the clear, plastic masks that cover the entire face, neck, and forehead and protect wearers from potentially dangerous
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The quick delivery of CPR saved the life of a father. Teen recognized for timely action when her father experienced a heart attack. It was the first time she had ever called 911. A 14-year old girl was recognized for helping her father when he collapsed from cardiac arrest. Her father, 47-years old collapsed at
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Better Business Bureau warns consumers to be careful of possible resale scams with stores in Metro Vancouver selling out of face masks and global concerns about COVID-19 increasing. The stores were already selling out of face masks weeks ago and since then, there have been confirmed cases in the province, and the World Health Organization
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For an Ottawa police officer, it is important for everyone to be prepared during emergencies. The police officer attempted to save a young man who drowned. While saving the man, he saw some people stand by and do nothing. The police officer was off duty at Lac Leamy with family and friends when they heard
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A 59-year old man was given CPR after being involved in a possible drowning incident. According to Inverness County RCMP, they were called to the beach before 2 PM. Based on the statement of the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service, the man was swimming with his wife when two lifeguards observed the couple having difficulty. There
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On the eve of the reopening of malls, salons and restaurant patios, the medical officer of health admits the rules for gatherings while practicing physical distancing can be complex. People are urged to continue to limit their contacts as much as possible and continue to practice physical distancing to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
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The mayor of Ottawa is reminding all residents to follow the COVID-19 guidelines as more businesses reopen and social circles expand during the pandemic. Ottawa and eastern Ontario entered Stage 2 of the COVID-19 reopening plan, allowing malls, restaurants, bar patios, barbershops and salons to reopen. Ontario is also allowing gatherings of up to 10
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