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 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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The firefighters pulled a man from the house. The East Vancouver apartment suite was filled with thick, black smoke. The man was in the suite at the time. The crews found him and brought him out right away. CPR was quickly started at the exterior of the building. The man suffered smoke inhalation and was
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According to the Mounties, a house fire put three people in a hospital including two young children. The cause of the fire is believed to be suspicious. The two-alarm fire broke out in the basement suite of a house on 144B Street at around 10:30 AM. It triggered a massive emergency response in the neighborhood
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A man stabbed during a fight on a transit bus was given CPR. Sadly, the man died. The 42-year old was stabbed during an incident on a Coast Mountain bus at around 2 PM. He has not been publicly identified. He was rushed to a healthcare facility but did not survive his injuries. The Integrated
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Maryam Basharat was saved thanks to the life-saving efforts of teachers. It was back on September 6, just 3 days after classes started when a grade 6 girl collapsed during gym class outside while running in which her heart stopped. Life-saving measures The sequence of events that occurred on that day led to the recognition
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The family members credit 11-year old girl for saving her baby cousin from choking. Fenyx Aubin-LeBlanc is the grade-6 student who saves the infant. She credits her training on a babysitter course which allowed her to act. The incident occurred at the home of Fenyx’s grandfather in Windsor. The extended family was gathered to celebrate
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An elderly was declared dead after a house fire near Ranelagh Avenue in the Capitol Hill area of North Burnaby. The BC Coroners Service confirmed that it is investigating the death of a woman in her 70s. The fire crews were called to the house just before 1 AM after reports of heavy fire. Upon
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As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread all over the globe for months, it significantly affected all aspects of life. Sadly, many have several questions in mind about the new virus. In a statement by one of the top health officials in B.C., medical professionals have a clear perspective on how the virus spreads. According
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An SHA volunteer took a class to a scene where a patient was declared dead. The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) is recommending more privacy training for Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) volunteers after a CPR instructor and volunteer medical first responder took her class to a call at a private home. Privacy concerns Based on
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When traveling on the BC Ferries vessels, it is important to bring along a face covering or mask. With the increasing COVID-19 cases, the guideline is to aimed on preventing the spread of the virus. On June 15, passengers on the ferries must always have a face mask available that covers both the mouth and
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After saving a life in a restaurant in Quebec City, the rescuer shares that everybody must be trained. After two choking incidents in 24 hours that led to one rescue and one death in Quebec City this week, advocates are calling for mandatory first aid classes in the province. Why first aid training is vital?
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Although the COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses and other establishments to close down. One of the establishments that are going to reopen to the public after a month-long closure is the Greater Vancouver Zoo. As Phase Three of the Restart Plan by B.C. commences on June 1, provincial resorts and parks should implement social distancing
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Joanne Hildebrandt was saved by 2 lawyers when her heart stopped. David Piche was on the way to work when he saw a 47-year old woman lying in a snowbank in front of the Saskatoon Tower apartment building. Helping hand He initially believed that the woman was having a seizure. He called for emergency assistance
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In bad times, around 30 people were rescued from dangerous waters off Long Beach. In a good year, there are around at least 8 rescues near Lovekin Rock. It was the area where Ann Wittenberg, a 52-year old Ottawa woman drowned on the wedding day of her daughter. It was also the same site where
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A 64-year old man had a heart attack in the stands. It occurred as the Ottawa Senators faced the Montreal Canadians. The man might not survive if fellow fans did not help. Lori Vanderlinden, who was seated in the 200 section at the Canadian Tire Centre during the game saw a man sitting nearby slump
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, it urged sewers all over the country to fight the health crisis together. The move involves creating cloth masks as a way to increase the supply of personal protective equipment. Nevertheless, health officials warn that the cloth masks do not serve as a substitute for medical-grade equipment. The
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The use of non-medical face masks can help Canadians curb down the spread of the COVID-19 virus even before any symptoms develop. This is a recent statement by health officials. According to the statement by the chief medical officer of Canada, a special advisory committee agreed that using a non-medical face mask is a must
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Masks are not becoming essentials as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. For one fashion designer in Toronto, she was undecided on whether to include face masks in the clothing brand. After ordering a small number of samples to determine the demand on the online store, it was unexpected that they were sold out in just two
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Individuals who are suffering from asthma, autism and have hearing impairment are finding it hard to wear masks. The use of masks is evidently doing more good than harm. As the cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, people are instructed to use masks while in public to curb down the spread of the disease. Those
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