Tag: first aid

Take a Walk in the Woods

June 22, 2023
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Summer weather invites exploration of local, state, and national parks. The vast majority of park visitors spend only a few hours happily traipsing around before returning to their vehicles and safely returning home. However, as the TV series “Gilligan’s Island” taught us, plans can go awry, making it a good idea to be prepared, just…

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Hitting One Vulnerable Spot in the Chest May Cause Cardiac Arrest

February 22, 2023
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You may have seen scenes like this in Chinese martial arts movies: The fighter kills the opponent with a single punch. There is in fact truth to this. The human body does have points of vulnerability, points where a hard blow could cause cardiac arrest and even kill the person. A Severe Blow to the…

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Cardiac Arrest Complete Guide: Main Cause, 2 First Aid Moves to Prevent Death (Infographics)

February 18, 2023
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Cardiac arrest, also known as asystole and sudden cardiac arrest, refers to the sudden loss of function and the stopping of the heart. The patient may or may not have been diagnosed with heart disease prior to cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest may occur suddenly or follow other symptoms; patients can easily die if proper first…

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First Aid Essentials for Home, Office, and Travel

June 26, 2022
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Providing first aid may be the most important reaction to an accident of any type, but all too often, a first aid kit is either nowhere to be found or, if you do find one, you discover that it’s woefully lacking in critical, often-used components. You can find a basic first aid kit for less…

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UCI Medical Workers Commemorate National Gun Violence Awareness Day

June 4, 2022
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ORANGE, Calif.—Days after a shooter took the lives of two physicians at a hospital in Oklahoma, doctors and hospital staff wearing orange T-shirts gathered outside the University of California–Irvine (UCI) Medical Center on June 3 to commemorate National Gun Violence Awareness Day. “Today, we want to remember those that have been hurt or killed by…

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How to Assemble a First-Aid Kit for DIYers

January 19, 2022
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Dear James: I have worked with hand and power tools for years, but recently hurt myself with no one around. What things should I include in a first-aid kit for my toolshed?—Isaac L. Dear Isaac: It definitely is a good idea to have a complete first-aid kit readily available, even if you are not alone…

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