My wife just finished her anual recertification on first aid. And she tells me that the propper procedure for CPR is now 30 compressions to 2 breaths and no checking, just continue until you get a responce. According to the American Heart Association. And they are talking about leaving out breathing all together, with just compressions alone. I learned when I was a junior life gurard it was 5 to 1 look then lishten. Samething when I was in boyscouts and the Army. Why the change?
Studies have shown that the compressions are what keeps the person alive. Stopping chest compressions to blow air into the lungs of someone who is unresponsive detracts from the more important task of keeping blood moving to provide oxygen and nourishment to the brain and heart.
Another big advantage to dropping the rescue breaths: It could make bystanders more willing to provide CPR in the first place. Many are unwilling to do the mouth-to-mouth part and become flummoxed and fearful of getting the ratio right in an emergency.
Vacuuming the floor is always a necessary thing to do. When a child goes outside to play and comes back in with dirt on the shoes it will need to be cleaned up. So, just vacuum it up, or at least one might suppose it is that easy. Yet, what about those who cannot handle what the vacuum stirs up?
As the carpet is being cleaned with a suction, allergens are being stirred up and filling the air. Along with the allergens, dust and pet hair will also be brought up from the carpet and begin to fill the air. The ones who suffer from allergies begin to breathe in the dust and dirt, the results can be many symptoms, such as a feeling of being short of breath, a tight head or chest with a light feeling, nausea, eyes hurting, a sudden feeling of fatigue and weakness. When this happens, the person needs to immediately get out of the area where the air is not filtered. If there is not any improvement get immediate medical attention.
Did Hillary receive a medal for her combat action?
The Facts:
After Exiting the Aircraft, She began to receive fire. Acting on pure military training, she grabbed a Machine gun, and returned fire. Sinbad was pinned down at the limo and couldn’t fire back. one of the press corp was hit, and Hillary grabbed him and tossed him over her shoulder, and began to run toward the limo. she continued to return fire, reloading once.
As she neared the limo, she spotted a Bosnian about to throw a granade. she reached into her high heels and pulled out a knife, and in one swift motion, threw the knife, killing the Bosnian.
Once at the limo, she threw the press guy in, grabbed Sinbad by his shirt and tossed him on the back seat, jumped in the drivers side and continued to lay suppressive fires, while driving. once out of the danger area, she immediately administered first aid to the wounded press guy. and she did all of this.
WITHOUT MESSING UP HER HAIR!
LOL that is funny.
Seriously what was she thinking when she told that big lie She also said it was too dangerous for Bill to go there but he went to the same base two months prior to her visit.
Now she says she misspoke and it was a minor blip.
There was nothing minor about that whopper of a lie she told.
Hillary come on now was this lie really worth the egg you now have on your face.
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100 Most wanted items for 2012. ‘m sure most of you have seen this list….it’s been around since Sarajevo was in Civil war…that’s when it was constructed….but it’s been refined to cover most any disaster….and evolved throu several bad ones…a 2012 type scenario may be overwhelming to this list….but the list works pretty well for the regional disasters we’ve seen of late….
1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy…target of thieves; maintenance, etc.)
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets (Increasing in price every two months.)
4. Seasoned Firewood (About $100 per cord; wood takes 6 – 12 mos. to become dried, for home uses.)
22. Vitamins (Critical, due 10 Y2K-forced daily canned food diets.)
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item.)
24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products
25. Thermal underwear (Tops and bottoms)
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets and Wedges (also, honing oil)
27. Aluminum foil Reg. and Heavy. Duty (Great Cooking and Barter item)
28. Gasoline containers (Plastic or Metal)
29. Garbage bags (Impossible to have too many.)
30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, paper towel
31. Milk – Powdered and Condensed (Shake liquid every 3 to 4 months.)
32. Garden seeds (Non-hybrid) (A MUST)
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
34. Coleman’s Pump Repair Kit: 1(800) 835-3278
35. Tuna Fish (in oil)
36. Fire extinguishers (or.. large box of Baking soda in every room…)
37. First aid kits
38. Batteries (all sizes…buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
39. Garlic, spices and vinegar, baking supplies
40. BIG DOGS (and plenty of dog food)
41. Flour, yeast and salt
42. Matches (“Strike Anywhere” preferred. Boxed, wooden matches will go first.)
43. Writing paper/pads/pencils/solar calculators
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime)
45. Work boots, belts, Levis and durable shirts
46. Flashlights/Light Sticks and torches, “No.76 Dietz” Lanterns
47. Journals, Diaries and Scrapbooks (Jot down ideas, feelings, experiences: Historic times!)
48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting – if with wheels)
49. Men’s Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc
50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
51. Fishing supplies/tools
52. Mosquito coils/repellent sprays/creams
53. Duct tape
54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
55. Candles
56. Laundry detergent (Liquid)
57. Backpacks and Duffle bags
58. Garden tools and supplies
59. Scissors, fabrics and sewing supplies
60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
62. Canning supplies (Jars/lids/wax)
63. Knives and Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
64. Bicycles…Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc.
65. Sleeping bags and blankets/pillows/mats
66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
67. Board Games Cards, Dice
68. d-Con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
69. Mousetraps, Ant traps and cockroach magnets
70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks…)
71. Baby Wipes, oils, waterless and Anti-bacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
73. Shaving supplies (razors and creams, talc, after shave)
74. Hand pumps and siphons (for water and for fuels)
75. Soy sauce, vinegar, bouillons/gravy/soup base
76. Reading glasses
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
78. “Survival-in-a-Can”
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
80. BSA – New 1998 – Boy Scout Handbook (also, Leader’s Catalog)
81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
85. Lumber (all types)
86. Wagons and carts (for transport to and from open Flea markets)
87. Cots and Inflatable Mattresses (for extra guests)
88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
89. Lantern Hangers
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws, nuts and bolts
91. Teas
92. Coffee
93. Cigarettes
94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc.)
95. Paraffin wax
96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
97. Chewing gum/candies
98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
99. Hats and cotton neckerchiefs
100. Goats/chickens
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It is a fact: defibrillators are needed in order to restart a heart that has gone into sudden cardiac arrest. For every minute that passes, the victim becomes more likely to suffer from permanent brain damage, if he or she is lucky enough to survive. An AED can not only be used by nearly anyone, it can also lengthen the lifespan of victims of coronary events.
If you don’t wish to take our word for it, read what others have to say.
The American Heart Association: “To date, nothing can restart a stopped heart except an electric shock. When a person suffers a sudden cardiac arrest, for each minute that passes without defibrillation their chance of survival decreases by 7-10 percent. AEDs save lives!”
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) “Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) improve survival after an out-of-hospital arrest. Their presence reduces the critical time for treatment. Less time to defibrillation improves victims’ chances of survival.”
U.S. Food and Drug Administration “[An AED] is a life-saving device because cardiac arrest is a sudden condition that is fatal if not treated within a few minutes.”
The American Academy of Pediatrics “Early defibrillation has been shown to be the most effective treatment for adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest attributable to ventricular fibrillation. The likelihood of survival decreases by approximately 7% to 10% with each minute of delay to defibrillation after cardiac arrest. Strategies to decrease the time to defibrillation that have been shown to be effective include the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) by pre-hospital care providers and nonmedical personnel…Although the incidence of VF in the pediatric population is low, there is a need for developing strategies to provide early defibrillation to patients younger than 8 years.”
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Where can you buy empty plastic cases suitable for DIY first aid kits?
Hey crzy,
While your there check out the fishin’ section. They got lotsa little tackle boxes. Come to think of it they have small plastic containers at HomeDepot made for storing nuts, bolts, screws, etc., that I have used for tackle boxes that could be used for FAK.
I’m looking for a natural substitute to a local anesthetic, could be topical, but preferably injectable too.
I’d be using it in a first aid/continuing care kit, for relieving pain and numbing areas before suturing and other painful procedures.
I live in northern nova scotia, canada, are there any plants that have this property and if so, what are they.
the major reason for this question is because the difficulty of acquiring local anesthetics, since most are controlled under controlled and abusive substances laws.
There may be some chemicals trapped in plants that could work, or in snakes or African frogs, but the process of isolating them from the tissues would be expensive and require some serious fractional columns and proper HPLC testing to verify the amount and then they would not be safe without the pharmacy nearby if something goes wrong.
This would actually be a reason to look at acupuncture. I recognize that by suggesting it, I will attract those who find it completely worthless. But I still think it might be worth looking at.
Take a look at a few videos from NIH that talk about it. videocast.nih.gov. Look under OCCAM. Then for Acupuncture presentations.
Frankly it is not real easy to learn, but there is a welcoming place for Chinese immigrants in Canada and you just might find someone who is trained.
To save those defenders of truth and justice, I will give a summary on their behalf.
1. Acupuncture is dangerous.
2. Acupuncture doesn’t work.
3. Acupuncture has been proven to not work and is dangerous.
4. Acupuncture is based on silly ideas.
5. Acupuncture is taught by Communists (or insert here______)
6. Acupuncture is based on qigong and the five element theory.
7. Acupuncture is all about the flow of qi, a force that can’t be measured by my instruments.
8. Acupuncture causes mass delusions. How else would I explain its use for a long time by a lot of people.
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Help! I need a free online poster on “How to perform first aid on choking victims “?
This is for a non-profit’s website… The poster needs to include CPR because some choking victims are not helped with the “Heimlich Maneuver”. Some food like a peanut sandwich or pizza cannot always be removed with the “Heimlich Maneuver”. We need a free poster that we use to helped educate others and help prevent any additional choking deaths in our area.
The weather is beautiful at this time of year with all the snow falling everywhere. One of the things that makes having snow much fun is being able to go outside and play in it by making Angels in the snow or maybe some good old fashioned snowball fights with friends and/or family. But, not everyone can enjoy going outside in the snow, because of the havoc it brings with allergies.
The very cold temperatures can possibly have a big affect on a person. Some individuals can experience a chest that feels tight, which makes it hard to breathe, sneezing and wheezing, itchy and watery eyes and a cough. This can easily and quickly turn into something much worse, like an upper respiratory infection, pneumonia, flu or bronchitis. Taking special precautions is very important during this time of year, so be careful out there and enjoy the snow.
Hearing aids have a great role to play in a human being’s life especially when they grow old. The body will go through many changes with the passage of time. It is absolutely normal for a person to find it difficult to hear when they grow old. They become hearing impaired in the later stages of life. There are many other causes for hearing problems too. Hearing aids are the only way to deal with this problem. They may not become completely deaf, but may find it hard to hear faint noises. Most of the people will be devastated to find that they have problems in hearing properly.
However, most of the people who are depending on the hearing aids to rectify their hearing problems have concerns about the working of these devices. A good majority of these people are not aware of the technology used in these devices. Even though, hearing aids are in the market for a very long time, the technology used in them is not clear to the users. There were many devices used in the past to rectify the hearing related problems. Most of these devices had similar parts and the working was also similar. With the advancement in technology, these devices also changed.
The most significant part of any hearing aid is microphones. They work just like the normal microphones. Their main function is to make the sound louder. The sound that enters the microphone will be converted into digital signals and then converted back into sound with higher volume. Almost all the hearing aids can be customized for the usage of customers. User environment and the type of hearing problem will be taken into consideration when they are customizing the hearing aids. There are hearing aids that even offer directional microphones. The directional microphones will help you to amplify the sounds that are coming from the front and reduce the background noises.
Consulting an audiologist before making use of hearing aids is recommended. This will help you in getting help by taking into consideration, the needs of individuals. They will ask you certain questions so that they can find out the best hearing aid for you. The individual needs are given ample importance when they are suggesting the aids. The questions may be related to the types of sounds you are able to hear and the factors that are affecting your hearing capacity. These questions are considered vital as they not only help in finding the hearing aid but also adjusting it.
After listening to your problem, the audiologist will suggest a hearing aid that is suitable for you and adjust it according to the specifications like direction of origin of sound and volume.
In terms of the technology used, the hearing aids can be converted into three. There are two main types of analog hearing aids, adjustable and programmable hearing aids. The third variety is the digital programmable one. Digital hearing aids are of great demand in the market nowadays. The precision offered by these aids makes them highly sought after. These are the main technologies used in hearing aids.
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