The term intravenous literally means “into the vein”. Intravenous medication administration is when medication is administered through a needle which is inserted into a vein. Different insertion sites can be used if deemed necessary. IV...
Read More ›According to statistics, up to 80% of cardiac arrest cases happen at home or in public areas. When such cases occur, most of the time, the person nearest to the victim, who is expected to be the first to handle the situation, has no medical...
Read More ›Phlebotomy, or taking blood specimens, has been a part of medical care for centuries. Because drawing and handling blood samples are very crucial and strictly requires accuracy all the time, having the skills and experience are really vital in this...
Read More ›Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or CPR is one of the basics of first aid. Getting a proper training comes in handy when faced in a crucial situation. But not everybody gets the privilege of giving CPR. You have to be trained and certified before you...
Read More ›Imagine that short interval when your heart just stops working. Your life could be in danger in a span of few minutes if you are not given CPR. We do not wait for this to happen to us before we take action. We need to educate ourselves about cardiac...
Read More ›What is the largest muscle in the human body? Our human body comprises of muscles that occupy around 35 to 40% of our total mass. The largest muscle in a human’s body is the one sitting on your butts – the buttock muscle or gluteus maximus. Its...
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