
Choking is a life-threatening medical emergency, a universal sign of distress. It is when your air passage gets blocked, preventing you from breathing normally. Choking can cause a series of coughing; however, an absolute blockage of your airway...
Read More ›Cardiac arrest refers to an abrupt cessation of the function of one’s heart. This happens when a person’s heart stops pumping blood, thus causing the victim to stop breathing and loss consciousness. This health issue (cardiac arrest) is...
Read More ›Emergencies happen at any time and at any place. One moment you’re enjoying a drive and the next thing you know you’re on the side of the road. Or you’re happily enjoying a barbecue when suddenly someone sustains a burn injury....
Read More ›There are a lot of reasons why we like to go on camping trips. It might be because we want to spend a day or two away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It might be because we want to try and see the beauty of nature up close. Or it might be...
Read More ›No matter how cheerful a person once has been, seniority could take that away like a thief. Aging gives an elderly a lot of reasons to feel lonesome, grumpy and almost always be in a bad mood. Although there is no single period or specific age...
Read More ›According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information in the handbook for patient safety and quality, “the ability to remain independent in one’s home depends on the ability to manage a complicated medication regimen”. Studies show...
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