The Importance of BLS for Police Officers: How it Can Save Lives?
13/11/2024
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12/09/2024
Most people have seen cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed on television and in movies. This causes people to overestimate its efficiency. In reality, survival rates are 10–20%…
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Bag-mask ventilation is a method that offers an individual immediate ventilation during an emergency. BMV is the process of manually pumping oxygen into the person’s…
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It can be scary to see someone collapsing in front of you. Isn’t it? What would you want to do in such a situation? Wouldn’t…
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The history of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) traces back to centuries. The gradual progression of this life saving skill, is proof that human beings have always…
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Several people die from choking on objects that obstruct their airways. This causes suffocation. Choking is the fourth leading cause of sudden death in the…
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Did you know that you can save the lives of 100,000 to 200,000 adults and children every year if you perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation promptly? Learning…
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A chemical burn can occur within a second and is usually caused by substances that look non-threatening. In the United States, approximately 29,165 hospital admissions…
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The nature of unfortunate events is unpredictable, often occurring unannounced and unexpected. Whether it's a near-drowning incident or a sudden seizure, a medical emergency can…
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Rescue breathing is a first aid technique for individuals who have stopped breathing. It involves blowing air into a person’s mouth to supply oxygen and…
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Introduction Choking in infants is a terrifying scenario that can happen unexpectedly and is every parent's worst nightmare. Between the ages of six and eight…
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