Scarlet fever is an infection most common among the children between the ages of 5-15 years and is associated with pain of the throat, fever, strawberry appearance of the tongue and rashes throughout the body. The use of anti-bodies has significantly decreased the rate of deaths caused by scarlet fever. However, if the fever remains untreated, […]
Cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of deaths in the US, with a person dying of a heart-related condition every 33 seconds. However, the survival rate for sudden cardiac arrest is quite high if proper medical attention is given. In most CPR courses, this means a quick call for medical assistance, the administering
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Choking is a serious concern, often for parents, and is one of the reasons many people chose to take part in first aid and CPR classes. Choking can be identified by firstly asking if the patient is choking. This sounds obvious but can determine if they have any difficulty in speaking, coughing and/or breathing. If these
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