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Introduction Unexpected shortness of breath, or breathing trouble (dyspnoea), is the most common motive for visiting a hospital. It’s also one of the most common reasons people call for an ambulance. It’s normal to get out of breath when you’ve overexerted yourself, but when breathlessness comes on suddenly and unexpectedly, it’s usually a warning sign of a […]
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These guidelines are intended for individuals who are charged with the responsibility of carrying out neonatal resuscitation. The guidelines are applicable to neonates who are making the transitional development from life in the uterus to the outside world. They are also relevant for neonates who have finished perinatal transition, and would have to be resuscitated
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CPR for infants is an important process because it helps rescue babies who may be chocked by toys, food, drowned in a pool or any other emergency that may be life threatening. This is a great measure that you can do to rescue a baby who is unconscious or not breathing. It makes the use
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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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Sinus congestion refers to a condition in which the mucus blocks the nasal passages, nose or sinuses blocking airflow across the passageways. A person with sinus congestion may experience runny nose or stuffy nose, posterior nasal drip, nasal congestion, ref eyes, cough, sore throat and fever. Treatment for sinus congestion may often depend on its
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Smoke inhalation occurs as a result of breathing in poisoning gases, soot or smoke from a fire nearby. Smoke contains toxic substances such as carbon monoxide that inhibits the body’s oxygen supply. Moreover, prolonged exposure to smoke can also cause lung damage, damages to the airways and poisoning from the chemicals absorbed in the lungs.