Fever is the impermanent elevation in the body’s temperature, as a response to an illness or disease. These are temperatures greater than 37.2-37.5°C (99-99.5°F), which can vary depending on the time of the day. The average body temperature is 98.6 °F (37 °C). The normal temperature of the body may vary slightly during any given …
Many people are aware of the importance of raising their infants well, but just how many parents and guardians are willing to invest in the necessary skill to make this a seamless process? One of the key skills required for this is Infant CPR. Generally speaking, CPR, in full cardiac pulmonary resuscitation, is a life-saving …
Childhood poisoning is a grim reality in the world we live in, and regardless of how careful you are, it is still possible that your child may access poisonous products which they then ingest. The most disturbing thing is that this will usually occur with kids who are around 5 years of age, and this …
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The Rotavirus vaccine is made up of up to five different strains of the rotavirus, and is obtained from human sources as well as animal sources. When small children and infants are infected with the virus, it causes damage to different parts of the digestive system. This leads to serious stomach disorders, and it is …
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Considering that Canada is considered as one of the countries that spend the most amount of money from its Gross Domestic Product on healthcare, it comes as a surprise to many that the country also has one of the highest infant mortality rate in comparison to other developed countries which happen to be a very …
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Infants are highly prone to situations such as choking that require immediate medical attention. It is, therefore important for a parent or the caretaker to know how to carry out baby CPR in order to offer the help required. This is a process that should only be carried by a person who has the skills …
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 …
When it comes to child first aid, it is always important to educate people about infant CPR. For any parent, it can be quite distressing trying to save a baby’s life, but this could happen. Infants can choke on toys or food, slip under the water in a bathtub or even get strangled on curtain …
Co-sleeping is consistently gaining popularity especially among new parents as it is believed by many that it can facilitate a stronger bond between a parent and a child. However, knowing infant first aid and CPR is important when practicing this sleeping practice to ensure that Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other medical conditions and …
Saving lives does not necessarily need so many years of medical education training, the First aid certifications is sufficient to give you the essential medical educational training and experience in saving lives. Not only does the First aid certification gives you the adequate training, skills and experience of saving lives, it also gives you sufficient …
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