Aside from preparing and training the athletes for sports competition, a good coach must be able to ensure the health and safety of all the athletes and coaching staff. Sports first aid is an essential skill every coach should have. Sport coaches are important for sport at all levels – on the school campus, a […]
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In the past few years CPR and first aid training is being under taken by many people, however the common question these people have is whether CPR and First aid training is worth it or not? In simple words we can say, yes it is. However, another question arises as how is it worth it?
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Knee injuries occur when there is a significant damage or trauma to the knee joint of the leg. Also considered the largest joint of the body, the knee connects the thighs to the lower legs. It allows the legs to flex and extend, enabling the legs to carry the body weight and allow vertical
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Traffic incidents are very common these days as our roads get busier and busier. Most people will have driven past the scene of an accident, some may have even witnessed an incident or helped out, or maybe be been involved in an incident yourself? Whatever your experience, learning what to do in First Aid Classes
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A fractured leg, also called a broken leg, occurs when there is a crack or break in one of the bones of the legs. There are four bones in the leg, which will be discussed in detail later. Fractured legs can either be a simple stress fracture to a compound (open) fracture. Treatment will depend
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Stingray stings are caused by the venomous whip-like tails containing sharp spines of the sea animal, stingray. When their tail is whipped up, it means that the stinger on their tail is ready to attack any potential predators. Their stings are very painful to their victims. Humans are usually stung in the lower limbs, usually
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Blood disorders affect one or more parts of the blood, preventing the blood from completing its function. The human body consists of approximately five liters of blood, wherein the red blood cells are replaced every 120 days. Blood disorders can be either acute or chronic, and oftentimes inherited. There are many causes for disorders, which
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It is stated that first aid and CPR training by the workplace approved offer numerous benefits; such as, convenience, affordable charges, and even consistency of the programs at the various venues around the world. The courses are likewise complete with regards to emergency preparedness as they do not just comprise of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods, but
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House fires claim thousands of lives each year. Aside from following the recommended fire safety precautions, it is essential for every household to have a fire escape plan. A house can be engulfed in fire in just a few minutes. After the alarm sounds, you only have two minutes to literally run for your life.
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Overview of Crush Injuries Crush injuries happen when an individual is caught between two opposing forces such as getting run over by a fast moving car, getting compressed by heavy machinery/equipment, getting crushed in-between two vehicles and getting crushed under a collapsed ceiling or rubble of a fallen building. These types of injuries are very
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