January 2017

Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD): What First Aiders Should Know

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Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD): What First Aiders Should Know   An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a battery-powered medical device designed to correct dangerous heart rhythms and help prevent sudden cardiac death. The device is implanted in the chest and connected to the heart through one or more insulated wires (leads) placed through a vein. An ICD […]

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Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and First Aid Care

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Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and First Aid Care   Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness that causes painful sores in or around the mouth and a rash or blisters on the hands, feet, legs, and sometimes the buttocks. The condition mainly affects infants and young children, but adults can also become infected. HFMD

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Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention in Canada

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Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention in Canada   Lyme disease is a tick-borne bacterial infection that can affect humans if they are bitten by an infected tick. While not everyone bitten by a tick develops Lyme disease, early recognition and treatment are critical to prevent long-term complications. In Canada, Lyme disease is becoming more

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Defibrillation: What It Is and When It’s Used

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Defibrillation: What It Is and When It’s Used   Defibrillation, also known as electrical cardioversion, is a medical procedure that delivers a brief electrical shock to the heart to help restore a normal heart rhythm. The shock is delivered through adhesive pads placed on the outside of the chest or, in some cases, handheld paddles.

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Degenerative Disc Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

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Degenerative Disc Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Management Degenerative disc disease is a term used to describe age-related changes in the spinal discs. These discs are soft, flexible cushions located between the vertebrae of the spine. Their role is to absorb shock and allow the spine to bend, twist, and move safely. Degenerative disc disease can

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Cough in Young Children: Causes, Warning Signs, and First Aid Awareness

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Cough in Young Children: Causes, Warning Signs, and First Aid Awareness   A cough in young children is common and often more noticeable when a child is lying down. This usually occurs when mucus drains down the back of the throat during an upper respiratory infection. Children may also have a runny or stuffy nose,

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