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Inside First Aid teaches you about emergency medical equipment and its uses, treatments for common medical emergencies, injuries and more.
Inside First Aid
3y ago
N95 Mask Effectiveness Against Coronavirus
With Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, being declared a global pandemic, personal protective equipment used to prevent disease transmission is now in short supply. N95 respirators are one of the items used to help prevent airborne disease transmission, but should you buy them to mitigate risk from the Coronavirus?
The CDC does not recommend the routine use of respirators outside your workplace [3]. This is mainly because N95 masks should be reserved for healthcare workers regularly exposed to the disease. There simply aren't enough masks to go aro ..read more
Inside First Aid
3y ago
Updated June 24th, 2019 by Peter Oldani
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes and is not intended as a substitute for an actual training course. Find a CPR class near you.
Contents
CPR Basics
How to Perform CPR
CPR Theory: What's Going on Inside the Body?
How to Use an AED
AED Theory: What's Going on Inside the Body?
Cardiac Arrest: What to Expect
Real Life Examples of CPR
CPR Tips
Additional Resources
References
CPR Basics
A person needing CPR will be collapsed on the ground, completely unresponsive, not breathing, and have no pulse.
To determine if a person needs CPR ..read more
Inside First Aid
3y ago
If you look around you'll see them everywhere. They usually hang on the walls in airports, lobbies, schools, and other public places, but automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are becoming more and more prevalent in people's homes, cars, and offices.
Thanks to some companies pushing the envelope to make defibrillators safer and easier to use, they are now available over the counter without a prescription.
Contents
What is a Portable AED
Buying a Portable Defibrillator
Philips Heart OnSite/Home Defibrillator
Lifepak CR Plus
Zoll AED Plus
Cardiac Science G3/G5 AEDs
Portable Defibrillator ..read more
Inside First Aid
3y ago
It’s difficult to recommend a generalized first aid kit for everyone because different people do different activities and have different risks. There are a few must-haves though, and then I’ll go into how to personalize yours to meet specific needs.
Contents
Critical Items
Common Items
Optional Items
Bulky Items
Additional Resources
References
Critical Items for a First Aid Kit
Hemostatic Gauze - makes blood clot faster, stopping bleeding
Israeli bandage - closes large wounds and puts pressure on the bleeding area
Chest seal/Occlusive dressing - treats punctured lungs, neck wounds, and ..read more