A wound is considered to be a break in the continuity of the skin. Wounds may result in the loss of organ function if the wound is deep; bleeding, pain, redness, or swelling and bacterial contamination. It is important to know how to properly manage a wound because a small, lacerated wound may lead to sepsis […]
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvab7zx0XIc When you see a child eating a food, but the food regurgitates or backs up into the mouth after swallowing, that child may be suffering from a rumination disorder. The process in which the food passes up to the mouth from the stomach is called regurgitation and the child will either re-chew the food or
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA-vHanFv1o A wound is a break in the skin that can become infected if it is not treated and cleaned properly. While a minor wound can be negligible in many cases, it can pose a major risk to individuals with conditions that prevent the efficient healing processes to take place. Individuals with a weak immune system,
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A certified first responder refers a person which has undergone through a course and certified to provide pre-hospital care for emergencies. They possess more first aid skills compared to people who have taken standard first aid. However, they cannot provide advanced care offered by emergency medical technicians or paramedics. Some of the emergencies provided by
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