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The 20 Essential Items for Building a First-Aid Kit

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While professional medical help is crucial, there are situations […] The post The 20 Essential Items for Building a First-Aid Kit appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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First Aid Tips for Staying Safe as the Days Get Darker

EMT First Aid

In this blog post, we will discuss key first aid tips to help you stay safe during the darker days of the year.1. Visibility is Key:With reduced daylight, visibility becomes a significant concern, especially for pedestrians and cyclists. Make sure to wear reflective clothing or accessories when out and about in the dark.

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ED Management of Minor Thermal Burns

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Written By: Kaitlynn Tracy, MD Edited By: Sean Schnarr, MD and Gregg Chesney, MD Definition/Background: Burns are classified as being major, moderate, or minor in severity. 4 Survival rate for all burn injuries is around 97%, which is a notable increase from 75% in the 1960’s.

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Serving the Whole Community: Mental Health in Your Neighborhood

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First responders are in a unique position as the first ones that members of the community encounter during and immediately following an emergency. The information below provides ways first responders can support those experiencing a mental health illness or strong emotional reactions caused by the traumatic event.

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First Aid & CPR Training As A Mandate For Every Family: A Staten Island, NY Emergency Courses Update

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We all have a first aid kit at our homes. It’s more or less always a plastic box typically containing band-aids, crepe roll bandages, safety pins, tweezers, gauze dressings, pain medication, a disinfectant, and ointments. However, in this blog, we won’t be sharing how to arrange your first aid kit or what to have in there.

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Inspiring the Next Generation of First Responders

First Responders Foundation

Introducing first responder careers through school programs can spark interest and admiration for these professions. Schools can invite first responders to speak at career days or organize visits to local fire stations, police departments, and emergency medical services facilities.

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 91: Marine Envenomation and Trauma

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Heated debates: Hot-water immersion or ice packs as first aid for cnidarian envenomations? Possible early antibiotic treatment Minor Marine Trauma Mechanism: Bites, Stings, Nematocysts Envenomation Presentation: All can cause localized pain, erythema, and warmth Dermatologic: Urticaria, burning, pruritus, localized paresthesia.

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