emergency preparedness
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This IOS Shortcut Helps You Find And Get To The Nearest ER
Often, there’s a moment early in a medical emergency when you know something is wrong, but aren’t sure you want to call 000. When I reacted to some antibiotics by breaking out in hives earlier this year, I stared at my phone for about 15 minutes before calling 000 — I knew something was wrong,…
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Tourniquet Use Should Be One Of Your Basic First Aid Skills
There are some skills you hope you never need to use, but having them could be a matter of life and death.
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Assess Before You React In Emergency Situations
Due to the current state of the world, and nonstop media coverage of tragic events, we’re more on edge in public spaces than ever before. But reacting before you think can be just as dangerous to yourself and others as the perceived threat – especially when you’re in a crowded environment.
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There’s No Such Thing As A Category 6 Hurricane
Hurricane categories range from 1 (119km/h winds) to 5 (252km/h and up). There is no Category 6, not even for record breaking storms such as Irma.