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To treat a minor cut at home first wash your hands thoroughly with soap to avoid infection. Next wash the cut with mild soap and water.
Apply direct [...]
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You’ve probably experienced waking in the middle of the night to find your child flushed, hot, and sweaty. Your little one’s forehead feels warm. You immediately suspect a fever, but [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Apr 25th, 2010
Chemical Splash in the Eye First Aid – Kelowna First Aid Courses ( Okanagn, Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops, Penticton )
If a chemical splashes into your eye, take these steps immediately:
Flush your eye with water. Use clean, lukewarm tap water for at least 20 minutes, and use whichever of these approaches is quickest:
Get into the shower and [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Feb 27th, 2010
Kelowna First Aid Course – Courses, Training Red Cross Provider for Stadard, Emergency,CPR, Child Care Training 250.878.6690 www.okanaganfirstaid.com
Concussions;
The term concussion conjures up the image of a child knocked unconscious while playing sports. But concussions — temporary loss of brain function — can happen with any head injury, often without any loss of consciousness. And many head [...]
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Kelowna First Aid Course Jan 10.2010 www.okanaganfirstaid.com 250-8786690
First Aid For Burns
A burn involves the destruction of skin cells, and sometimes the underlying structures of muscle, fascia and bone. It occurs when these structures absorb more heat than they can dissipate. What you do for a burn in the first few minutes after it occurs CAN [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Dec 4th, 2009
Peachland BC
CHRISTMAS LIGHT-UP AND CENTENNIAL WRAP-UP
Fri. Dec. 4th at Heritage Park. Bring Food Bank Donation. Help Fill the Buggy! 2010 Paralympics Ticket Raffle You could win a pair of tickets to the Paralympics Men’s and Women’s Downhill skiing event being held in Whistler, BC on March 21, 2010. Donate a non-perishable food item and receive [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Dec 4th, 2009
Red Cross Staff and Volunteers
Charge into Action
Following Floods
Within hours after officials issued flood-related evacuation orders to residents of several Vancouver Island communities late last week, Red Cross staff and volunteers were on the ground, providing emergency hygiene and cleanup kits, as well as other relief supplies to affected residents.
About a dozen Red Cross volunteers and [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Dec 2nd, 2009
In Canada, first aid certificates are awarded by one of several national organizations including the Red Cross, the Lifesaving Society and St. John Ambulance. Or they can also be issued by sub-national organizations. The terms “Emergency First Aid” and “Standard First Aid” are generic and based on a Health Canada (a federal department of the Government of Canada) review and [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Nov 30th, 2009
Types of First Aid Kits / Supplies – Kelowna Vernon Penticton Kamloops BC
First Aid Training Register 250.878.6690 www.okanaganfirstaid.com
BC Basic First Aid Kit
50- Assorted Band-Aids, 1- Adhesive Tape 1″x5yds, 2- Abdominal Pad 8″x10″, 4- Gauze Pads 4″x4″, 6- Cotton Tip Applicator 3″, 2- Pressure dressing – Sterile 4″x6″, 4- Triangle Bandage, 2- Tension Bandage 3″
30- Wet-nap Hand Cleaner, 12- Antiseptic Towels, 1- Bandage Scissors 5 [...]
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Posted in Kelowna Events on Nov 23rd, 2009
Take your child seriously
Bullying is not teasing (that can happen amongst friends and your child is on equal plan” with the teaser). Bullying is frightening and humiliating at any age, so listen to your child. Reassure your child that you believe him and will find a way to keep him safe.
Gather facts
Next, you need all [...]
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