August 8, 2010

Kelowna First Aid 250.878.6690 First Aid Kelowna www.okanaganfirstaid.com

Kelowna First Aid Course 250.878.6690 to Register

kelowna first aid

An electrical burn may appear minor or not show on the skin at all, but the damage can extend deep into the tissues beneath your skin. If a strong electrical current passes through your body, internal damage, such as a heart rhythm disturbance or cardiac arrest, can occur. Sometimes the jolt associated with the electrical burn can cause you to be thrown or to fall, resulting in fractures or other associated injuries. ( Kelowna First Aid )

Call 911 or your local emergency number for assistance if the person who has been burned is in pain, is confused, or is experiencing changes in his or her breathing, heartbeat or consciousness.

Kelowna First aid

Look first. Don’t touch. The person may still be in contact with the electrical source. Touching the person may pass the current through you. Kelowna First Aid
Turn off the source of electricity if possible. If not, move the source away from both you and the injured person using a dry, nonconducting object made of cardboard, plastic or wood.
Check for signs of circulation (breathing, coughing or movement). If absent, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. Kelowna First Aid
Prevent shock. Lay the person down with the head slightly lower than the trunk, if possible, and the legs elevated. ( Kelowna First Aid )Kelowna First Aid
Cover the affected areas. If the person is breathing, cover any burned areas with a sterile gauze bandage, if available, or a clean cloth. Don’t use a blanket or towel, because loose fibers can stick to the burns. ( Kelowna First Aid )

Kelowna First Aid

Comments (0)

July 28, 2010

Kelowna First Aid Courses 2508786690 Red Cross Training www.okanaganfirstaid.com

Kelowna First Aid Courses – 250.878.6690

The BVM consists of a flexible air chamber, about the size of a rugby ball, attached to a face mask via a shutter valve. When the air chamber or “bag” is squeezed, the device forces air through into the patient’s lungs; when the bag is released, it self-inflates, drawing in ambient air or a low pressure oxygen flow supplied from a regulated cylinder, while the patient’s lungs deflate to the air through the one way valve. ( Kelowna First Aid )

kelowna first aid

Bag and valve combinations can also be attached to an alternate airway adjunct, such as an endotracheal tube or larengeal mask airway. Often a small HME filter (Heat & Moisture exchanger, or humidifying / bacterial filter) is used. ( Kelowna First Aid )

A bag valve mask can be used without being attached to an oxygen tank to provide air to the patient, often called “room air” in the U.S. Supplemental oxygen increases the partial pressure of oxygen inhaled, helping to increase perfusion in the patient.

Most devices also have a reservoir which can fill with oxygen while the patient is exhaling (a process which happens passively), in order to increase the amount of oxygen that can be delivered to the patient to nearly 100%.

Kelowna First Aid Courses – 250.878.6690

Bag valve masks come in different sizes to fit infants, children, and adults.

Most types of the device are disposable and therefore single use, while others are designed to be cleaned and reuse

Kelowna First Aid Courses – 250.878.6690

Kelowna first Aid,Kelowna First Aid Courses,first aid courses kelowna,kelowna first aid training,first aid courses penticton,cpr courses kelowna,first aid training kelowna bc,first aid courses salmon arm,kelowna first aid courses in kelowna,cpr kelowna,,SFA,CCFA,EFA,CPR,EMT,EMR,OFA!,kelowna first aid OFA 1,Kelowna First Aid OFA 2,kelowna first aid OFA 3

Comments (2)

July 20, 2010

Kelowna First Aid 250.878.6690 Register Kelowna First Aid Courses www.okanaganfirstaid.com

Kelowna first aid course Kelowna cpr red cross courses call to register child care first aid, emergency first aid, standard first aid or cpr and wcb courses 250.878.6690 http://kelownafirstaid.com/ or http://www.okanaganfirstaid.com/

Kelowna first aid Kelowna first aid Course Kelowna first aid Courses Kelowna first aid Kelowna first aid Course Kelowna first aid Courses first aid Kelowna CPR Kelowna Kelowna St John Ambulance First Aid Kelowna Kelowna CPR Kelowna St John Ambulance

First Aid Minor Wounds

kelowna first aid

First Aid

One of the first matters to address with minor wounds is cleansing the wound.^[3,8] Cleansing is important for incisions that are caused by sharp objects, such as knives or broken glass. However, it is even more critical in abrasion injuries, in which the skin’s outer layers have been scraped away by abrasion against a rough object, such as when elbows and arms scrape against pavement during a skateboard fall. If the abrasion occurred on a surface that contains loose materials, the wound is likely to be contaminated with gravel, dirt, grass, and other foreign substances. Each foreign object remaining may serve as a source of infection and should be removed.

The wound can be washed with tap water under enough pressure to thoroughly cleanse the wound of foreign materials. Wound Wash Saline is a pressurized sterile 0.9% sodium chloride product that can accomplish this cleansing for minor wounds.

Comments (0)

July 10, 2010

Kelowna First Aid 250.878.6690 First Aid Kelowna

Filed under: Kelowna Events, Kelowna First Aid, Kelowna Standard First Aid, vernon first aid course — Tags: 911, adoption agencies bc kelowna, adoption agency bc kelowna, adoption cpr bc kelowna, Adult CPR bc kelowna, aed education, aed training bc kelowna, aeds bc kelowna, aeds for sale bc kelowna, American Heart CPR Instructor class, american red cross, american red cross bc kelowna, basic life support, bls, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Child CPR training, Childcare CPR, childcare kelowna, cpr, cpr and first aid bc kelowna, cpr bc kelowna, cpr certified, CPR Childcare, cpr class kelowna, Cpr classes, cpr classes bc kelowna, cpr education, cpr instructor bc kelowna, cpr instructor class, cpr instructor class arlington kelowna, cpr instructor class bc kelowna, cpr instructor class kelowna, cpr instructor course bc kelowna, cpr kelowna, cpr penticton, cpr plano kelowna, cpr teachers bc kelowna, cpr training, cpr training bc kelowna, cpr training branch kelowna, cpr training penticton, cpr training vernon, cpr training west kelowna, cpr training west side, cpr training westbank, cpr training westbank bc, cpr training westside, cpr tyler kelowna, cpr westbank, doctors, ems, emt, firefighter, first aid class bc kelowna, first aid classes bc kelowna, First Aid training bc kelowna, first responder, foster parents cpr bc kelowna, good samaritan law, healthcare provider cpr bc kelowna, healthcare provider instructor class, heartsaver, heartsaver aed, heartsaver cpr, heartsaver cpr bc kelowna, heartsaver cpr class, Infant CPR bc kelowna, kelowna childcare, kelowna cpr, lay rescuer, medical, medical profession, moms groups bc kelowna, moms groups kelowna, nannies bc kelowna, nanny, national safety council, nurse, nurse aid, nurses, nurses aid, nursing, osha, pad, paramedic, physician, police, public access aed, red cross, red cross cpr instructor class bc kelowna, safety, st john ambulance, St john ambulance bc kelowna, st john ambulance kelowna, teach cpr bc kelowna — admin @ 10:55 am

tags; Kelowna First Aid , Kelowna First Aid Courses, Kelowna First Aid Training , Kelowna CPR ,Kelowna Red Cross , Kelowna First Aid Course

With good asthma control, your child should not miss school and should be able to participate fully in school activities including sports.

Regular, clear communication with the school can help your child maintain good asthma control. You can help to prevent asthma problems at school by talking to your child’s teachers and by making sure you child has proper asthma treatment.

Meet with your child’s teachers each year before classes start

Give teachers a copy of your child’s asthma action plan and explain what it says.
List and explain your child’s asthma triggers and why it’s important to avoid them. (Some common triggers in the classroom include furry animals, dust, mould and strong smells.)
Show teachers your child’s asthma medicines and how to use them properly – make sure the medicines are well labelled.
Make sure the teachers know which medicine is the rescue medicine that helps in an asthma emergency (usually the blue inhaler).
Ask about the school’s rules about asthma medicines – stress the importance of allowing your child to carry his medicines with him at all times.
Ask about policies for field trips – with a bit of extra planning most trips should be safe.
Offer to arrange an information session with a Certified Asthma Educator or Certified Respiratory Educator.
Make sure your child’s teachers know what to do in an emergency and whom to contact

What to do in an asthma attack

Sit child down, with her back straight.
Give child 2 puffs of her rescue medicine. It’s usually in a blue puffer (for example, Ventolin®).
If the child’s breathing is not getting easier, call 911 or your local emergency number.
Keep giving child puffs of her rescue medicine until the ambulance arrives.
Call the child’s parents or emergency contact person.

Comments (0)

July 5, 2010

Kelowna First Aid Training Vernon Kelowna BC Okanagan Valley 250.878.6690 www.okanaganfirstaid.com

tags; Kelowna first Aid,Kelowna First Aid Courses,first aid courses kelowna,kelowna first aid training,first aid courses penticton,cpr courses kelowna,first aid training kelowna bc,first aid courses salmon arm,first aid courses in kelowna,cpr

kelowna first aid course

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 pressure to stop the bleeding.

Once the wound has stopped bleeding cover it with a bandage that will not stick to the injury.

Comments (3)

July 4, 2010

Kelowna First Aid Kelowna First Aid 250.878.6690 First Aid Courses

kelowna first aid courses

Valuable information can be gained from looking a victim’s pupils. For this purpose, first aid kits should have a penlight or small torch in them.

Ideally, the pupils of the eye should be equal and reactive to light, usually written down as PEARL.

Pupils

Equal

And

Reactive to

Light

To check this, ask the victim to look straight at you with both eyes. Look to see if both pupils are the same size and shape (be sensitive to those who may be blind in one eye, or may even have a glass eye, although they will usually tell you).

To check if they are reactive, take the penlight, and ask the victim to look at your nose. Briefly (5 seconds or so) shield their eye with your hand from the light source where they are (sunlight, room lighting etc.), and then turn on the penlight, positioning it off to the side of their head. Move the penlight in over their eye quickly, and watch to see the size change. A normal reaction would be the pupil getting smaller quickly as the light is shone in to it. Repeat on the other eye.

If both pupils are the same, and both react, note this on your form as PEARL, or else note down what you did, or did not see.

Comments (2)

July 2, 2010

First Aid Kelowna Red Cross First Aid Courses CPR , Standard, Child Care Call to register 250.878.6690 www.okanaganfirstaid.com

Filed under: Kelowna First Aid, Kelowna First Aid Course — Tags: cpr, cpr courses kelowna, first aid courses in kelowna, first aid courses kelowna, first aid courses penticton, first aid courses salmon arm, first aid training kelowna bc, kelowna child care first aid, kelowna first aid, kelowna first aid courses, kelowna first aid training, Kelowna Standard First Aid — admin @ 2:56 pm

The circulatory system distributes blood to all parts of the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. If the circulatory system fails, and insufficient oxygen reaches the tissues, the medical condition known as shock occurs. If the condition is not treated quickly, the vital organs can fail, ultimately causing death. Shock is made worse by fear and pain.

Causes of Shock

Shock can develop when the heart pump fails to work properly, causing a reduction in the pressure of the circulating blood. The most common cause of this type of shock is a heart attack.

Shock can develop as a result of a reduction in the volume of fluid circulating around the body. The most common examples of this are external or internal bleeding, or loss of other bodily fluids through severe diarrhoea, vomiting, or burns. The blood supply is diverted from the surface to the core of the body. The main symptoms and signs of shock relate to such redistribution of the circulation.

Recognition of Shock

Initially, a flow of adrenaline causes:

A rapid pulse.
Pale, grey skin, especially inside the lips. If pressure is applied to a fingernail or earlobe, it will not regain its colour immediately.
Sweating, and cold, clammy skin (sweat does not evaporate).

As shock develops, there may be:

Weakness and giddiness.
Nausea, and sometimes vomiting.
Thirst.
Rapid, shallow breathing.
A weak, ‘thready’ pulse. When the pulse at the wrist disappears, fluid loss may equal half the blood volume.

As the oxygen supply to the brain weakens:

The casualty may become restless, anxious and aggressive.
The casualty may yawn and gasp for air (‘air hunger’).
The casualty will eventually become unconscious.
Finally, the heart will stop.

Treatment of Shock

DO NOT let the casualty move unnecessarily, eat, drink, or smoke.

DO NOT leave the casualty unattended. Reassure the casualty constantly.

Treat any cause of shock which can be remedied (such as external bleeding).
Lay the casualty down, keeping the head low.
Raise and support the casualty’s legs (be careful if suspecting a fracture).
Loosen tight clothing, braces, straps or belts, in order to reduce constriction at the neck, chest and waist.
Insulate the casualty from cold, both above and below. Contact the emergency service.
Check and record breathing, pulse and level of response. Be prepared to resuscitate the casualty if nec

Comments (0)

July 1, 2010

Kelowna First Aid 250.878.6690 First Aid Kelowna BC, Westbank, West Kelowna www.okanaganfirstaid.com

Filed under: Kelowna Events, Kelowna First Aid, Kelowna First Aid Course, Kelowna Standard First Aid — Tags: cpr, cpr courses kelowna, first aid courses in kelowna, first aid courses kelowna, first aid courses penticton, first aid courses salmon arm, first aid training kelowna bc, kelowna first aid, kelowna first aid courses, kelowna first aid training — admin @ 11:01 am

kelowna first aid course

If an injury needs a splint, apply the splint first, and then apply the sling.

Always check the person’s skin color and pulse (circulation) after the injured body part has been immobilized. If the area becomes cool, turns pale or blue, or if the patient develops numbness or tingling, loosen the splint and bandage.

Care for all wounds first before applying a splint or sling. If bone is visible in the injured site, call your local emergency number (such as 911) or local hospital for further advice.

HOW TO MAKE A SLING

You’ll need a piece of cloth that is about 5 feet wide at the base and at least 3 feet long on the sides. (If the sling is for a child, you can use a smaller size.)
Cut a triangle out of a piece of this cloth.
If you don’t have scissors handy, fold a large square piece of cloth diagonally into a triangle.
Place the person’s elbow at the top point of the triangle, and the wrist midway along the triangle’s bottom edge. Bring the two free points up around the front and back of the same (or opposite) shoulder, and pin or tie securely together. Adjust the height of the knot so that the elbow is bent at a right angle.
If you do not have material or scissors to make a triangle sling, you can make one using a coat or a shirt. Apply the sling in much the same manner as shown in the pictures “Creating a Sling” associated with this article.
You can also make a sling using a belt, rope, vine, or sheet.
If the injured arm should be kept still, tie the sling to the body with another piece of cloth wrapped around the chest and tied on the uninjured side.
Occasionally check for tightness, and adjust the sling as necessary.

Do NOT try to realign an injured body part unless the skin looks pale or blue or there is no pulse.

Seek medical help if the person has a dislocation, broken bone, or severe bleeding. Also seek professional medical help if you cannot completely immobilize the injury at the scene by yourself.

Safety is the best way to avoid broken bones caused by falling. Some diseases make bones break more easily, so use caution when assisting a person with fragile bones.

Avoid activities that strain the muscles or bones for long periods of time as these can cause weakness and falls. Also, use appropriate caution when walking on slippery or uneven surfaces.

Comments (0)

June 26, 2010

Kelowna First Aid & CPR Courses 250.878.6690 www.okanaganfirstaid.com

Filed under: kamloops first aid course, kelowna aed, kelowna child care first aid, kelowna cpr — Tags: CCFA, cpr, cpr courses kelowna, cpr kelowna, EFA, EMR, emt, first aid courses in kelowna, first aid courses kelowna, first aid courses penticton, first aid courses salmon arm, first aid training kelowna bc, kelowna first aid, kelowna first aid courses, kelowna first aid training, ofa, ofa 1, ofa 2, ofa 3, SFA — admin @ 12:54 pm

tags;

Kelowna first Aid,Kelowna First Aid Courses,first aid courses kelowna,kelowna first aid training,first aid courses penticton,cpr courses kelowna,first aid training kelowna bc,first aid courses salmon arm,first aid courses in kelowna,cpr kelowna,,SFA,CCFA,EFA,CPR,EMT,EMR,OFA!,OFA 1,OFA 2,OFA 3

kelowna first aid

Sunburn treatment starts with prevention. Correctly using sunscreen will help prevent burns. Make sure you know sunscreen myths versus facts when out in the sun.

Sunburns are caused by UV radiation rather than heat (ie, we get sunburns on cold, snowy days).

Sunburns destroy skin, which controls the amount of heat our bodies retain or release, holds in fluids, and protects us from infection.

Remember always, if you think a burn of any type is significant, do not hesitate to call 911 immediately.

Look for blisters. Blistering means the skin is completely damaged and complications are likely. If the area with blisters is bigger than one entire arm or the whole abdomen, seek medical attention by calling 911 or visiting the emergency department.

Take a cool shower or bath to soothe the pain. No more 1/10 th ebody should be cooled at once.

Apply aloe or another cooling agent with parental consent form. Whatever you use - DO NOT APPLY BUTTER OR OIL TO ANY BURN!

Comments (8)

June 22, 2010

Kelowna First Aid 250.878.6690 Kelowna First Aid

Filed under: Kelowna First Aid Course, Kelowna First Aid Videos, Kelowna OFA Levle 1 Level 2 Level 3, kelowna cpr, kelowna emergency first aid — Tags: aed, bc, Certified Training Systems, cpr, CPR / AED, Emergency Medical Responder, Facts First Aid Certified Training Systems Vernon Kelowna BC. Offering training in the Okanagan for 20 years. WCB OFA - Level 1, first aid, first aid courses, first aid kelowna, first aid training kelowna, kelowna, kelowna first aid, kelowna first aid courses, kelowna wilderness first aid, Level 2, Level 3, Level 3 Recert, M.T.C., Mobile Treatment Center, okanagan, okanagan wilderness first aid, Operational Health & Safety, st john ambulance kelowna, Transportation Endorsement, vernon, Vernon wilderness first aid, WCB OFA - Level 2, WCB OFA - Level 3, WCB OFA - Level 3 Recert, WCB OFA Level 1, wilderness first aid — admin @ 9:32 am

tags; Kelowna First Aid,St John Ambulance Kelowna,first Aid Kelowna,Kelowna First Aid Courses,first aid courses,wilderness first aid,kelowna wilderness first aid,okanagan wilderness first aid,Vernon wilderness first aid,first aid training Kelowna

kelowna first aid

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 are unsure of what to do next. Should you get out the thermometer? Call the doctor?

In healthy kids, fevers usually don’t indicate anything serious. Although it can be frightening when your child’s temperature rises, fever itself causes no harm and can actually be a good thing — it’s often the body’s way of fighting infections. And not all fevers need to be treated. High fever, however, can make a child uncomfortable and worsen problems such as dehydration.

Here’s more about fevers, how to measure and treat them, and when to call your doctor.

Fever Facts

Fever occurs when the body’s internal “thermostat” raises the body temperature above its normal level. This thermostat is found in the part of the brain called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus knows what temperature your body should be (usually around 98.6° Fahrenheit or 37° Celsius) and will send messages to your body to keep it that way.

Most people’s body temperatures even change a little bit during the course of the day: It’s usually a little lower in the morning and a little higher in the evening and can fluctuate as kids run around, play, and exercise.

Sometimes, though, the hypothalamus will “reset” the body to a higher temperature in response to an infection, illness, or some other cause. So, why does the hypothalamus tell the body to change to a new temperature? Researchers believe turning up the heat is the body’s way of fighting the germs that cause infections and making the body a less comfortable place for them.

Comments (0)

Older Posts »

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
« Aug
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29