June 4, 2010

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Frostbite is, literally, frozen body tissue — usually skin but sometimes deeper — and must be handled carefully to prevent permanent tissue damage.

Kids are at greater risk for frostbite than adults, both because they lose heat from their skin more rapidly than adults and because they may be reluctant to leave their winter fun to go inside and warm up.

You can help prevent frostbite in cold weather by dressing kids in layers, making sure they come indoors at regular intervals, and watching for frostnip, frostbite’s early warning signal.

Frostnip

Frostnip usually affects areas that are exposed to the cold, such as the cheeks, nose, ears, fingers, and toes, leaving them red and numb or tingly. Frostnip can be treated at home.

What to Do:

Bring your child indoors immediately.
Remove all wet clothing. Wet clothes draw heat from the body.
Immerse chilled body parts in warm (not hot) water for 20 to 30 minutes until all sensation returns.
Don’t let your child control the water temperature during rewarming. Numb hands won’t feel the heat and can be severely burned by water that is too hot.
Call your doctor if sensation does not return or there are signs of frostbite.

Frostbite

Frostbite is characterized by white, waxy skin that feels numb and hard. It requires immediate emergency medical attention.

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June 3, 2010

Vancouver First Aid Course Abbotsford Chilliwack BC 604.628.7997 Register for a www.vancouverfirstaid.com

Approved First Aid is pleased to announce Vancouver First Aid Course Red Cross Courses call to register for Child Care First Aid, Standard First Aid or CPR Training at one of our fraser valley facilities 604.628.7997 or http://vancouverfirstaid.com

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December 4, 2009

Kelowna First Aid Course – Red Cross Standard or Emergency First Courses / CPR Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, Kamloops, BC – 250.878.6690 www.okanaganfirstaid.com

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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 staff sprang to action with approximately 15 more on standby. Nathan Huculak, Communications Coordinator for the Red Cross, says the quick response from the Disaster Management team was fantastic.

“Having enough trained volunteers to deploy to the affected area made it possible for us to assist people immediately,” says Huculak. “Right now we have enough people activated to provide assistance, but the situation and weather continues to be unstable, so we may need to call on more volunteers in the near future,” he says.

The area was hit last week with significant flooding after heavy rain overwhelmed a number of Island rivers. Hundreds of residents in more than 150 homes were forced to evacuate. More than 80 homes sustained damage. Bouts of heavy precipitation continue to rain down on saturated river channels, and a good portion of the Island remains on high alert.

Right now, Huculak says volunteers are focused on providing capacity and needs assessments for flood affected residents on behalf of the Cowichan Valley Regional District. The Red Cross in BC is part of a multi-agency committee established earlier this year to coordinate recovery efforts in the Cowichan Valley. Red Cross is one of several agencies in addition to government representatives working together to provide emergency services including temporary housing, food, clothing, and other items to flood affected residents.

Huculak says the partnership is a great example of how agencies are stronger together than apart. “We are already seeing the impact of this new recovery group. We were all at the table together within hours, ready to coordinate our efforts and help people more quickly and efficiently.” he explains.

Families wishing to make an appointment for a flood assessment can call 250-746-2561. The Red Cross is conducting assessments out of the Cowichan Flood Resilience Centre at the Duncan Christian Reform Church at 930 Trunk Road.

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November 19, 2009

National Adoption Month – November 2009 – Raise Awareness and help a child

The Adoption Council of Canada (ACC) is the umbrella organization for adoption in Canada.

Based in Ottawa, the ACC raises public awareness of adoption, promotes placement of waiting children and stresses the importance of post-adoption services.

Our services include a quarterly newsletter, a resource library, referrals, and conference planning.

Click here for an update on our current activities

Chair: Sandra Scarth

For more information contact us:

by mail:

by telephone: 613-235-0344

toll free: 1-888-542-3678

by e-mail: info@adoption.ca

Source:

http://www.adoption.ca/

http://www.canadaadopts.com/canada/domestic_public.shtml

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November 16, 2009

Kelowna First Aid Course Nov 29/09 2508786690 Standard Emergency or Child Care First Aid

International First Aid Day

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September 18, 2009

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August 26, 2009

Opening a Child Care Facility in Okanagan – Need a Child Care First Aid recognized Certificate? September 13.2009 Register Now! Only a few spots remaining.

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August 19, 2009

Kelowna Standard First Aid Child Care Course CPR C & AED Training August 23.2009

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April 3, 2009

Kelowna Childsafe FIRST AID & CPR training – Child care first aid course british red cross video

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First Aid – Baby CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency medical procedure for a victim of cardiac arrest or, in some circumstances, respiratory arrest CPR is performed in hospitals, or in the community by lay persons or by emergency response professionals.

For 50 years CPR has consisted of the combination of artificial blood circulation with artificial respiration i.e., chest compressions and lung ventilation. However, in March 2008 the american heart association and the european resuscitation council , in a reversal of policy, endorsed the effectiveness of chest compressions alone–without artificial respiration–for adult victims who collapse suddenly in cardiac arrest (see Cardiocerebral Resuscitation below). CPR is generally continued, usually in the presence of advanced life support (such as from a medical team or paramedics), until the patient regains a heart beat (called “return of spontaneous circulation” or “ROSC”) or is declared dead.

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March 22, 2009

Kelowna First Aid Basics – (British Red Cross Video) Sprains and Strains

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A sprain (from the French espraindre – to wring) is an injury which occurs to ligaments caused by being stretched beyond their normal capacity and possibly torn. Muscular tears caused in the same manner are referred to as a strain. In cases where either ligament or muscle tissue is torn, immobilization and surgical repair may be necessary.

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