Tag: first aid
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How Much Body Could You Lose and Survive? Understanding Survival Limits
Introduction: A Grim Question, a Practical Answer The idea of losing parts of the body and still living has a long cultural life, from daring cinema scenes to medical hypotheticals. In real life, however, the limits of human survival are governed by physiology: how much blood you can lose before organ failure, how quickly you…
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Cork Paramedic Turns Personal Trife into Public Lifesaving Classes
From Crisis to Community: A Lifesaving Mission Begins In Cork, a city known for its rich history and warm hospitality, a personal crisis has sparked a public mission. Helena, a trained paramedic who studied at University College Cork (UCC) and worked on the frontline during the pandemic, faced an unimaginable moment when her partner, Mark,…
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Human Heat Circle: Family Saves Man’s Life in New Zealand
Heroic Family Saves Elderly Bushwalker in New Zealand In a dramatic rescue on a remote New Zealand trail, an 80-year-old man collapsed while bushwalking along the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail. With professional rescuers unable to reach him in time, a quick-thinking mother and her two teenage children stepped in, forming a human heat circle to conserve…
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Travel Health Hacks for Holiday Travel in SA
Heading into the holidays: why health and safety should be your travel buddy As South Africans look forward to the summer holidays, millions hit the road, air, and coastline with family and friends. Emergency departments, always on high alert this season, remind us that simple, practical health hacks can prevent injuries and illnesses, making the…
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Heart Attack When You’re Alone: What to Do, According to a Doctor
Guidance for the moment you suspect a heart attack Heart disease remains the world’s leading cause of death, underscoring how crucial it is to act fast when a heart attack strikes. Dr. Christabel Akinola shared a real-case example in which a man who acted immediately—and followed trusted medical guidance—survived. The key takeaway: immediate, decisive action…
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What to Do If You’re Alone and Having a Heart Attack, According to a Doctor
Important takeaway: Act fast and call for help Heart attacks are a leading cause of death worldwide, and immediate action can be lifesaving. Dr. Christabel Akinola highlighted a real case in which quick thinking and rapid access to professional care dramatically improved a patient’s chance of survival. If you’re alone and suspect a heart attack,…