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Basic Life Support

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Adult Bsic Life Support ppt OBJECTIVES –How to assess the collapsed victim –How to perform chest compression and rescue breathing –How to place an unconscious breathing victim in the recovery position. BACKGROUND •Approximately 700,000 cardiac arrests per year in Europe •Survival to hospital discharge presently approximately 5-10% •Bystander CPR vital intervention before arrival of emergency services – double or … Read more

Acid and chemical burns

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Chemical burns can happen if you come into contact with a harsh substance such as bleach, battery acid, or disinfectants. People who work with chemicals for their jobs are more at risk of chemical burns. Young children are also at risk, since they may accidentally touch or swallow household chemicals. What is a chemical burn? … Read more