Have you ever came across an emergency situation where someone suddenly just drops and become unconscious? Or maybe you've even crossed paths with a person who had an acute severe pain in their chest. Perhaps, you know someone dear to you who experienced these things, and you didn't know what to do...
Being aware of what type of health emergencies that are likely to occur is important. This helps you to quickly identify the problem at hand, then think of the best solutions.
I've experienced seeing a lady on the train get into a fit. I was only 18 years old but I knew CPR and first-aid which helped me to not flinch and act calmly. I took note of the time, then pressed the emergency button and communicated the situation clearly and calmly. The entire train halted; we got the lady out as I instructed a man to call the ambulance. Thankfully, we had a trained doctor around who managed to assess her condition and intervened appropriately before the paramedics arrived.
Imagine this happened to you too... Do you know what to do? If you do, you could very well be saving one precious life. Just like how we saved the lady on the train.
Here are the 3 common health emergencies that you should prepare for and how. Continue reading →
As a parent, you already know the worry you experience because of your children. You want to do everything you can to protect your kids. However, you can’t spend all waking moments with them. This is especially true when your child heads off to school.
Schools will often have plans in place for safety and first aid. Because of this, it’s easy to forget about the importance of teaching your kid safety and emergency knowledge.
Below, have a look at a few tips for parents to help you keep your kids safe at school. Even just a small amount of information can ensure your child remains safe, happy, and healthy. Continue reading →
Have you ever came across an emergency situation where someone suddenly just drops and become unconscious? Or maybe you've even crossed paths with a person who had an acute severe pain in their chest. Perhaps, you know someone dear to you who experienced these things, and you didn't know what to do...
Being aware of what type of health emergencies that are likely to occur is important. This helps you to quickly identify the problem at hand, then think of the best solutions.
I've experienced seeing a lady on the train get into a fit. I was only 18 years old but I knew CPR and first-aid which helped me to not flinch and act calmly. I took note of the time, then pressed the emergency button and communicated the situation clearly and calmly. The entire train halted; we got the lady out as I instructed a man to call the ambulance. Thankfully, we had a trained doctor around who managed to assess her condition and intervened appropriately before the paramedics arrived.
Imagine this happened to you too... Do you know what to do? If you do, you could very well be saving one precious life. Just like how we saved the lady on the train.
Here are the 3 common health emergencies that you should prepare for and how. Continue reading →
As a parent, you already know the worry you experience because of your children. You want to do everything you can to protect your kids. However, you can’t spend all waking moments with them. This is especially true when your child heads off to school.
Schools will often have plans in place for safety and first aid. Because of this, it’s easy to forget about the importance of teaching your kid safety and emergency knowledge.
Below, have a look at a few tips for parents to help you keep your kids safe at school. Even just a small amount of information can ensure your child remains safe, happy, and healthy. Continue reading →