bloodstream pathogen

Important Bloodborne Pathogens and How to Avoid Them – Part 2

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Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms that can be present in human blood and cause life-threatening diseases.
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Important Bloodborne Pathogens and How to Avoid Them – Part 1

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Bloodborne pathogens (sometimes called blood-borne pathogens) are infectious microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses carried in human blood that cause diseases.
Kids

Can Kids Have Heart Attacks?

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Kids and teens can experience heart problems. However, it is very rare and can often result from congenital defects.
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Important Bloodborne Pathogens and How to Avoid Them – Part 3

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In our third and final installment of our bloodborne pathogens series we evaluate syphilis, covid, and other key pathogens and how to avoid them.
heart attack vs heart failure

What Distinguishes a Heart Attack from Heart Failure?

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Heart attack and heart failure are both serious medical conditions. Although there are similarities, many differences exist. While a heart attack is a medical emergency, heart failure is a chronic illness.

The Importance of CPR Training in the Workplace

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The importance of CPR training in the workplace is hard to argue against. Over 356,000 cardiac arrests occur every year in the USA.

Scene Assessment in the Real World

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Everyone who’s done a first-aid class has heard of them: Scene assessments. Usually they come with cool mnemonics, like SAFE or the famous...
Hypoglycemia

How to Recognize Hypoglycemia

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Do you know how to identify and respond to someone suffering from hypoglycemia? This article will walk you through how to distinguish hypoglycemia from ailments with similar signs and symptoms, and what the layperson rescuer can do to help.
Resuscitation of a Drowning Victim

Resuscitation of a Drowning Victim

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Summertime is quickly approaching, meaning more swimming and playing in the water is on the horizon. Would you know how to act if someone was drowning right before your eyes? We’re going to walk you through what to do and things to consider if you find yourself in front of a drowning victim.