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FIRST AID: THE LIFE SAVING SKILL EVERY ONE SHOULD KNOW

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INTRODUCTION : Emergencies and accidents are an inevitable part of life. Whether it's a minor cut, a sudden illness or a serious accident, time between the incident and professional medical help can be critical. First aid is the initial assistance or treatment given to some one who is injured or suddenly taken ill before professional medical services can be accessed. This preliminary help can mean the difference between life and death, rapid or prolonged recovery and temporary or permanent disability. In this essay, we will explore the definition, importance, principles, basic procedures, common scenarios and the global need for wide spread first aid knowledge.   WHAT IS FIRST AID? : Definition and Scope: First aid refers to the immediate care provided to an injured or ill person until full medical treatment becomes available. This care may range from cleaning a wound and applying a bandage to performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or managing choking. It aims to preserve ...
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ALARMING FREQUENCY OF ROAD ACCIDENTS, CAUSES AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES

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INTRODUCTION : This is a friendly, positive and informative article about road accidents. It will help you understand what causes road accidents, how to prevent them and what you can do in case of an accident. Road accidents are a big problem in many countries around the world. The causes of road accidents may be listed under: driver fatigue, speeding, drink driving and weather conditions. Most road accidents are caused by excessive speed and impairment, poor judgment on the part of drivers and the failure to yield right of way to other vehicles. Prevention is very important as without it, you will have accidents every day. There is no way to avoid accidents but there are some preventive measures that can help reduce the probability of getting in to such a crash. Every year, thousands of people die in road accidents. They can be avoided but the best solution is not to travel at all. That's not practical for most people, so here are a few things you can do to reduce the odds. Ca...
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