Question 1

what is the acronym of first aid?

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First Aid: Can you be little specific what you want to know? It can be ACLS BLS ATLS FAST CPR AED etc.... Hope this helps.

Question 2

what does advnaced first-aid training include?

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Advanced.: It stars with the standard first aid/CPR/AED and adds airway management, O2 therapy, primary and secondary scene management as well as C spine management.

Question 3

how old do you have to be to be certified in first aid?

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CPR Age Requirement: There is no minimum age requirement. The participant should, however, be able to read at the 8th grade level and have the physical stature and stamina to demonstrate the skills learned. Younger children may not understand the steps to CPR or be able to do chest compressions. It is recommend eight years of age as a minimum.

Question 4

can you please describe the first aid procedure for fainting?

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Fainting: For the common 'faint' which is associated with low blood pressure and often slowed heart rate, lying the patient down with legs a bit elevated is the first aid. This helps bring more blood into the central circulation and helps blood pressure rise and heart rate to rise.

Question 5

lifeguarding & first aid question- how do you treat for shock?

Accepted Answer

Check out what Mayo: Clinic has to say on the matter:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-shock/basics/art-20056620

Question 6

does anyone know where i can take baby sitting and first aid courses?

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Hospital: Most large hospital offer CPR classes and many also offer a variety of other classes including baby sitting.

Question 7

what is the first aid for hypertention?

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First aid : No first aid for hypertension in general. If acute hypertensive crisis is present needs emergent medical therapy.

Question 8

first aid for sciatica?

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Rest heat NSAIDs: Heat, rest (take pressure off back) and anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen or naproxen.  Stretch back muscles gently while supine doing pelvic tilts.

Question 9

first aid when sciatica attacks?

Accepted Answer

Rest NSAIDS : If no medical help available, a short period of rest & activity restriction will help generally in a fetal position with the use of tylenol (acetaminophen) &/or non-steroidal anti inflammatory medication if no contraindications to its use.  Local treatment with heat &/or ice may help as will time to heal for most.  After a period of rest, guided exercise will help as well.

Question 10

stab wound first aid, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Apply pressure: To actively bleeding wound and call 911.

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