Choking is defined as the inability to breathe because the trachea is blocked, constricted, or swollen shut. When a person is choking air is not reaching the lungs. Choking is a Medical Emergency If the airway cannot be cleared, the person choking will soon die. According to the National Safety Council, around 4,800 people die […]
Allergic reactions can be alarming. Reactions to food and drugs can range from mild, with hives or a rash, vomiting and diarrhea to severe and life threatening respiratory distress. Allergic reactions are the result of a chain reaction, beginning in your immune system. Your immune system keeps you healthy by fighting off infections and […]
Broken bones and sprains: what’s the difference? A sprain is a twisting or wrenching of the ligaments of a joint. A sprain will cause pain and swelling without dislocation. Broken bones are also referred to as a fracture. Any crack in a bone is a fracture. There are different types of fractures, from a stress […]
Blood Loss (hemorrhage) accounts for 31% of deaths in victims of a trauma. In the case of a catastrophic accident, or just a household incident, it’s important to know what to do if someone is injured and losing blood. An adult body contains approximately 10-12 pints of blood. Most Importantly, Blood loss of less than […]
What is a stroke? The American Stroke Association defines a stroke as a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the #5 cause of death, and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the […]
CPR mistakes happen every day. You’ve completed your CPR training and you’re alert to the world around you, looking for people to help with your newfound knowledge. Suddenly without warning, an emergency arises and you need to act. Will you be able to perform your duties without any helpful reminders on the spot? Here is a […]
Our Re-certification Reminder Program is an exclusive perk to taking a class with An Ounce of Prevention. Here are the great benefits of our program: Enrollment in our Quarterly Newsletter We have put a lot of time, thought, and effort into our newsletter. Not only will we send you a re-certification reminder, it is jam-packed with […]
Save a life Here is a real save a life story of someone being in the right place at the right time. This story was too good not to share with you. CPR Instructor Jennifer Brandt was teaching a CPR class, when a fellow volunteer went into cardiac Arrest. Obviously she has trained for […]
Last week we introduced the Topic of eating for energy. Eating is important yet so many people under eat, overeat, eat the wrong things and just go around not feeling well because of it. You deserve to feel good. What you put in your body or don’t put in your body really affects how you […]
If you are playing or working outside this summer ask yourself these three questions. Am I drinking enough water? Is it time for me to take a break? Is there shade nearby? OSHA can help you and your employer keep you safe when outdoors this summer with their Fourth Annual Awareness campaign to help keep […]