Auvi-Q Auto injector
There are 3 types of AUVI-Q auto-injectors. The first one, which is white and purple, has 0.1 milligrams of epinephrine and is for infants and toddlers weighing 16.5 to 33lbs. … Continue Reading →
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Anaphylactic patient position
There are different positions that help a patient to recover from an anaphylactic reaction, depending on their condition. When the patient is using their auto-injector they should either lie flat … Continue Reading →
Allergies and COVID-19
There are some relations that need to be made between the Coronavirus pandemic and allergies. For example, some medications can affect a person’s immune system, which may make them more … Continue Reading →
Personal protection packs to keep yourself safe
In order to help fight against coronavirus, it is a good idea that you have personal protective equipment and also you keep your hands as clean as possible. What we … Continue Reading →
Anaphylactic Shock – What to do?
Treating someone who is going into anaphylactic shock is a simple process. First, make sure the screen is safe to approach, you or anyone around you do not want to … Continue Reading →
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. Common signs and symptoms include a fever, increased heart rate, … Continue Reading →
Digital thermometers. – Non-contact and ear thermometers
There are different types of digital thermometer to take someone’s temperature. The two most common ones are the non-contact thermometer and the ear thermometer. With the non-contact thermometer, you have … Continue Reading →
What3Words – find your location exactly where ever you are
When calling the emergency medical services you may be in a location that is not always easy to describe or you may be lost on a mountain or on a … Continue Reading →
Treatment of COVID-19
COVID-19 currently has no specific recommended treatment. The current treatment includes supportive care and management of symptoms. Studies are currently underway using medications while your body fights the illness that … Continue Reading →
Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
Common allergies children suffer from are to food substances such as peanuts, and even a very small trace of nut can cause someone to have an anaphylactic reaction. This will … Continue Reading →