Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganism present in the human blood that can cause diseases in humans. The given Infographic will help to bring some facts about these pathogens into the light. Workers in many departments such as nurses, responders and health care providers are explicitly exposed to these pathogens that accentuate hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and many more disease-causing viruses. Workers need an exhaustive plan to protect themselves against such grotesque diseases.

OSHA’s bloodborne pathogen standards lay down the guidelines for employers to protect their workers from these ‘life-threatening’ pathogens.

Employers need to establish an exposure control plan. This plan will include the list of job classification which can result in occupational exposures. This list should also contain the activities and tasks that will lead to exposure for these workers. This plan needs to be updated annually and any changes in the technical facilities that will eliminate and curtail down the risk of the exposure should be reflected in the updated plan.

Warnings and signs can be effectively used for labeling the hazardous reusable sharps and containers that carry a great danger of causing infections. For the containers carrying and storing blood, contaminated equipment or HIV and HBV research facilities, during the presence of infected animals around the working area, the use of signs is incumbent for the employers to comply with the pathogen standards.

The given Infographic will delineate the standards for employers to reduce the risks involved with pathogens.

Cardiovascular diseases form up a specific class of diseases that involve blood vessels or heart. The most common condition that occurs due to this disease is the heart attack. This condition is caused when deposits of plaque build up within the walls of the arteries. This narrows down the openings between them, making it difficult to allow proper flow of blood. This is what ultimately leads to heart attack.

Other reasons behind cardiac problems

There can be several other kinds of cardiac problems as well, the occurrence of which could depend upon the patient’s current physical condition. A few of those are:

• Heart Valve Issues: When enough blood isn’t flowing through heart valves, which have not opened up properly, the condition is called stenosis. When they don’t close properly, the condition is called as regurgitation. This disturbs flow of blood, causing it to flow in the wrong direction, thereby worsening the overall problem.

• Arrhythmia: This is the technical name given to the abnormal beating of the heart. This is caused when the heart either beats too slowly or too speedily.

• Heart Failure: It’s not a synonym for heart attack, but it does have similar condition too. This occurs when heart is unable to pump adequate blood as it should. This could become worse with time, and so must be catered to at the earliest.

Have you chosen babysitting as a career path? Do you know about the various expectations associated with this job? Let’s find out what is expected from this role.

• Learning first aid and CPR is very important. Always choose a CPR course near you. American Red Cross babysitter class is ideal for those aged 12-15.
• Get all the required instructions and information from parents that you need. Gathering all the emergency information you need is necessary. You can even bring your own checklist and match it with the one provided by the parents.
• Babysitters should know safe sleep guidelines to lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Put babies to sleep on their backs in a crib—not on their sides or tummies—to lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
• Avoid shaking a baby or young child. Even children as old as five can be seriously injured by shaking. Take the help of parents in case the baby won’t stop crying.
• Be prepared for a fire and other fatal accidents.
• Ask parents where the first aid box and medicines are located.
• Knowing basic first aid treatments is essential for every babysitter.
• You should be well equipped to handle difficult situations like choking, minor scrapes or cuts, minor falls or head injuries, getting locked inside the house, fire, burglar breaks in or the child runs off.

While working as a babysitter you need to impress the parents, winning their confidence is important. Parents will be happy when you arrive on time and if you share with them your experiences with the kids. Your positive attitude and following the rules of a particular home will overwhelm the parents. These are some of the basic tips which can be resourceful for both parents and babysitters ensuring the safety of children.

External bleeding can result from injuries or accidents. Generally when your skin is cut or scrapped by an object, the injured area begins to bleed. Bleeding and cuts are often accompanied by fear and anxiety, thus causing the situation to worsen. Severe bleeding can lead to distress and loss of consciousness. Bleeding due to cuts or other wounds calls for an emergency first aid treatment to help the patient recover and prevent further damage. The best way to remember the first aid steps for bleeding & wound care treatment is to consider the 3 P’s concept:

• P – Position the patient first: Help the injured person lie down or sit in the most comfortable position. This way you can help to reduce anxiety and heart rate in the injured patient.

• P – Position the injured part: If the wound is on the arm, limb or leg, ask the patient to raise it to comfortable position in order to reduce blood flow to the injured area. Do remember that if bleeding is due to a major accident resulting in a fracture, then don’t move the injured part too much. People who take first aid training classes are often taught about the level of elevation. If you’re not trained in wound management, raise the part that’s injured without causing further discomfort to the patient.

• P – Pressure should be applied: For small cuts, remove the debris first and clean the area. Apply pressure on the wound using a bandage. Tape a fresh bandage when bleeding has stopped. In severe bleeding cases, apply direct pressure on the wound using broadfold bandage to stop further blood loss. If blood loss through the injured part continues, take the patient to the hospital or call for medical help.

Emergency situations may vary in bleeding cases; the three P’s mentioned here will help first responders to give immediate first aid care to the patient.

If your dog becomes unconscious, is unresponsive, or have no heartbeat, you must begin to perform CPR immediately. This video will help you learn how to do CPR on a dog in an emergency situation.

Pet CPR is appropriate when a dog, cat or other pet is experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest, choking, electrocution, or trauma. Pet cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving procedure used to help dogs that have stopped breathing. Pet CPR procedure consists of three steps: Positioning the dog, performing chest compressions, and providing artificial respiration. Before beginning the compression procedure, the dog must be laid on its right side on a flat surface. Compressions should be given at a rate of 15 per 10 seconds. Alternate chest compressions with mouth-to-nose rescue breaths. These steps should be performed until the dog starts breathing or gains normal heart rate. Equipping yourself with the knowledge of CPR can help you buy time for your dog in an emergency situation. See the below video to get a proper demonstration on how to provide CPR to a dog.

The Video titled ‘Chain of Survival Adults’ has been created with the central theme of telling customers about chain of survival for adults.

The video invigorates:

•    Awareness regarding Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).
•    The necessary actions that must be taken immediately for further medical assistance.
•    Steps that must be taken when a person goes under sudden cardiac arrest including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Defibrillation.

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