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close絞り込みを解除How To Treat Minor Head Injury in Child
Minor head injuries are a common occurrence among children, and as a parent, it is important to know how to identify and treat them. A minor head injury refers to a mild trauma to the head that does not cause significant damage. However, even minor injuries can be distressing for both the child and the
Understanding Emergency Triage Process
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, every second counts. When patients arrive at the emergency department, it is crucial to quickly assess their condition and prioritize their treatment. This is where the process of emergency triage comes into play. Emergency triage is a systematic approach used by healthcare professionals to prioritize patients based on the
Your Guide to Identifying Stroke Warning Signs
Understanding strokes: What are they and how do they happen? Strokes are a serious medical condition that occur when blood flow to the brain is interrupted or reduced. This interruption can be caused by a blockage in the blood vessels leading to the brain (ischemic stroke) or by bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). Both
First Aid for Near Drowning Person You Must Understand to Save Them
First Aid for Near Drowning Person You Must Understand to Save Them – Be aware if you see a person move their arms out to the side and press their hand down on the water. It can be that they are facing a near drowning incident. You must help this person right away to keep
The Various Types of Fractures
The Various Types of Fractures – As part of the movement system, humans’ bones are basically strong and stiff tissues, and the functions are supporting the body. But if it’s exposed to external pressure that exceeds its strength, bones can break. This condition is what’s called fractures. The external pressure commonly happens when you fall,
Items You Must Have in Your Home Emergency Kit
Items You Must Have in Your Home Emergency Kit – Having an emergency kit at home is highly suggested as we cannot predict when an injury or illness will occur. By having such a kit at home, you can immediately have or perform a quick action for an emergency. For instance, when you accidentally have
6 Tips to Prevent Motorcycle Accident in Bali
6 Tips to Prevent Motorcycle Accident in Bali – According to the Statistics of Bali Province or BPS, the traffic accidents in Bali in 2019 were 2,462 cases. Its rate went down during the pandemic because of the travel restrictions. Many of those cases come from Motorcycle Accident in Bali. The accidents that involve motorcycles
Facial Injury Among Travelers in Bali
Facial Injury Among Travelers in Bali – Injury, particularly road traffic accident-related injury, was the leading cause of mortality among foreign travelers globally. More than a million people are estimated to have died or been disabled as a result of an accident. The most prevalent injury in the field of plastic surgery sector among overseas
4 Reasons You Should Call Ambulance in Emergency Situation
4 Reasons You Should Call Ambulance in Emergency Situation – Do you know the default setting in your phone always has an ambulance phone number in the fast dial button? It shows how critical this number and ambulance service is, especially in Emergency Situation. Then, it comes to this question. Why do we need to
Call a Paramedic Right Away If Your Friends Suffer from These 6 Concussion Signs and Symptoms Below!
Call a Paramedic Right Away If Your Friends Suffer from These 6 Concussion Signs and Symptoms Below! – You should go to the hospital and check your condition after facing accidents, injuries in the workplace, falls, and many more. Ensure that you go to the hospital right away, especially if the events involve your head.
The Principles of Wound Management You Should Know
The Principles of Wound Management You Should Know – Accidents could happen anywhere and anytime, resulting in different kinds of injuries like wounds. It’s really important and would be really helpful for you and people around you if you can deal with wounds immediately for temporary treatment before you go to a hospital for more
Sprains Vs Strain: What’s the Difference? Let’s Find Out
Sprains Vs Strain: What’s the Difference? Let’s Find Out – Sprains and strains arе two conditions that can occur during еxеrcisе. Usually, both conditions arе triggеrеd by a lack of warm-up bеforе starting physical activity. Howеvеr, it is important to know that sprain and strain arе two diffеrеnt conditions. Lеt’s rеcognizе sprains vs strain: what’s
5 Most Common Injuries During River Rafting in Bali
5 Most Common Injuries During River Rafting in Bali — Bali is known for its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage, also offers an exhilarating adventure for adrenaline enthusiasts, such as rafting. In Ubud area, Bali boasts an impressive range of rivers that cater to rafting enthusiasts of all skill levels. From the challenging rapids
What are The 3 Importance of OHS (Occupational Health and Safety)? Here’s The Full Explanations
What are The 3 Importance of OHS (Occupational Health and Safety)? Here’s The Full Explanations — Occupational Health and Safety or OHS is the implementation of programs related to occupational safety and health in the work environment. One of them is related to the work accident compensation program that occurs to employees. Not only that,
When is stiff neck become serious?
When is stiff neck become serious? — A stiff neck usually shown by soreness and difficulty moving the neck, especially when trying to turn the head to the side. It may also be accompanied by a headache, neck pain and or shoulder pain. This might happen upon waking up one morning or perhaps developed later
First Aid on Sprains and Strains
First Aid on Sprains and Strains — Strains are injuries when a muscle or tendon (tissue that attaches muscle to bone) is stretched too far. While sprains are injuries where a ligament is stretched or torn within a joint. Mostly, sprains and strains happen on your ankle, knee and wrist. In severe sprains, the ligaments
Taking Care of your Stitches and Staples
Taking Care of your Stitches and Staples — Stitches and staples are both used by doctor to close surgical incisions and wounds. With that said, they also help reducing the likelihood of infection, treatment can restore appearance, stop bleeding and restore normal function. After having a surgery or treatment, your wound (with these stitches and
Safe Travel in Bali
Safe Travel in Bali — There’s no disagreeing with the fact that Bali knows how to party. In addition to the temples, beaches, and mountains, many people also come here to enjoy popular party scenes in Kuta and other locations. It is no surprise then that people sometimes go a little overboard and unfortunately wind
Lihat Si Kecil Kejang Demam? Lakukan 6 Langkah Pertolongan Pertama Ini!
Lihat Si Kecil Kejang Demam? Lakukan 6 Langkah Pertolongan Pertama Ini! — Dalam banyak kasus, sebagian demam yang dialami oleh anak seringkali disertai dengan kejang. Kondisi ini dikenal dengan istilah kejang demam atau febrile seizure, serta umum terjadi pada anak usia 3 bulan sampai 5 tahun. Sampai saat ini, penyebab kejang demam belum diketahui penyebabnya
Deadly Alcohol Back in the News
Deadly Alcohol Back in the News — In November 2016 Health-e posted “Dying for a Drink” about unregulated bars that pour illicitly produced and deadly alcoholic drinks containing methanol, an urgent health issue that doesn’t seem to be going away. This past October Perth native, Bailey Chalmers, visited Bali like many young Australians, to have
Know When You Should Call an Ambulance
Know When You Should Call an Ambulance — BIMC has what is regarded as the island’s fastest first responder ambulance service but to do their jobs properly requires vital clear and accurate call in information to be able to assess when someone is seriously ill or hurt and whether it is better to call
The Perils of Drinking & Driving
The Perils of Drinking & Driving — Health-e could very well be a safety-related newsletter that focuses on one topic: the careless behavior of many visitors to Bali who drive recklessly and made worse by driving intoxicated. The outcome can never be good. Our “Self-Driving Bali Safely” article published in March, 2017, stressed that visitors
Understand Talk and Die
Understand Talk and Die — December 29 will mark five years since legend Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher suffered life-threatening head injuries following a ski accident and he’s alive today because of quick emergency response despite having no initial signs of trauma. Far from the French Alps, BIMC hospitals has seen its fair share of
Earthquake Safety: Drop Cover Hold On
Earthquake Safety: Drop Cover Hold On — A spate of earthquakes in Lombok and Bali have left residents and visitors jittery although by taking precautions and learning what to do during an earthquake will ease anxiety and help protect you and your family from injury. According to the Red Cross, here’s what to do in