Bloodborne pathogens are contagious microbes present in human blood and they cause many infections in humans. The infection that they cause can result in dangerous ailments such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among many others. Injuries caused by sharp materials such as needles cause these diseases to spread. Mostly workers […]
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a one skill that many individuals need to acquire. Knowing CPR is not only essential for medical professionals but also for non-medical people. The opportunity to save the life of a loved one or a stranger may catch you unawares. Take some time off your busy schedule and take a CPR […]
You may think that only doctors and nurses should know how to give first aid. But the truth is that there is a lot to gain from having first aid training, both for yourself and for your community. Read below to find out the most important 8 benefits of knowing first aid. – First aid […]
When you first start working, you might be overwhelmed by the number of courses and training sessions you have to attend in order to get all the qualifications and credits needed. But all of these trainings have their purpose, and one of the most important courses you will ever attend as an employee is the […]
There are all kinds of diseases and infections around us all the time. Some are air borne, others are water borne and some spread through contact. Microorganisms like bacteria, viruses and bloodborne pathogens can enter the body through so many routes. This is especially true for those who work with human blood and body fluids. […]
Bloodborne pathogens enter your body through the blood stream resulting in various illnesses and diseases. Basically, microorganisms like viruses and bacteria that cause diseases in people and are carried through the blood are known bloodborne pathogens. Bloodborne pathogens cause various fatal diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis B and C. Healthcare workers who deal with […]
Everybody needs to know the basics of first aid. It comes handy at some or the other point in life. Not everybody holds a first aid certificate though; some people perform first aid, even without a certificate in hand. For instance, when a child gets hurt, the mother cleans up the wound, applies bandage etc, […]
Today’s fast paced yet sedentary lifestyle has seen a meteoric rise in obesity and stress related problems. These problems have given way to a various heart conditions. The recent increase in the number of heart attacks in the younger group has busted the myth that heart problems only come with old age. Owing to this […]
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There are many deadly disease causing germs in the air that we breathe, the water that we drink and the things that we handle. In spite of being very careful, there is always a way microbes can enter our bloodstream. Bloodborne pathogens causing diseases like Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV can enter the body […]
