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  2. First aid - Wikipedia

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    First aid is generally performed by someone with basic medical or first response training. Mental health first aid is an extension of the concept of first aid to cover mental health, [2] while psychological first aid is used as early treatment of people who are at risk for developing PTSD. [3] Conflict first aid, focused on preservation and ...

  3. ABC (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    Some trainers continue to use circulation as the label for the third step in the process, since performing chest compressions is effectively artificial circulation, and when assessing patients who are breathing, assessing 'circulation' is still important. However, some trainers now use the C to mean Compressions in their basic first aid training.

  4. Emergency medical services - Wikipedia

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    In contrast, most systems have personnel who retain at least basic first aid certifications, such as basic life support (BLS). In English-speaking countries, they are known as emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics, with the latter having additional training such as advanced life support (ALS) skills.

  5. First aid room - Wikipedia

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    A worker receives first aid for a sore finger in a medical room, circa 1941. A first aid room, also known as an infirmary, medical room, or nurse's office, is a room in an establishment (e.g., a school, factory, sports venue, or airport) to which someone who is injured or taken ill on the premises can be taken for first aid and to await the arrival of professional emergency medical services.

  6. First aid kit - Wikipedia

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    First aid treats the ABCs as the foundation of good treatment. For this reason, most modern commercial first aid kits (although not necessarily those assembled at home) will contain a suitable infection barrier for performing artificial respiration as part of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, examples include: Pocket mask; Face shield

  7. The FAFSA form error that would have limited students ... - AOL

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    However, financial aid experts say implementing the fix to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, now could lead to delays in the students' receiving financial aid offers.

  8. Bhutan Scouts Association - Wikipedia

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    During their training, young scouts learn about a variety of topics and skills, including pioneering, first aid, jungle survival, foot drill, rappelling, rafting, firing, mono act, hiking, and adventure. [8] They also participate in guest lecture sessions. This training brings talented young people together to share their ideas. [8]

  9. Artificial ventilation - Wikipedia

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    The Greek physician Galen may have been the first to describe artificial ventilation: "If you take a dead animal and blow air through its larynx through a reed, you will fill its bronchi and watch its lungs attain the greatest distention." [17] Vesalius too describes ventilation by inserting a reed or cane into the trachea of animals. [18]