Spring Safety Tips
Warning Signs of Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac arrest can occur without easily recognizable symptoms and a person may appear to just “drop.” If the arrest is a result of a heart attack, the victim may have experienced severe, “crushing” chest pain beforehand, or may have only experienced vague symptoms,...
Who is Susceptible to Lead Poisoning?
Children are most vulnerable to lead poisoning for the reasons listed below. The brain and neurological system of children continues to develop for several years after birth. Lead interferes with this developmental growth. Young children are frequently putting objects...
Lightning Safety Tips
Lightning is an extremely powerful and dangerous part of summer's weather. Generally speaking, if you can see lightning or hear thunder, you need to take precautions to avoid being hit by lightening. Don’t take chances. The electrical charge and intense heat of...
Preventing Falls in the Kitchen
Kitchens require special attention to avoid falls and accidents. Some rearrangement may be required for safety. Move often-used items to lower shelves or into an accessible pantry. If you must climb for seldom-used items, use a sturdy stepladder with a handle or a...
Some Facts About Club Drugs
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) Slang or Street Names: Ecstasy, XTC, X, Adam, Clarity, Lover's Speed MDMA was developed and patented in the early 1900's as a chemical precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. Chemically, MDMA is similar to the stimulant...
Tornado Watches and Warnings
National Weather Service personnel use information gathered from Doppler weather radar, tornado spotters and other sources to issue severe thunderstorm and tornado watches and warnings. When a severe thunderstom watch is issued, it means conditions are right for these...
Not Breathing, No Pulse
If a person is not breathing and has no pulse, you need to seek emergency help immediately and be prepared to help the victim until emergency help arrives. Note: Below is a brief description of the steps in CPR. The information is not intended as a substitute for...
The Difference Between a “Bite” and a “Sting”
Although an insect bite and an insect sting are both painful, there is a big difference between the types of insects that bite and those that sting. Venomous insects sting, injecting painful toxic venom through their stingers into your system. Non-venomous insects...
Medicine that Has Been Tampered With
The pharmaceutical industry has taken many steps to prevent over-the-counter and prescription medications from being tampered with during transit from the manufacturing plant to the pharmacy and your home. However, everyone knows that cardboard can become crushed or...
Heat Stroke
Heat Stroke is a much more serious illness than heat exhaustion. It is caused by an increase in the body's core temperature due to overexposure to extreme heat and a breakdown in the body's heat-regulating mechanisms. During a heat stroke, your body's sweat glands...