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First Aid and Safety Pt. 2
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Sprain A condition in which the ligaments that hold the joints in position are stretched or torn A condition in which the ligaments that hold the joints in position are stretched or torn So what should you do when you sprain something? So what should you do when you sprain something?
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P.R.I.C.E. The P.R.I.C.E. Method Protect the inured part by keeping it still. Rest the affected joint for 24 to 48 hours. Ice the injured part to reduce swelling and pain. Compress the injured area by wrapping it. Elevate the injured part above the level of the heart.
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What is a Stroke? A STROKE OCCURS WHEN A BLOOD VESSEL IN THE BRAIN IS BLOCKED OR BURSTS. A STROKE OCCURS WHEN A BLOOD VESSEL IN THE BRAIN IS BLOCKED OR BURSTS. WITHOUT BLOOD AND THE OXYGEN IT CARRIES, PART OF THE BRAIN STARTS TO DIE. THE PART OF THE BODY CONTROLLED BY THE DAMAGED AREA OF THE BRAIN CAN'T WORK PROPERLY. WITHOUT BLOOD AND THE OXYGEN IT CARRIES, PART OF THE BRAIN STARTS TO DIE. THE PART OF THE BODY CONTROLLED BY THE DAMAGED AREA OF THE BRAIN CAN'T WORK PROPERLY. BRAIN DAMAGE CAN BEGIN WITHIN MINUTES, SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THE SYMPTOMS OF STROKE AND ACT FAST. QUICK TREATMENT CAN HELP LIMIT DAMAGE TO THE BRAIN AND INCREASE THE CHANCE OF A FULL RECOVERY. BRAIN DAMAGE CAN BEGIN WITHIN MINUTES, SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THE SYMPTOMS OF STROKE AND ACT FAST. QUICK TREATMENT CAN HELP LIMIT DAMAGE TO THE BRAIN AND INCREASE THE CHANCE OF A FULL RECOVERY.
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Warning Signs of a Stroke SYMPTOMS OF A STROKE HAPPEN QUICKLY. A STROKE MAY CAUSE: Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or paralysis in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body. Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or paralysis in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body. Sudden trouble speaking. Sudden trouble speaking. Sudden problems with walking or balance. Sudden problems with walking or balance.
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What is a heart attack? A condition in which blood flow to a part of the heart is greatly reduced or blocked A condition in which blood flow to a part of the heart is greatly reduced or blocked
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Warning Signs… Chest discomfort or pain that may be crushing or squeezing or may feel like a heavy weight on the chest. Chest discomfort or pain that may be crushing or squeezing or may feel like a heavy weight on the chest. Numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body Numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
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