First Aid Tips

• Blisters: The main cause of blisters is excessive amounts of friction generated within a small centralized area. Fortunately friction isn't the only contributing factor. Moisture must also be present to cause the blistering effect on the skin. More>>
• Giardiasis: This is a Bowel infection caused by a parasite found in contaminated water. A person or animal can contract this water born disease by drinking water that has been fecally contaminated by mammals carrying the protozoa Giardia Lamblia Parasite. The Giardia parasites enters the body through either food or water then multiplies in the small intestine. Inflammation will occur in the intestine causing diarrhea and other symptoms. More >>
• Hypothermia: Hypothermia occurs when the body's core temperature drops below 95 Degrees Fahrenheit for an extended amount of time like 6 hours or more. This time can be greatly reduced if the body is completely or near completely exposed to a cold environment. For example if the body is dropped into ice water death will occur within an hour and fifteen minutes.
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