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POSTPARTUM BLEEDING (LOCHIA): WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW.

The 'Post-partum' period is the  period after child delivery when the mother's body is trying to heal from and get back to functioning as it used to before conception. The postpartum period begins soon after the delivery of the baby and usually lasts six to eight weeks and ends when the mother's body has nearly returned to its pre-pregnant state.  Post partum bleeding and effects are a common concern among new mothers. Many wonder what is considered normal bleeding post-childbirth.  This article will answer your questions regarding post-childbirth bleeding and help you determine whether or not you should be concerned with your own bleeding. Photo credit: mamahippie.com Postpartum bleeding symptoms are those of heavy menstrual period which are considered alarming signs by many women. Women who give birth at this stage, experience heavy blood flow. This bleeding requires careful management to avoid future problems. Do u know that u need rest in the postpartum, but so many...
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FIRST AID FOR CHOKING CASUALTIES

FIRST AID FOR CHOKING CASUALTIES 



Choking occurs when an object or food becomes lodged in the throat or windpipe, blocking airflow.


A first aider performing the Heimlich maneuver on a casualty,to see more pictures



Adults most often choke on a piece of food, such as a large piece of meat. Infants do not have well-developed swallowing reflexes and may choke if given small, rounded foods such as peanuts or hard candies.


 


Children, especially toddlers, also may choke on balloons, toys, coins, other inedible objects that they place in their mouth, and foods (particularly rounded, smooth foods, such as hot dogs, round candies, nuts, beans, and grapes).




If the airflow is blocked, choking can be a medical emergency and needs urgent attention.



Choking is a leading cause of injury and death among children, especially those younger than 4 years of age. The majority of choking-related incidents among children are associated with food, coins, and toys. According to the College of Medicine, the University of Ibadan, More than 1.5 million cases of choking are recorded in Nigeria per year.




SYMPTOMS OF CHOKING INCLUDE;



1. Gagging.  


2. Coughing.  


3. Wheezing.  


4. Watery eyes.  


5. Red face.  


6. Inability to talk at all or at full volume.  


7. Panicked or distressed behavior e.t.c


WHAT TO DO WHEN ONE IS CHOKING?


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One of the most performed procedures, when trying to save someone choking, is the HEIMLICH MANEUVER. In performing this procedure;




Stand behind the person. Place one foot slightly in front of the other for balance. Wrap your arms around the waist. Tip the person forward slightly. If a child is choking, kneel behind the child.  



Make a fist with one hand. Position it slightly above the person's navel.  



Grasp the fist with the other hand. Press hard into the abdomen with a quick, upward thrust —as if trying to lift the person. Perform between six and 10 abdominal thrusts until the blockage is dislodged.




However, please NOTE THAT; The Heimlich maneuver is not recommended for use on infants 12 months or younger. Instead, babies should receive backslaps to dislodge particles causing the child to choke.




Always call your country's or region's emergency hotline when handling emergencies such as choking, especially when you don't have sufficient training.




Take a course that teaches the lifesaving training and skills you need to help prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.


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