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     A family of four staying at No. 13, Buraimoh street, Bariga area of Lagos State, Nigeria, lost their lives on the 6th of December, 2017 as a result of a fire accident at their home. The actual cause of the fire was not reported but the assumptions stated that the resultant causes could have been an electrical spark or candle. This was a very tragic news. But what caught my attention the most in the news report as reported by Vanguard Newspaper, was what the fire Chief said. He said: "Members of the family should always know the exits of their apartment whenever there is an emergency" What is your exit plan at your home in case of an emergency? We live in a society where it is a norm to have burglary proof as the first step for home security. It is good  to have these as a deterrent to burglars but would the burglary proof hinder the chance of rescue in case of an emergency? In the case of the family that lost their lives, despite the arrival of the St...

Source: Viva! Naija If you are participating in the marathon, how prepared are you? Are you a first timer or a regular? Whatever your your marathon status, you need to "be prepared",just like the boys scout. The preparation has probably been going on for months, weeks. days.... I guess you have prepared physically, with all the training,prepared psychologically, prepared mentally........ Have you prepared yourself medically? Are you aware of some of the most frequently occurring medical emergencies that could happen during a marathon? So here's a heads-up: Medical emergencies do occur, and they do so mostly unannounced. Engaging in a marathon could expose you to them. But if you are prepared , then you are covered. The medical emergencies very from mild to severe. Information on what to do is important. Here is a list of things that could happen (this is not an exhaustive list though): Heat exhaustion Muscle cramp Blistering or chaffing Vomiting  ...

Source: Max Pixel I had a friend who told me how her last child mistakenly drank Dettol liquid. She immediately went into panic mode (as you would expect of a mother). She had to ensure her child drank some palm oil to neutralize any possible effect(African first aid,lol). But what is the best way to handle such unexpected events. You first have to understand that children knowledgeable enough to distinguish between what is actually healthy and harmful. They copy what adults do yet not knowing the reason we do them or where to draw the line when taking seemingly risky acts. Remember the scene in Home Alone 1, where Macaulay Culkin's character (Kelvin) used his father's shaving cream. He screamed because of the sensation he felt. He (Kelvin) didn't understand that the actual use of the shaving foam. He just wanted to behave like his dad. Without proper supervision, a  child can pick up any liquid and ingest it. What poisons are in our homes that can be harmful t...

Source: Pixabay Ok, you still feel reluctant to help victims/casualties because your fear of the police and your strong suspicions of sinister motives are too strong to be ignored. You should therefore be aware of the Good Samaritan Law. According to The Nation newspaper of 26th June, 2016, a bill was presented at the National House of Representative know as the Good Samaritan Bill. The promoter of the bill is Hon. Jimi Benson and he was quoted as saying: The bill seeks to give citizens the ability to help one another in emergency situations by rendering emergency care without the worry of being sued. Considering that a good Samaritan in legal terms refers to someone who renders aid in an emergency to an injured person on a voluntary basis, the bill intends to provide legal basis for such selfless assistance. Though a volunteer comes to the aid of an injured or ill person (stranger) without pecuniary compensation or reward, the person giving the aid owes the stranger a d...

Source: Linda Ikeji's Blog Finally, I found the video of the girl who was videoed performing CPR (Obviously this was her first time performing CPR) on her brother who had collapsed. With her mom and possibly her mom’s friend guiding her on what to do over the phone on CPR procedure. This must have been one of the most terrifying and stressful assignment for her to perform. However,it was a life and death issue. Words cannot describe how she felt doing it or was able to perform this, but she did and saved the day,an avoidable death was prevented. #AFABulouSSister! She performed the hands only procedure, although she did not exactly get it done as recommended, but the outcome was good. Check CPR procedures on my blog. Be equipped with the skill and the kit! You never know when a loved one or a stranger would collapse in your presence, it could end up been a disaster if you don't know what to do. But undergoing a first aid training and practice with a professional ...

This was a video of the gas explosion at Magodo as reported by Channels TV. This happened about 3 weeks ago . From what was said by the fire service official, the fire was caused by a smoking car who refused to listen to instruction that was being given out by their officials. This has now led to the loss of lives, properties and the suspension  of a business. There was also a story last year of a lady who died after an explosion at an LPG filling station at Osogbo, Osun state. The reason for the explosion was that she answered a call at the LPG station. The real reason for the cause of these fire accidents, if you ask me, is COMPLACENCY . You are driving and you notice fire service officials and their fire truck  racing , you chose to continue on your journey and ignore their warnings to make way or you get to an LPG filling station or Gas station where there are warning signs stating "DON'T MAKE CALLS", "SWITCH OFF YOUR ENGINE" but yet you chose to igno...

Source: Pixabay How true is this statement? Just this past month alone, there have been notable deaths of people who have slumped and died e.g Deji Tinubu, a Finance Director slumped and died while taking part in badminton tourney earlier this week, a final year undergraduate of FUTA slumped and died while playing football and there are many which didn't make the news. In all these stories that made the newspaper or online media you never read a part that CPR was first administered or an AED was on site and used. This will will tell you how ill-prepared we are to handle immediate cases of heart attack or heart failure, that could have been solved by implementing CPR or using an AED.  There is term called  social resuscitation . This term can simply be described as resuscitating not just the patient or victim of a heart attack but also resuscitating their family and friends which in turn will have a positive effect on our society. Therefore, if we all learn the the ac...

Have you ever come across medical emergency situations, were people around are more interested in videoing the accident scenario or a helpless victim who has collapsed or is in medical distress? All these individuals want to do is post the videos on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or any other social media platform, for the likes and comments. But why is it so? Could it be that: We don't care? We don't know what to do to help casualties/victims in these situations? If we do help and the person(s) still die, it could turn out to be a police issue and when you think about some of the terrible stories you have heard about the experiences of some Good Samaritans that got into trouble, it discourages you. Even if you go past the police scare, you might still be reluctant to help because of suspicions that the victims/casualties might just be robbers or someone with sinister motives posing as a victim.   Just today, I came across an article in  The Punch online newspa...

Source: Wikimedia Commons I saw a picture of lady who passed away as result of the burn she suffered. According to her sister,who posted the news on Facebook, the General hospital in Lagos State rejected her. How true is that? There should be an investigation into the reason why they rejected her. When someone is experiencing a burn which results into the blisters or broken skin, what first aid should be taken? You have to understand these injuries have opened avenues for all sought of bacteria to enter the body system, so it will be ill advised to undertake any unhygienic action, like a scenario I witness growing up where raw eggs were pulled on the burn victim. The ideal thing to do would be to pour running water or cold drinkable liquid on the affected the area to cool down the burn sensation.  Here are two videos describing what can you have to do. Video Sources: British Red Cross and Sikana English #BePrepared #GetTheSkill #Ge...

Source: Insta Blog It's funny how we react when we see someone in distress. We should move from the new found culture of filming accident scenes, to doing the needed things to save a life. In the video link from instagblog9ja, it would have been more commendable if we had heard from the gentleman filming, of how people (if not him) around the accident victim are trying to resuscitate him (if he isn't responding) or tending to his wound. We should move from complaining and to being proactive by learning first aid skills.  Video Link: Instablog9ja #BePrepared #GetTheSkill #GetTheKit #BeFABulouS 

Source: Linda Ikeji's blog I saw this post on Linda Ikeji about  Nigerian TV personality Daala Oruwari, on her  experience of low blood pressure and felt the need to share on this blog. How lucky could  be? It was a good thing that there was a hospital not too far from where this happened. Some others might not have been that lucky. It is therefore up to us read her story and learn from her experience about low blood pressure. There would be a follow up article on this blog on identifying the signs of low blood pressure tomorrow. According to her, ' with my Blood pressure at such a dangerously low level, If not for all the delays, I would have gotten into the 3rd mainland traffic would surely have died'. Read her full story below...   Last week Friday, My family and I went to Ikoyi Club at around 9am for the National ID card exercise which they had so thoughtfully organised for their members & on getting there, the card processing had...

Source: Pixabay Drug abuse or addiction has become a thing of worry in our society today because of the damage it has on the health on the victims. Recently the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) decided to declare Olamide's Science Student unfit for broadcast. The notion is that it was going to promote the use of such medical drugs as codeine and tramadol as mentioned in the song among the youths of today. I believe that all hands must be on deck to prevent this surge of drug abuse and addiction in our today youths. A recent article by  Tech Times  of America, has just highlighted that some people are now turning to anti-diarrhea medications containing significant amounts of Imodium A-D to satisfy their opioid addiction. This has become a major issue in America and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now instructed manufacturers to limit the amount of loperamide in retail packaging. What actions are we taking in Nigeria today to prevent...

Source: Viva! Naija It is a good thing to see the growing awareness by Lagosians on the need look and feel healthy. To this effect you will notice quiet a number of people going to gyms and jogging at slightest opportunity they have.  Come 10th of February, 2018, the 3rd edition of the annual Lagos City Marathon in partnership with Access Bank Plc. will be holding. As the popularity of this annual event has grown, so you would expect the level of participation by both professional runners and non-professional runners would increase.  How prepared are you to identify and handle those common associated health issues that would come up during your participation in such marathons? Here are some first aid tips that could come in handy as you prepare for the marathon: Blisters If you get a blister, leave it alone if it’s unbroken If it’s broken or likely to be damaged, cover with a dry, non-adhesive dressing that extends well beyond the edges of the bl...

Have you ever come across a situation where someone immediately started convulsing or having a seizure? If you have, then you can relate with hearing suggestions calling for a spoon to be brought and kept in the victims mouth. Why is that so? It was the belief that during that situation the victim might swallow his/her tongue and then choke to death. As you can see from the video above, that is not advisable. What you have to do, is to ensure that the victim has a safe environment, by shifting all objects away from them so that they don't hit them and thereby injuring themselves. You should also put a soft cloth or pillow underneath their head, to protect it from the violent shaking. The video below shows the practical way in handling such a situation. Video source: The Doctors and St John Ambulance #BePrepared #GetTheSkill #GetTheKit #BeFABulouS 

We are all exposed to accidents (be they minor or major), illnesses (be they minor or major). We can also take proactive measures and reduce our exposure to medical emergencies. However, they still happen. We are either the casualty/victim or some distance from the a casualty/victim. Now how prepared are you when a medical emergency occurs? Do you have the skills? Do you you the kit? These two work best hand in hand. Voila! The medibag! This is piratical piece of first aid kit as well as candy for the eyes. Its suitable for home use. Contains items that are both children and adult friendly, especially for kids. It has all the bare necessities of first aid kits. #GetTheSkill #GetTheKit #BeFABulouS 

Every now and then, we hear about people (regardless of age or sex) slump and die. What went wrong? Issues with the heart most likely. Thankfully, when such occurs, the verdict should not always be death. There are interventions, when administered timely could save lives. Such intervention include the CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation)- entirely human effort AED (automated external defibrillator)- human and mechanical effort. So when the heart stops beating, these techniques can help restart the heart. Recently in Lagos, we lost a noble man in government (Mr. Deji Tinubu), news has it that he slumped and died. It is most likely that  one of these intervention might have preserved his life. There is such a great need for us to be informed and prepared for medical emergencies as they occur mostly unannounced . Video source: Jeff Hill  #GetTheSkill #GetTheKit #BeFABulouS

If you are curious about learning how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult, this animated instructional video is a great way to learn how best to carry out this life saving act. Or if you are interested on learning how to perform this life saving act on babies, then the video below is for you. But nothing substitute you actually taking up a first aid course where you can actually practice and learn it from professionals. Source:  Health Sketch  and The Doctors #BePrepared #GetFirstAidSkills #GetAFirstAidKit/Box #BeFABulouS

Source: British Red  Cross Children will always be children because at that stage of their development, they are unable to differentiate between what is right or healthy from what isn't good for them. So you get to see children put whatever they see into their mouths and it is left for parents, adults, teachers or guardians to prevent them from doing such. I remember swallowing a biro cover while at school, guess what I was told? "You will pass it out when you go to toilet". I could could have easily choked on the biro cover but that didn't happen. Today's story is about a FABulouS Dad (Ugo) who sprang into action on discovering that his son (Ruben) had just swallowed a coin. He knew exactly what to do so as  to save  the life of his son. I hope you read it and learn what it means to be proactive parents, adults, teachers or guardians. After coming home from a family day out, dad Ugo had laid Reuben down to change his nappy – something he’d done hu...

You step into your kitchen and you see the pot on the gas cooker on fire! What immediately comes to your mind, is to put out the fire before it envelops your whole kitchen and then your whole house. What would you do to put out the fire? Use water to put out the fire? Remove the pot from the gas cooker and take to the kitchen sink? Get a fire extinguisher (if you have one and know how to use it)? Use the pot lid to cover the pot? Which of these options are the right one to take? The following video will teach you what you need to do and reason why water is not the best option for dealing with kitchen fire that is oil based. From these videos there are obviously proactive actions we must take: Ensuring we have a multi purpose fire extinguisher in the house Get acquainted  with fire safety tips  Video sources: Fire  Fighting  and CBS   #BePrepared #BeFABulouS

We live in a society where kidnapping has become common place. The experience of a child been kidnapped should not be what any family should go through. The  best we can do is to equip our child to spot the danger and run far away from it and if possible SCREAM!!!!!!!! Video Source: Red Castle Crusade  #BePrepared #BeFABulouS