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Teeth,  fangs, stingers, proboscis......they all have something in common 🤔 WEAPONS OF BITES & STINGS Bites and stings are most animals defensive mechanisms, they could also be used offensively. For some animals they are used as a means of accessing food Teeth, fangs, stingers, probosis etc are the offending parts of the anatomy of these animals used for biting and stinging. Stingers and certain fangs transfer venom to their victims while teeth and proboscis dont. There are also certain fangs that are not poisonous  The best way to avoid bites and stings is to stay clear of these weapons of pain and venom. #Bites #Stings #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

Happy new month  everyone 👏😁💃 We pray that this month will be absolutely amazing for us all Introducing our topic for the month of October: BITES &  STINGS Basically we will be talking about first aid interventions for different bites and stings. Most of which can be managed outside of hospitals.  As usual we will be dishing out valuable tips as well. You don't want to snooze on us, cause you'll lose out on some good info #Bites #Stings #FirstAid #FirstAidSavesLives #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

HOW TO PREVENT FOOD POISONING  Prevention is always always always better than a cure. Here are some preventive measures to help in avoiding food poisoning  1)Ensure to use processed or manufactured foods before expiration dates  2)During food preparation, ensure foods are prepared at the right temperatures (undercooked foods are a source of food poisoning) 3)Maintain good hygiene during food preparation as well as personal hygiene  4)Foods should be properly stored (both raw and processed) 5)Keep raw foods separately from ready to eat foods 6)Thoroughly wash vegetables before use #FoodPoisoning #FoodPoison #FoodHygiene #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

WHEN TO MAKE A HOSPITAL VISIT FOR FOOD POISONING  Food poisoning can be life threatening hence the need for advanced care is needed, even after the initial first aid administration.  Here are the scenarios that should prompt a hospital visit: i)When signs and symptoms worsen 28-48 hours ii)When there is severe tummy pain  iii)When there is muscle  weakness  iv)Severe frequent vomiting  v)Presence of tingling sensation in arms vi)When there is high fever vii)Presence of  blood,mucous in stool.Also dark stool viii)When there is frequent loose stool (6 or more times per day) ix)Signs of dehydration (dry mouth, decreased urination, dizziness, increase in heart rate) x)Change in mental state xi)Blurred vision  xii)Weakness  Extra attention should be given to children, the elderly, pregnant women and thise with compromised immunity as things can rapidly take a turn for the worse  #FoodPoisoning #FoodPoison #FoodHygiene #TheFABS...

WORLD HEART DAY 2020 It's all about heart health. ❤ We need you to look out for your heart We don't want you suffering from a cardiovascular disease (CVD)💔 So know if you  are at risk for CVD Do the needful if you are at risk #WorldHeartDay2020 #CVD #HeartHealth #UseHeartToBeatCVD #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

DON'Ts DURING FOOD POISONING  Here are some things to avoid during food poisoning, so that recovery can be rapid and you can ease back into your happy life #FoodPoisoning #FoodPoison #FoodHygiene #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

FIRST AID FOR FOOD POISONING  Finally we are here!!!  Mild cases of food poisoning occur more frequently than severe ones. Most cases of food poisoning can be adequately managed at home.  The first aid described here are easy to adhere with. Now you won't be clueless when you or someone else suffers from food poisoning 😊 #FoodPoisoning #FoodPoison #FoodHygiene #FirstAidSavesLives #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

WORLD HEART DAY & CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES  On this day, it all about highlighting what we can do to prevent and control cardiovascular diseases (CVD) It's about educating and urging us all to take control of our heart health as well as controlling the risk factors of CVDs Some facts about  CVDs - CVDs are the leading cause of death globally - CVDs  can be prevented  - CVDs are majorly as a result of lifestyle choices These make you prone to CVD - Smoking or use of tobacco  - Unhealthy diet - Obesity - Sedentary lifestyle  - Uncontrolled blood pressure  Obviously, the following healthy lifestyle helps prevent CVD - Eat healthy  - Quit smoking  - Monitor blood pressure  - Be physically active (minimum of 30 minutes daily) - Maintain a healthy weight  #WorldHeartDay #UseHeartToBeatCardiovascularDisease #UseHeartToBeatCVD #HeartHealth #HealthyLifestyle #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS Photo credit:@heart.or...

Today is World Heart Day.  Once every year 29th of September is the day set aside to focus on heart health. The heart indeed is the engine of the body. An unhealthy heart =reduced life span , it is therefore important that we develop lifestyles that would keep our hearts really healthy.  The theme for this year is: USE HEART TO BEAT CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE  We are encouraged to use our heart to  - Make better lifestyle choices  - Use our heart to listen to our heart - Use our hearts for the  benefit of society, our loved ones and ourselves  - To thank the healthcare profession - Use our hearts to participate in the WHD campaigns  Take care of your heart and it will take care of you #WorldHeartDay #UseHeartToBeatCardiovascularDisease #UseHeartToBeatCVD #HeartHealth #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop #BeFABulouS

WORLD RABIES DAY 2020 Today is World Rabies Day. The theme for World Rabies Day 2020 is “End Rabies: Collaborate, Vaccinate” The idea for this year is imploring COLLABORATION from everyone with veterinarians, doctors, educators, community workers, policy makers, and others in the community to raise awareness around rabies prevention and control.  VACCINATION for pets. Pet owners should ensure that the vaccines of their pets are up to date Rabies is a preventable disease gotten from the bite of a rabid animal  e.g. dogs To prevent rabies, one should stay clear of stray dogs and dog owners should ensure their dogs get their rabies vaccine as at when due.  We should collaborate and vaccinate to end rabies  #WorldRabiesDay2020 #EndRabies #EndRabiesCollaborateVaccinate #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

Sure, most of us have had a brush with food poisoning, uncomfortable situations right? Here are the signs and symptoms of food poisoning FOOD POISONING: SIGNS & SYMPTOMS  When someone suffers from food poisoning, (s)he presents with certain signs and symptoms.  These signs and symptoms could be mild or severe, sometimes they resolve on their own, even without treatment, at other times they require hospitalization.  Their onset could be wthin hours to days or even weeks of eating contaminated foods. The duration of food poisoning  could last for hours or several days. Signs and symptoms of food poisoning vary with the source of contamination.  Signs and symptoms include: - Nausea  - Vomiting  - Tummy pains or cramps  - Feeling weak (malaise) - Fevers or chills/sweating  - Headaches  - Watery or bloody stool All these can cause so much discomfort. Most of the time, not all of the above present at once in an indi...

There are certain foods that are more likely to cause food poisoning than others. This means that extra care should be exercised in their handling and preparation  Here is a quick look so we are more cautious #FoodPoisoning #FoodPoisons #FoodHygiene #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

How vulnerable are you to suffering from food poisoning? Ok, there are people who are more vulnerable when exposed to contaminated foods.  We would find out here VULNERABILITY TO FOOD POISONING If appropriate caution isn't taken, anyone can suffer food poisoning, however, there are groups of individuals that are the most vulnerable.  It is therefore important that extra extra care is observed with these vulnerable groups  Caution should really be observed with everyone, irrespective of their vulnerability  We are familiar with the term "prevention is better than a cure" #FoodPoisoning #FoodPoisons #FoodHygiene #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS  Photo credit:@CDC

When people suffer from food poisoning, the reasons could be really diverse.  We hope this info helps reduce the chances of you suffering from food poisoning  #FoodPoisonong #FoodPoisons #FoodHygiene #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

SOURCES/CAUSES OF FOOD POISONING  Basically, the source o f food poisoning can be credited to - Bacteria - Viruses  - Parasites  - Toxins from bacteria, viruses & parasites  - Chemicals e.g. pesticides  - Allergens  If these can be eliminated from foods then food poisoning would certainly not occur Photo credit:@todayhealthtips.com #FoodPoisoning #FoodPoisons #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

FOOD POISONING (intro) When we hear the term food poisoning, there are variety of impressions or interpretations that people have. Some people think of food poisoning as when someone's meal is deliberately poisoned with toxic substances to cause harm. This isn't a holistic definition.  We would be talking about food poisoning from a different angle: food poisoning, not as a deliberate action. Food poisoning is the illness that occurs as a result of ingestion of contaminated foods, water or poisonous substances. The sources of contamination includes bacteria, viruses and other toxins In the next couple of days, we would be talking about  i) Sources/causes of food poisoning  ii) Signs & symptoms of food poisoning  iii) How to prevent food poisoning  iv) First aid care for food poisoning  v) When to nake a hospital visit for food poisoning  You need first aid kits and skills?🤔 Permit us to be your first aid plug😉 #FoodPoisoning #FoodPois...

So we are drawing the curtains on alcohol poisoning  The recap is captured in the photos Here is hoping that we now have adequate info on how to: 1. Avoid alcohol poisoning  2. Spot the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning  3. Administer first aid intervention for alcohol poisoning  4. Know when to get more medical professional help for alcohol poisoning  Remember that alcohol poisoning could be fatal  Let's be your first aid plug when you need first aid kits and skills 🙂 Note that it is important to know your local EMS number. 911 pf course doesn't apply to Nigeria, Lagos state EMS numbers are 767 and 112 #Alcohol #AlcoholPoisoning #AlcoholIntoxication #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

When you are on the move, are you prepped for a medical emergency? Maybe not for you, but for a total stranger in distress It's highly recommended that all automobiles have first aid kits. There is wisdom in being proactive  First aid saves lives #FirstAid #FirstAidKit #FirstAidSavesLives #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS

WHEN PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL HELP IS NEEDED DURING ALCOHOL POISONING  First aid is the bridge between when a medical emergency happens and the time professional medical hep is accessed.  At times, first aid is sufficient to manage a medical emergency, at other times, even after administration of first aid, a hospital visit is still needed  When someone suffers alcohol poisoning there are times a hospital visit is absolutely necessary👇 1. When the victim is unresponsive but breathing  2.When the victim is unresponsive and not breathing  Professional must be accessed in the anove scenarios, either a call to EMS (Emergency Medical Service) or you take the victim to a hospital  Do you have first kit aid and first skills? No? Give us a buzz  If yes, then you are absolutely FABulouS🤛👏👍 #Alcohol #AlcoholPoisoning #AlcoholIntoxication #TheFABS  #BeFABulouS  Credit:animated character DrJatto

A recap on steps to take in helping someone suffering from alcohol intoxication  - Obviously we can't call 911 as our EMS (Emergency Medical Service), if you are in Lagos Nigeria,  the EMS number is 767 or 112. It works. Outsude of Lagos state, then call your local EMS or get the victim to a hospital  - If you have been present throughout the drinking session you would have info on how much alcohol has been consumed by the victim, if not tell tale signs like number of bottles present could be sufficient info to give paramedics  - Try as much as possible to keep the victim awake if they are conscious,  this can be achieved by having a conversation with them, keep them talking  - Never, ever leave an unconscious person alone, also monitor them to ensure they are breathing, once they sop breathing, administer CPR ( Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) - Be aware that the gag reflex of a heavily intoxicated person has been compromised, so know that there ...